Sony DRU-830A
Specifications
Write: DVD-R / R: 18x; DVD RW / R DL / -R DL: 8x; DVD-RW: 6x; DVD-RAM: 12x; CD-R: 48x; CD-RW: 32x
Read: DVD-ROM: 16x; CD-ROM: 48x
USB 2.0; i.LINK FireWire; dimensions: 14.61 x 4.14 x 17.78 cm; weight: 0.91 kg
Our Verdict
The DRU-830A is capable of burning DVD R and -R at breakneck speeds of 18x, the fastest around. It can even write at 18x to 16x media! Dual-layer media can be burnt at 8x, which means you can burn a complete dual-layer media in under 15 minutes.
Nero will take care of your burning, and the bundling of a black bezel means you can match the colour of your cabinet.
It has a 2 MB buffer and Ultra DMA33 interface and is cheaper than its competitors. It’s the natural choice for the Zero1 Award for internal DVD-Writers.
Runner-Up: NA
Sony DRX-830UL-T
Specifications
Write: DVD-R / R: 18x; DVD RW / R DL / -R DL: 8x; DVD-RW: 6x; DVD-RAM: 12x; CD-R: 48x; CD-RW: 32x
Read: DVD-ROM: 16x; CD-ROM: 48x
USB 2.0; i.LINK FireWire; dimensions: 5.08 x 16.51 x 24.89 cm; weight: 1.59 kg
Our Verdict
This drive performed toe-to-toe with its internal counterpart, when writing a DVD-R or a DVD R or even a CD-R. It supports hi-speed USB 2.0 as well as FireWire.
Sony provides a manual and a quick setup guide on CD. It comes with Nero and Roxio Toast 6 Lite DVD/CD.
With the lowest price in its category as well as the best performance and features, we have no reservations in awarding the Sony DRX-830UL-T the Zero1 Award for this category!
Runner-Up: NA