CD/DVD-ROM(OEM) CD/DVD-RW(Retail) FDD (Retail) MO
DRU-840A K
Overview
Internal 20X DVD Multi Format Drive for Windows Vista /XP /2000
The DRU-840A is Sony's latest DVD Multi drive, now supporting 20X max. The latest DVD writer now supports all DVD formats and is also able perform ultra fast CD burning too.
The writer also comes with the award winning Nero 7 software suite.
With this new model you can now record and read ALL DVD and CD formats for Windows Vista/XP/2000 on one drive
Colour available: Black acrylic
Features
Features
Dual Layer technology with 8.5GB recording capacity
DVD±R (dual layer) recording offers a massive capacity on a single-sided disc, whilst maintaining playback (read) compatibility with most DVD players and DVD-ROM drives
DVD-RAM media support
12x DVD-RAM recording enhances the choice of preferred media for data recording and backup
20x DVD+R capability
High speed recording allows the contents of an entire DVD to be written in less than 6 minutes
Easy to use and flexible
DRU-840A can be used with conventional DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW format discs, broadening the range of media options.
Technical Specifications
| Model | DRU-840A (-K) | |
| Product name | DVD/CD Rewritable drive | |
| Type | Internal / Half height | |
| Read Speed | DVD-ROM (Single Layer) | Max 16x |
| DVD+R Double Layer | Max 12x | |
| DVD+R | Max 16x | |
| DVD+RW | Max 12x | |
| DVD-R Dual Layer | Max 12x | |
| DVD-R | Max 16x | |
| DVD-RW | Max 12x | |
| DVD-RAM | Max 12x | |
| DVD Video (Single Layer) | Max 6x | |
| 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 | |
| Write Speed | DVD+R Double Layer (* with 16x media) | Max 12x |
| DVD+R (* with 4x media) | Max 4x | |
| (** with 8x media) | Max 8x | |
| (*** with 16x media) | Max 20x | |
| DVD+RW (* with 4x media) | Max 4x | |
| (** with 8x media) | Max 12x | |
| DVD-R Dual Layer (* with 12x media) | Max 12x | |
| DVD-R (* with 4x media) | Max 4x | |
| (** with 8x media) | Max 8x | |
| (*** with 16x media) | Max 20x | |
| DVD-RW (* with 2x media) | Max 6x | |
| (** with 4x media) | Max 4x | |
| (*** with 6x media) | Max 2x | |
| DVD-RAM (* with 12x media) | Max 12x | |
| (except DVD-RAM 1.0 and Cartridge-type) | ||
| DVD-RAM (* with 5x media) | Max 5x | |
| (except DVD-RAM 1.0 and Cartridge-type) | ||
| CD-R (*Turbo Boost ON) | Max 48x | |
| CD-RW (* High Speed media) | Max 10x | |
| (** Ultra Speed media) | Max 24x | |
| (*** Ultra Speed Plus media) | Max 32x | |
| 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: 1.0 A max. / +12 V: 1.5 A max. | |
Supplied Accessories
| Supplied accessories | Operating Instructions (in the Application Disc) | No |
| 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,Pl | |
| Software Quick Start Guide (in the Application Disc) | No | |
| 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 for Sony (Trial Ver.) | |
| Mastering | Nero Express | |
| Packet Writing | No | |
| Backup | No | |
| DVD Authoring / Video Editing | Nero Vision (Trial Ver.) | |
| DVD Player | Nero ShowTime (Trial Ver.) | |
| DVD Backup | No | |
| Media File Sharing | Nero MediaHome | |
| Digital Home Entertainment Center | No | |
| Photo Retouch | No | |
| Photo Viewer | No | |
| Disc Label Creation | Nero Cover Designer | |
| Drive Tool (Utility) | Nero Tool Kit | |