Sony CRX230AE/U 52X/32X/52X ATAPI EIDE CD-RW Drive

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 8 x 2 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009G2G70
• Item model number: CRX230AE/U
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #44 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Components > Internal Optical Drives > Internal CD Drives
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Sony CRX230AE/U Internal 52x CD-RW Drive - This internal CD-RW drive gives you the ability to write to CD-R and CD-RW media, while still being able to read normal CD-ROM software and audio CDs. The perfect device for backing up important files, digital pictures, video, creating your own audio CDs, and more!

Easily replaceable black faceplate and short form factor design allow easy fit and customization. Award winning Nero software suite rounds out this package, letting you easily store and share pictures, music, and data.

Features and Benefits

• Blazing fast 52x max. CD-R burning, creates a full CD-R in about two minutes
• Short length drive ideal for easy installation in small footprint PC cases
• Ideal for sending pictures, video and your own original music to others, or backing up your system
• Internal EIDE/ATAPI drive for installation in Microsoft Windows operationg system environment

Product Description

Internal ATAPI EIDE 52X/32X/52X CD-RW with Buffer Underrun Protection. Includes interchangeable bezels; beige attached, black included) *includes 10 free music downloads from Sony Connect. Package Contents: 1 CD-RW Drive, Mounting screws, IDE Flat Cable, Software cd, Warranty card, Quick-start poster, online user's manual, beige bezel attached, black bezel included. Software Contents: Nero 6.0, Nero InCD 4.0.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased, February 11, 2007

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A. Dyer (New Orleans) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony CRX230AE/U 52X/32X/52X ATAPI EIDE CD-RW Drive (Personal Computers)

First of all, I can't believe I actually replaced my cd drive, but my brother said I could do it. I've made lots of cds with the new Sony drive and it works great -- no problems at all.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not compatable with Windows media player, June 18, 2008

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R. Valueff "dorkydick" (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony CRX230AE/U 52X/32X/52X ATAPI EIDE CD-RW Drive (Personal Computers)

I was disappointed that when installed Windows media would not reconize the CD burner. I could still burn using the enclosed Nero suite but found it a real pain. If the unit does not work with the media player it should be stated upfront.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Dependable CD-RW Drive, April 3, 2008

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Stephen F. Goffreda "WYRC-LP Power 92 Radio" (Spencer, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony CRX230AE/U 52X/32X/52X ATAPI EIDE CD-RW Drive (Personal Computers)

So far, the Sony CRX230AE CD-RW appears to be an excellent drive. I installed it on an aging Sony PCV-RX560 PC, and it helped bring new life back into it. The choice of two different face plate colors helped blend the drive into the color scheme of the PC (black blended in fine), and while the drive design was somewhat different than the original drive, it still fit satisfactorily into the drive bay for the eject button to work flawlessly. Electronically, the drive seemed to perform beautifully as soon as it was installed. There were no driver problems; Windows XP recognized the drive immediately. Now the entire PC runs better. I also purchased the CRX320AD DVD ROM drive, and it runs equally well. Why not have two great running drives? I've had excellent luck with Sony PC products, so a reasonably priced upgrade seemed like a good idea.