Access time
| Access time |
160 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time |
200 ms |
Writing speed
| DVD write speed |
4 x |
| DVD rewrite speed |
2 x |
| CD write speed |
40 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
24 x |
Reading speed
| DVD read speed |
12 x |
| CD read speed |
40 x |
Performance
| Burst transfer rate |
480 MB/s |
| Drive device, buffer size |
2 MB |
Other features
| Sustained data rate |
11.4 MB/s |
Sony’s External DVD±RW
DVD+R burning speed of 8x, twice as fast as previous ceiling for DVD+R plus broad support for all the key DVD and CD formats. Maximum compatibility with the widest range of media and other makes of DVD and CD player offering DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW as well as DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM.
With the correct media, DVD+RW/-R/-RW burning can be carried out at 4x, while CD-R writing speeds up to 40x and CD-RW up to 24x are possible. For maximum flexibility and convenience, the drive can be positioned vertically as well as horizontally.
Equipped with both i.LINK (IEEE1394) and USB 2.0 interfaces, providing a choice of high speed connections to a PC. With speed and compatibility concerns removed users can concentrate on creating content.
Sonic™ RecordNow!®
mastering software that allows users to create custom CDs and DVDs and create backup copies of CDs or DVD-ROMs. It also includes quick archive function for backing up your hard drive.
Sonic™ DLA
packet-writing software that enables users to format, drag-and-drop or delete files on DVD+RW or CD-RW discs similar to a hard drive or floppy disk.
Sonic™ MyDVD®
authoring software that allows users to transfer home videos to customized DVD-video and Video CD discs quickly and easily, plus video editing software for customising video footage.
CyberLink™ PowerDVD®
DVD-Video playing software that enables interactive viewing of both DVD-Video and Video CD discs on a PC.
MUSICMATCH®
Jukebox personal music system to help play, record, organise and discover new music with a guide to thousands of streams of personalised music programming.
