Customer Reviews

Sony DRX720UL External USB 2.0/i.Link DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+RW

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Wonderful addition to my computer system. Easy to hook-up. XP recognized it as soon as I connected the USB and applied power. I was using it 5 minutes out of the box. Good looking unit also, lays flat or on it's side, performs superbly either way. No opinion on the provided software, haven't had a need for it yet.

Awesome drive, with good i.link connectivity, and can't beat the price for an great Sony product! Having a Sony computer, I wanted another option other than USB, and this was the perfect choice.
I've burned everything I possibly can, and it has worked flawlessly.

When I burn a DVD to back up my photos, I definately want to Verify the written data after the burn session. I can't seem to burn an error-free DVD+R with this burner unless I drop the write speed down to 8X. Even 12X causes errors. If I ignore the couple of errors and try to see what photos are on the DVD anyway, the programs stop responding and the DVD drive goes nuts.

Why make a 16X burner if the only way to get an error-free disc is to force the 8X speed?

I purchased this for my aging Sony laptop and it works great. I use Windows XP Home so setup was a snap. I have had NO problems with this drive and it burns disks very fast. My only complaint was that it didn't have LightScribe. I am going to buy a Mac soon so from others I have talked with, this should work with Apple computers. THIS IS AN AWESOME PRODUCT!

I Have a Mac Mini and When I first seen the DRX-720UL Looked on the box it didn't say anything about mac compatibility the I seen the sony DRX-720UL/T model it did say mac compatible
but it was more then the DRX-720UL So bought the DRX-720UL and hooked it up with the firewire cable that came in the box and I was burning DVDs so fast it blew me away. It didn't come with mac burning software. but I had Toast 6 already. but you can use the built in burning software with Mac OSX (Tiger). I was up and running less then 5 minutes. Great product for a mac user. 5stars ( *****)

I have been using the Sony DRX720UL for one month now and so far it has lived up to the manufacturer's description.

This was a great burner until it stopped burning DVDs, after about 20 successful burns. It still burns CDs and reads DVDs, but every attempt to burn a DVD results in a "power calibration error." Same Memorex DVDs that used to work don't anymore. Searching the net revealed many other users of this product had the same problem. There is no fix. The product is now ready for the dust bin.