Abstract: Sony DRU-700A Writes On 8.5-GB DVDs Sony DRU-700A: The first internal DVD burner with double-layer support for a storage capacity of 8.5 GB Sony has come out with a double-layer DVD drive, the DRU-700A, as well as an external version, the DRX-700UL. H...
Abstract: In this review Ill be taking a look at Sonys latest flagship DVD burner, the DRU-700A, which features Double Layer DVD writing capabilities. Along with both DVD Plus (+) and Minus (-) recording and CD writing and rewriting. At a glance, the Sony DRU-...
Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)<br> <b>Good:</b> Writes double-layer media; fine overall performance.<br> <b>Bad:</b> Burned double-layer discs fail to play in some devices; lacks headphone jack and volume control on front panel.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> Sonys first double-layer DVD burner does its job well, but double-layer burning itself is a mixed blessing.<br>
Abstract: Synopsis: The legend of DVD+R DL becomes fact: Sonys DRU-700A ($199), the first shipping dual layer-capable DVD recorder, performs mostly as advertised, easily accomplishing 6 and 7GB DVD-Video burns with the bundled Nero software on several Verbat...
Abstract: Review: Sony ships the first-ever dual layer DVD burner, based on the DVD+R DL standard. We take a look at the underlying technology and put the DRU-700A to the test. Is dual layer recording worth the cost and time?
Abstract: Introduction and Construction A few weeks ago, we dangled a little DVD Dual Layer primer (teaser?) for all of you who are looking forward to the technology. Even though we received a preproduction sample from Sony, we have a generally good idea which m...