CD/DVD-ROM(OEM) CD/DVD-RW(Retail) FDD (Retail) MO
DRU-835A
Overview
Internal 18X LightScribe DVD Burner
The DRU-835A is Sony's latest 18X DVD multi-format DVD burner, now supporting LightScribe™ direct disc printing using LightScribe compatible media.
All DVD/CD formats supported and includes replacement black front bezel and award winning Nero 7 software suite.
Compatible with all versions of Windows Vista, Windows XP Home/Professional, and Windows 2000 Professional.
Colour available: Interchangable Bezel available (Black / White with Silver acrylic)
Features
LightScribe capability
Support LightScribe direct disc printing capability when using LightScribe compatible media
18x DVD+R capability
High speed recording allows the contents of an entire DVD to be written in less than 6 minutesâ€
DVD-RAM media support
12x DVD-RAM recording enhances the choice of preferred media for data recording and backup
Sleek, practical design
DRU-835A comes supplied with a replaceable black bezel, as well as a standard white with sliver acrylic bezel to suit a wide range of PC designs.
DRU-835A can write in less than 6 minutes for 18x DVD+R, but not for DVD+-R DL.
Technical Specifications
| Model | DRU-835A (DRU-835A) | |
| Product name | DVD/CD Rewritable drive | |
| Type | Internal / Half height | |
| Interface | EIDE (ATAPI) | Yes |
| Read Speed | DVD-ROM (Single Layer) | Max 16x CAV |
| DVD+R Double Layer | Max 8x CAV | |
| DVD+R | Max 12x CAV | |
| DVD+RW | Max 8x CAV | |
| DVD-R Dual Layer | Max 8x CAV | |
| DVD-R | Max 12x CAV | |
| DVD-RW | Max 8x CAV | |
| DVD-RAM | Max 12x PCAV | |
| DVD Video (Single Layer) | Max 6x CAV | |
| Turbo Boost Function (CD-R/CD-ROM) | Yes | |
| CD-ROM | Max 48x CAV (Turbo Boost ON) | |
| Finalized CD-R | Max 48x CAV (Turbo Boost ON) | |
| Finalized CD-RW | Max 40x CAV | |
| Write Speed | DVD+R Double Layer (* with 8x media) | 8x ZCLV*, 6x ZCLV*, 4x CLV*, 2.4x CLV |
| DVD+R (* with 4x media) | 18x CAV***, 16x CAV***, 8x PCAV**, 4x CLV* |
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| (** with 8x media) | ||
| (*** with 16x media) | ||
| DVD+RW (* with 4x media) | 8x ZCLV**, 6x ZCLV**, 4x CLV*, 2.4x CLV |
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| (** with 8x media) | ||
| DVD-R Dual Layer (* with 8x media) | 8x ZCLV*, 6x ZCLV*, 4x CLV, 2x CLV |
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| DVD-R (* with 4x media) | 18x CAV***, 16x CAV***, 8x PCAV**, 4x CLV* |
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| (** with 8x media) | ||
| (*** with 16x media) | ||
| DVD-RW (* with 2x media) | 6x ZCLV***, 4x CLV**, 2x CLV* | |
| (** with 4x media) | ||
| (*** with 6x media) | ||
| DVD-RAM (* with 16x media) | 12x PCAV*, 10x PCAV*, 8x PCAV*, 6x CLV*, 5x CLV |
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| (except DVD-RAM 1.0 and Cartridge-type) | ||
| CD-R (*Turbo Boost ON) | 48x CAV*, 40x PCAV, 32x PCAV, 24xPCAV, 16x CLV, 8x CLV |
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| CD-RW (* High Speed media) | 32x ZCLV***, 24x ZCLV**, 16x CLV**, 10x CLV*, 4x CLV |
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| (** Ultra Speed media) | ||
| (*** Ultra Speed Plus media) | ||
| Exterior | Dimension (W x H x D) | 145 x 41.5 x 165 mm (exclude bezel) |
| Weight | 750g (drive only) | |
| Drive Orientation | Horizontal / Vertical | |
| Power | Power Supply Voltage | +5 / +12 V DC |
| Power Consumption | +5 V: 1.5 A max. / +12 V: 1.5 A max. | |
Supplied Accessories
| Supplied accessories | Operating Instructions (in the Application Disc) | E |
| Product Information | E, Ct, Cs | |
| Online manual (in the Application Disc) | E,F,I,G,S,J,Kr,Ct,Cs,Sw,Du,Po | |
| Quick Start Guide | E,F,I,G,S,J,Kr,Ct,Cs,Sw,Du,Po | |
| Software Quick Start Guide (in the Application Disc) | E | |
| Front Panel Replacement Guide | E,F,I,G,S,J,Kr,Ct,Cs,Sw,Du,Po | |
| Warranty Card | US, Canada | |
| IDE (ATAPI) cable | No | |
| Screw | Yes (4) | |
| Front Panel Replacement Kit (Black) | Yes | |
| Application Disc | CD-ROM x 1 |
Bundled Software
| Bundled software | Nero Software Suite for Sony (with LightScribe) *1 | |
| Mastering | Nero Express (with LS) | |
| Packet Writing | No | |
| Backup | Nero BackItUp | |
| DVD Authoring / Video Editing | Nero Vision | |
| DVD Player | Nero ShowTime | |
| DVD Backup | Nero Recode | |
| Media File Sharing | Nero MediaHome | |
| Digital Home Entertainment Center | Nero Home | |
| Photo Retouch | Nero PhotoSnap | |
| Photo Viewer | Nero PhotoSnapViewer | |
| Disc Label Creation | Nero Cover Designer (with LS) | |
| Drive Tool (Utility) | Nero Tool Kit | |