Sony debuts dual format DVD burners  

Sony Electronics is expanding its lineup of DVD burners with
a pair of new drives that support 4X DVD-R Dual Layer (DL) recording. The
internal DRU-800A and external DRX-800UL models can burn up to four hours of
high-quality video or up to 8.5 GB of data, music and/or images onto a single
DVD-R DL disc.

The 800 series marks Sony's ninth generation of dual format
DVD burners and also features 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD±R, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 48X
CD-R and 24X CD-RW recording. Additionally, the DRU-800A and DRX-800UL drives
come bundled with a software package from Nero for burning and authoring home
movies, creating digital scrapbooks, and backing up crucial data.

The external DVD writer DRX-800UL gets connected to PC
through USB 2.0 or DV ilink interface, occupying just 18 sq inches of space.
Sony internal DRU 800A will be priced at Rs 4,700 and will be available all
across India through 37 Rashi branches.

Contact: Rashi Peripherals,
105, Unique House, Chakala Road, Andheri-East, Mumbai.
Tel:022-28221013/1024
E-mail: navinderc@rptechindia.com