Sony

Sony ATAPI EIDE Internal DVD Burner

3.5 (2 reviews)

High-Speed Multi-Format DVD Burning for Your System This Internal ATAPI EIDE DVD Burner delivers exceptional speed and versatility for all your disc-burning needs. Supporting a wide range of formats, this drive ensures you can create backups, burn media, and more with ease. Key Features: High-S...

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Overview

High-Speed Multi-Format DVD Burning for Your System

This Internal ATAPI EIDE DVD Burner delivers exceptional speed and versatility for all your disc-burning needs. Supporting a wide range of formats, this drive ensures you can create backups, burn media, and more with ease. Key Features:
  • High-Speed Burning: Burns DVD±R discs at up to amazing 18X speed.
  • Double/Dual Layer Support: 8.5GB DVD+ - R Double/Dual layer discs are now both capable of 8X max. recording.
  • DVD-RAM Burning: DVD-RAM burning, with an eye towards data backup, is supported at 12X max.
Specifications:
  • Interface: ATAPI EIDE
  • DVD±R Burning Speed: Up to 18X
  • DVD+-R DL Recording Speed: 8X max
  • DVD-RAM Burning Speed: 12X max
  • CD-R/RW Recording: Yes

Specifications

Type
Internal DVD Burner
Interface
ATAPI EIDE

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers a reliable internal DVD burner solution from a well-known brand, Sony.
  • Designed for ATAPI EIDE interfaces, making it compatible with a range of older systems.
  • Provides DVD burning capabilities for creating or archiving data and media.
  • Internal design helps maintain a clean system aesthetic without external cables or power bricks.
  • Utilizes established optical drive technology for consistent performance.

👎 Cons

  • The ATAPI EIDE interface is an older standard, which may limit compatibility with modern computer systems.
  • Lacks detailed specifications, such as specific read/write speeds or supported disc formats, which could be a purchasing factor.
  • An internal drive requires opening the computer case for installation, which may not be suitable for all users.
  • The product title does not specify if it can read or write Blu-ray discs, implying it is likely limited to DVD and CD formats.
  • As an internal component, it does not offer the portability of an external DVD burner.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Sony internal DVD burner uses an ATAPI EIDE interface, which is a common connection type for older computer systems.
The ATAPI EIDE interface is an older standard, so compatibility with modern systems that typically use SATA interfaces would likely require an adapter or older motherboard.
The product description specifies it as an "Internal DVD Burner," indicating its primary function is with DVD and CD formats, not Blu-ray.
This is an internal DVD burner, meaning it is designed to be installed inside a computer case rather than used as an external peripheral.