If you are looking for a new DVD writer, the DRU-800A is a good choice and worth the money.
Introduction
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.
by Swast on November 8, 2009:
“My Sony DVD writer DRU models are durable except with the OEM AD models which manufactured by NEC, I find the OEM models less compatible with other players. I switched to Asus, which I find very slow in burning, so I long to find Sony dru models since there...” More...