Sony DRX-530UL External DVD+RW/CD-RW 8X Drive 40X/24X/40X

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001BRIQC
• Item model number: DRX-530UL
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Confused about the various DVD recordable/rewritable formats? Have you been putting off buying because you're afraid of making the wrong decision? Sony's new ultra high performance DRX-530UL Dual RW DVD burner for your PC brings together all the popular formats in a single drive: DVD+R and DVD+RW, as well as CD-R and CD-RW. Expect performance from this drive, it's capable of burning DVD+R at 8X max, 4X max. for DVD-R & DVD+RW, and 2X for DVD-RW discs. No need to have a second high performance CD-RW drive in your system as the DRX-530UL can burn CDs at up to 40X max! The drive comes bundled with a rich software from well known companies including Sonic Solutions, CyberLink, and MusicMatch. Create and share your home movies, preserve old tapes on DVD, backup your system, create self-running slide shows of your digital pictures, create your own original music CDs, and so much more!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great machine,great price., June 16, 2004

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DAW "stormstaar" (OHIO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony DRX-530UL External DVD+RW/CD-RW 8X Drive 40X/24X/40X (Personal Computers)

I had been very reluctant about buying a dvd burner for quite awhile.The technology didn't quite seen mature considering all the complaints with format wars,compatability issues,disc problems ect...I finally took the plunge on a wing and a prayer when I saw this recorder and it's price.I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the 530UL was to install and use.The included software is pretty standard and mediocre,but it gets the job done.There are better down-loadable freeware programs on the net though.
Over the last 2 months,I have made over 50 DVD+R's (I haven't tried making any -R's yet..) without a single glitch as of yet.I have been using Memorex 4X discs with this burner and they work perfectly.Amazon has good deals on bulk amounts of these discs in case you want to stockpile....I've had no problems playing them on a JVC DVD player that is about 3 years old or a brand new Pioneer model.
Overall I am more than pleased with my purchase.The only little glitch is psychological:not long after buying this,Sony introduced the 700UL which is a new dual layer burner.If I had known about it,I may have waited to purchase it instead.It's a bit aggravating,but then again that's the marketplace.Get rid of the older technology at a lower price and charge a premium for the new.That's the chance you take when you are an early adopter.
Still,the burner is an excellent deal and good quality.I rarely recommend a product,but this one has my complete support.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Have had good luck +++, April 8, 2004

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"c_clark816" (Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony DRX-530UL External DVD+RW/CD-RW 8X Drive 40X/24X/40X (Personal Computers)

I have made approx. 30 DVD's in the last 4 months with this SONY DVD writer. I have had the best luck with the Memorex DVD+R or Memorex DVD+RW. There is an occasional glitch that trashes a DVD, but for the most part I'm happy with the recorder. Copy from DISC to HARDRIVE to DISC, never from DISC TO DISC. I've heard that using the 2x speed for DVD-R / DVD-RW is the best. But I haven't proven that theory yet. The reading speed is great.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst DVD RW experience ever!, October 28, 2004

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ARDale (Flagstaff, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony DRX-530UL External DVD+RW/CD-RW 8X Drive 40X/24X/40X (Personal Computers)

I was suckered into purchasing this unit because of the SONY reputation. A huge mistake! The unit arrived DOA, SONY's anti-customer service people are programmed to say: "You agreed to the terms of the warranty when you opened the box, you must return it to us at your cost and we will fix it if required, it will take 6 - 8 weeks." What a great way to treat a customer - NOT! I recommend the PLEXTOR 712UF instead, great drive, great price, and they still appreciate their customers.