Sony Debuts Four Multi-Format DVD/CD Rewritable Drives
19.09.2006
SAN JOSE, Calif./ -- Sony Electronics today
unveiled its fall line-up of DVD/CD burners, featuring three designs and
four configurations packed with high performance and multiple format
compatibility.
Based on Sony's 12th generation of optical storage technology
innovation, the new 830 series of multi-format DVD burners support all of
the industry's leading recording formats in just one drive. Enabling the
industry's fastest 18X DVD +/- R recording speed, the 830 burners deliver a
full 4.7 GB of video, data, music or images on standard 16X DVD +/- R media
in about five minutes.
The internal DRU-830A drive and external DRX-830U burner come bundled
with the new Nero(R) 7 software suite, a feature-rich package for burning,
authoring and editing home movies, creating digital scrapbooks and backing
up critical data. The external DRX-830UL-T drive is designed for dual
Macintosh and Windows platform support. It also includes Roxio(R) Toast 6
Lite software in the box.
For those looking for a space-saving burner to complement their
notebook or desktop PCs, Sony's DRX-S50U drive offers all the advantages of
a high-speed DVD/CD burner in a slim external design. This drive also comes
with the Nero 7 software suite, including DVD authoring, video editing,
photo retouch and disc label creation.
All four new burners support both dual and double layer formats. They
also support CD-R/RW recording, eliminating the need for a separate CD
burner.
"Our customers have continuously shared with us that when it comes to
DVD burning, they value choice and using the DVD media that best suits
their specific needs," said Robert DeMoulin, marketing manager for branded
storage products in Sony Electronics' IT Products Division. "Our
multi-format drives are designed to bring ease and flexibility to users so
they can reap the benefits of a host of DVD and CD burning options."
The 830 series features 18X DVD +/- R, 8X DVD +/- R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 6X
DVD- RW, 12X DVD-RAM for data backup, 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW recording.
DeMoulin said they are designed at the optimum price/performance level
for consumers who want to store and share home movies, digital photos and
music; businesses deploying DVD video-based training and sharing large
files; and filmmakers creating prototypes on recordable/rewritable DVD
discs before proceeding with mass replication.
The internal DRU-830A drive comes with an ATAPI interface for easy
installation inside a PC, and it includes a black replacement bezel for
matching to black-colored PC cases. The external DRX-830U drive features a
space-efficient vertical design and offers connectivity with hi-speed USB
(USB 2.0) digital interface for simple setup. The external DRX-830UL-T
drive sports dual i.LINK (FireWire/IEEE-1394 compatible) and hi-speed USB
(USB 2.0) digital interfaces for fast and easy installation on a Macintosh
or a PC.
The slim external DRX-S50U burner supports 8X DVD +/- R, 4X DVD +/- R
DL, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, and 24X CD-R/RW. It also comes with the hi-speed
USB interface for maximum flexibility.
Availability and Pricing
The internal DRU-830A drive is shipping now for about $70 after a $20
mail-in rebate; the external DRX-830U burner is expected to ship in October
for around $100 after a $30 mail-in rebate; the external DRX-830UL-T burner
will be available in December for about $120 after a $30 mail-in rebate.
The DRX-S50U drive will be available in October for about $130.
Sony DVD/CD rewritable drives are sold direct online through
sonystyle.com and at Sony Style retail stores in
fashion malls around the country. They are also available from authorized
resellers and retailers nationwide, mail order catalogs, and select online
shopping sites.
Sony supports what it calls "worry-free" installation, along with easy
operation in addition to toll-free customer and technical service, Monday
through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. central time. The company also
provides a one-year limited warranty from the original date of purchase.
Specification for Sony's New 830 Series of Multi-Format DVD Drives and
Sony's New DRX-S50U
Source: Sony Electronics Inc.
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