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Compare Sony DVDirect DVD±RW Dual Layer Burner to Sony DRX840U DVD-RAM Burner

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Sony DVDirect (VRDVC20) Image

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Product Description   
 
Sony’s DVDirect VRDV20 offers you the easiest way ever to turn home movies into DVDs. It connects directly to your camcorder or VCR! In fact, the Sony DVDirect VRDV20 is the world's first DVD... More
Sony’s DVDirect VRDV20 offers you the easiest way ever to turn home movies into DVDs. It connects directly to your camcorder or VCR! In fact, the Sony DVDirect VRDV20 is the world's first DVD burner capable of standalone, real-time DVD recording, as well as computer-attached burning. And it’s as simple as 1…2…3. All you have to do is hit record, and play! In no time at all, you’ll have a beautifully produced DVD you can play on most conventional set-top DVD players. You can even play it on your computer’s DVD-ROM drive. Up to 6 hours of home video will fit on standard DVD recordable or rewritable discs. With Double Layer DVD+R DL discs, you can record up to 12 hours on a single disc with your Sony DVDirect VRDV20. Less
Feeling the need for faster DVD burning speed? Sony's DRX-840U delivers just that, with 20X max DVD+R burning, 12X max DVD+R Double/Dual Layer burning, and 12X max DVD+RW and DVD-RAM burning... More
Feeling the need for faster DVD burning speed? Sony's DRX-840U delivers just that, with 20X max DVD+R burning, 12X max DVD+R Double/Dual Layer burning, and 12X max DVD+RW and DVD-RAM burning speeds. 20X max DVD+R burning will deliver a finished disc in about 4 minutes using standard 16X rated DVD+R discs. The DRX-840U sports a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for fast and easy connection to your Windows Vista/XP/2000 PC. Less
Product MPN   
MPN VRDVC20 DRX-840U
Key Features   
Burner Type   What is "Burner Type"? DVD±RW Dual Layer DVD-RAM
Storage Type Disk Drive DVD Library
Read Speed   What is "Read Speed"? 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) 16x (DVD), 48x (CD)
Write Speed   What is "Write Speed"? 48x (CD), 16x (DVD+R), 16x (DVD-R), 4x (DVD+R DL) 48x (CD), 12x (DVD+R DL), 20x (DVD+R), 20x (DVD-R)
ReWrite Speed   What is "ReWrite Speed"? 24x (CD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW), 6x (DVD-RW) 32x (CD-RW), 12x (DVD+RW), 6x (DVD-RW), 12x (DVD-RAM)
Enclosure Type   What is "Enclosure Type"? Proprietary External
Platform   What is "Platform"? PC PC
Technical Features   
Interface   What is "Interface"? USB 2.0 • USB USB 2.0
Supported CD Formats   What is "Supported CD Formats"? Unknown CD Text • CD-Extra • CD-ROM Mode 1 • CD-ROM XA • Multi-Session • Photo-CD • Video-CD • CD Audio • CD-R • CD-RW
Recording CD Modes   What is "Recording CD Modes"? Unknown Track-at-once • Disc-at-once • Packet Write • Session-at-once • Multi-Session
Access Time CD 140 ms 110 ms
Supported DVD Formats   What is "Supported DVD Formats"? Unknown DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • DVD-9 • DVD+R • DVD-R • DVD+RW • DVD-RW
Max. Media Capacity 8.5 GB 8.5 GB
Access Time DVD 135 ms 130 ms
Supported Media Writing Standards CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD+RW • DVD+R DL (Double Layer) • DVD-RW CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD+RW • DVD-RAM • DVD+R DL (Double Layer) • DVD-RW
Buffer Size 8 MB 2 MB
Tray Qty.   What is "Tray Qty."? 1 1
Other Features   
Features Buffer Underrun Proof Buffer Underrun Proof
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Width 6.5 in. 2 in.
Depth 9.2 in. 9.8 in.
Height 2.6 in. 6.5 in.
Weight 1.1 lb. 3.5 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Unknown
Miscellaneous   
Package Type Retail Retail
Package Qty. 1 1
UPC 027242675292 027242719743
Product ID 24883064 44848320
 
Product Reviews
Sony DVDirect (VRDVC20) Image
Sony DVDirect DVD±RW Dual Layer Burner
2/5 stars
13 reviews
Sony DRX840U (DRX-840U) Image
Sony DRX840U DVD-RAM Burner
3/5 stars
2 reviews

Solid Unit, Works As Designed

by apowell , Feb 12, 2007
Pros: Compact, efficient, does what it should, doubles as computer DVD drive!
Cons: No monitor circuit; agressive with VHS tape copy protection.
The Bottom Line: If you need what this machine does, it's a good value and will work well. Do your homework and understand what it does and does not do.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: I recently bought a VRD-VC20 slightly used on Ebay. It came with original packaging, software and cable, and the manual is available through Sony online. This is now an outdated unit in Sony's line, but it can be a good value if it suits your needs...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Your typical Sony "over-promise and under-deliver" product

by veryatlantic , Sep 20, 2007
Pros: A perfect substitute for an ordinary DVD burner you could buy for half the price.
Cons: A waste of time and money, shame on Sony!
The Bottom Line: It would be unfair to say "Boycott Sony", so I won't.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review:

I have nothing good to say about this blatant rip-off. Sony markets this as a device to burn your home movies direct to DVD. The unit does not function as Sony claims. The fact is, this product has so many anti-piracy features built-in that it...

Author's Rating: 1/5 stars  
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Great burner that is PC and Mac compatible

by molochange , May 1, 2009
Pros: PC and Mac compatible, small footprint, easy to use.
Cons: None, really.  Have not used software.
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for an external burner that is both Mac and PC compatible, I would recommend this model.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: When our internal burner died on our Dell, we were looking for a new external burner that we could use on both a PC and a Mac. Since we needed something quickly, we didn't do a huge amount of research before purchasing the Sony DRX840U External DVD...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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