Sony's tray-loading, multi-format DVD burner can burn DVD±R discs up to 18X speed, writing 4.7GB DVD in about 6 minutes! Dual-layer disc burning lets you store 8.5 GB of data on a single DVD. You get 48X CD-R or 32X CD-RW recording, so there's no need to clutter your desk with a separate CD burner. The burner is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
LightScribe technology gives you the creative power to design your own custom labels and artwork for your media, and burn them in silkscreen quality, directly onto LightScribe disc blanks. Forget about messy, smeary paper labels! Now, your media can reflect your unique personality or your corporate image, in no time.
To make the most of the unit's capabilities, Sony includes Nero 7 Express DVD/CD mastering software, NeroVision Express DVD authoring software and Nero ShowTime DVD playback software. You'll have the flexibility to choose the right media type for your project, ensure compatibility with your playback unit, and the tools to make a polished presentation, easily!
Sony's tray-loading, multi-format DVD burner can burn DVD±R discs up to 18X speed, writing 4.7GB DVD in about 6 minutes! Dual-layer disc burning lets you store 8.5 GB of data on a single DVD. You get 48X CD-R or 32X CD-RW recording, so there's no need to clutter your desk with a separate CD burner. The burner is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
LightScribe technology gives you the creative power to design your own custom labels and artwork for your media, and burn them in silkscreen quality, directly onto LightScribe disc blanks. Forget about messy, smeary paper labels! Now, your media can reflect your unique personality or your corporate image, in no time.
To make the most of the unit's capabilities, Sony includes Nero 7 Express DVD/CD mastering software, NeroVision Express DVD authoring software and Nero ShowTime DVD playback software. You'll have the flexibility to choose the right media type for your project, ensure compatibility with your playback unit, and the tools to make a polished presentation, easily!
DVD Multi RecorderThe SONY DRU-835A DVD burner enables users to burn any DVD+R/-R, DVD+RW/-RW or DVD-RAM disc and supports the dual-layer function allowing up to 8.5GB data to be burned and saved on a single dual-layer disc. Burn your own DVD/VCD movies or backup data with ease!
18X Ultra High Writing SpeedWith advanced burning technology, the SONY DRU-835A DVD burner delivers an ultra-high DVD+R/-R writing speed of 18X. The super fast burning speed enables users to write a whole DVD+R/-R disc in about 6 minutes!
LightScribe TechnologySay goodbye to adhesive labels, paint or ink! With the innovative LightScribe technology, the SONY DRU-835A DVD burner burns any image or text directly onto the surface of LightScribe-compatible CDs or DVDs to create your own publication-like disc collection.
Extra Black BezelChange the front bezel when your SONY DRU-835A DVD burner looks odd in your computer case. The included black front bezel offers an ideal option for installing the DVD burner in black computer cases.
Learn more about the Sony DRU-835A
Model
Brand
SONY
Model
DRU-835A
Type
DVD Burner
Performance
DVD-ROM Access Time
140ms
CD-ROM Access Time
130ms
Cache
2MB
Write Speed
DVD+R
18X
DVD+RW
8X
DVD-R
18X
DVD-RW
6X
CD-R
48X
CD-RW
32X
DVD+R DL
8X
DVD-R DL
8X
DVD-RAM
12X
Read Speed
DVD-ROM
16X
CD-ROM
48X
Details
LightScribe Support
Yes
Windows Vista
Works with Windows Vista
Form Factor
5.25"
Panel Color
Beige
Configuration
Load Type
Tray
Interface
E-IDE/ATAPI
Software
Operating Systems Supported
Windows Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, Windows XP Home/Professional or Windows 2000 Professional Operating Systems
Features
Features
After burning a LightScribe compatible CD or DVD, flip the disc over and the DRU-835A’s laser can print a disc label directly on the disc with text and graphics Burns DVD±R discs at 18X max using standard 16X media, capable of burning a full disc in about 5 minutes Burns 8.5GB DVD±R Double/Dual discs at 8X max. Double/Dual Layer discs capable of storing up to 4 hours of MPEG-2 Video on single sided disc with 2 recording layers. Recorded DVD±R Double/Dual layer discs compatible with most consumer DVD players and DVD-ROM drives Burns standard 4.7GB DVD±R and DVD±RW Discs, DVD-RAM, and CD-R/RW too - One drive does it all! Maximum flexibility & compatibility – Choose the optimal DVD recordable media for your project without sacrificing compatibility with your playback hardware
System Requirements
Pentium III 800MHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU minimum. Pentium IV 2.0GHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU is recommended for real time video authoring/editing 256MB RAM 10GB of hard disk space