Sony debuts dual format DVD writer

Sony introduced a dual format DVD writer which support both DVD-R/RW and
DVD+R/RW formats, the DRU-500A. Speed takes centerstage with Sony’s
fourth-generation Dual RW drives - the internal DRU-530A and the external
DRX-530UL - which are capable of recording to compatible DVD+R discs at speeds
of up to 8X, enabling users to burn an entire 8X DVD+R disc in about ten
minutes.

The new drives also support up to 4X DVD+RW and DVD-R recording, as well as
2X DVD-RW, 40X CD-R and 24X CD-RW recording.

The internal DRU-530A drive comes with an ATAPI interface for easy
installation inside a PC, while the external DRX-530UL drive includes both an
i.Link (IEEE 1394) and a hi-speed USB (USB 2.0) digital interface for simple
set-up and maximum flexibility.

Sony Dual RW drives come bundled with DVD video authoring software, as well
as DVD/CD burning software for creation of data, music, and video DVDs and CDs.
The full-featured software suite also includes packet-writing software for users
to easily record files and folders by dragging to the icon of a DVD+RW/CD-RW
disc.

The software suite includes Sonic RecordNow mastering software that allows
users to create custom CDs and DVDs and create backup copies of CDs or DVD-ROMs;
the Sonic DLA packet-writing software that enables users to format files on
DVD+RW or CD-RW discs; the Sonic MyDVD authoring software that allows users to
quickly and easily transfer home videos to customized DVD-video and video CD,
plus video editing software for customizing video footage.

The MRP for DRU-530A is Rs 15,250.