Sony DRU-800A

June 13th, 2005 | by Ian Bell

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If you are looking for a new DVD writer, the DRU-800A is a good choice and worth the money.


Highs: Affordable; fast; reliable; comes with two different faceplates; good software package

Lows: DVD-R DL media is hard to find and expensive

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Introduction

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The Sony DRU-800A is the first DVD writer in our labs supporting both DVD+/- R Dual Layer (DL) media. This mean the 800A has some longevity in the grand scheme of things. DVD-R DL media is most likely not available at the time of this review, but expect prices to be around the same mark they were when DVD+R DL hit the scene; roughly $10 dollars per disc. With a street price of around $120 dollars, The Sony DRU-800A comes with two faceplates and a software package by Nero.

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