Product Description

External USB 2.0/ i.Link DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+RW 4X DVD+R Double Layer (DL), 16X DVD+R, 8X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 6X DVD-RW 48X/24X/48X CD-RW, 16X DVD-ROM Buffer Underrun Protection Technology

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #56403 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: DRX720UL
• Dimensions: 6.00 pounds
• Hard Disk: 8.5GB

Features

• Ultra-fast 16X max Double Layer/Dual Format DVD burner
• 16X max DVD+R/+RW and Double Layer DVD burning
• Includes Nero 6.6 Software Suite
• Works with 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5GB Double Layer Discs
• Compatible with Windows® 2000 or Windows XP Home or Professional Operating Systems

Customer Reviews

Sony DRX720UL External USB 2.0/i.Link DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+RW
Wonderful addition to my computer system. Easy to hook-up. XP recognized it as soon as I connected the USB and applied power. I was using it 5 minutes out of the box. Good looking unit also, lays flat or on it's side, performs superbly either way. No opinion on the provided software, haven't had a need for it yet.

16X Writing Speed, 8X without errors.
When I burn a DVD to back up my photos, I definately want to Verify the written data after the burn session. I can't seem to burn an error-free DVD+R with this burner unless I drop the write speed down to 8X. Even 12X causes errors. If I ignore the couple of errors and try to see what photos are on the DVD anyway, the programs stop responding and the DVD drive goes nuts.

Why make a 16X burner if the only way to get an error-free disc is to force the 8X speed?

Much better than what I needed!
Awesome drive, with good i.link connectivity, and can't beat the price for an great Sony product! Having a Sony computer, I wanted another option other than USB, and this was the perfect choice.
I've burned everything I possibly can, and it has worked flawlessly.