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STORAGE REVIEW

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Sony DRU-530A review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.4

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 160

Verdict

This solid multi-format drive can burn a DVD+R in less than 10 minutes, but there are cheaper and faster options on the market... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Writes DVD+R at 8X
  • Good overall performance
  • Solid software bundle

Cons

  • No front-panel headphone jack or volume control
  • Programs must be installed one by one
  • No weekend telephone support

Key Specs

CD read / write / rewrite speed: 40x / 40x / 24x
DVD read / write / rewrite speed: 12x / 8x / 4x

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Member Opinion

7.4

Average Member Rating

Very Good

7 Members have reviewed this product

View Opinions by: Date Posted | Rating | Most Useful

Bill Youngpeter

Bill Youngpeter

Sluggish response

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7.0

Very Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

Best one yet

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9.0

Spectacular


Vince @ swanley uk

Vince @ swanley uk

An real smooth drive

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9.0

Spectacular


T K

T K

Good

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9.0

Spectacular


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