18X External DVD Recorder
Model number:
DRX-830U
Clean up your hard drive and transfer data, music, video and images to DVD with the DRX-830U external multi-format DVD burner.
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The DRX-830U DVD burner incorporates 18X max DVD+R burning, delivering a full 4.7GB disc in about 5 minutes using standard 16X DVD+R discs. This drive supports all available DVD formats including single layer 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW, 8.5GB Double/Dual Layer DVD+R DL, and DVD-RAM discs. High performance 48X max CD-R burning and 32X max CD-RW burning means you no longer need a separate CD burner. The DRX-830U features attractive vertical design and sports a high speed USB 2.0 interface for fast and easy connection to Windows® XP/2000 PCs. This drive comes bundled with an unbeatable Nero® 7 software suite for authoring video DVDs, burning data DVD/CDs, backing up your computer, and much more.
Product Profile
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Product Specifications
System Requirements
- Hard Drive : 10GB
- Operating System : Windows® Vista, Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2) Operating Systems or Windows® 2000 (SP4) Operating Systems.
- RAM : 256MB
- Processor : Pentium® III 800MHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU minimum. Pentinum IV 2.0GHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU is recommended for real-time video authoring/editing.
Inputs and Outputs
- USB Port(s) : 1 (2.0)
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty : 1 year Limited Warranty
Weights and Measurements
- Weight (Approx.) : 3.5lbs
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 2.0"x6.5"x9.8"
Power
- Power Requirements : +12V
- Power Consumption : 3.0A max (+12V DC)
Operating Conditions
- Sustained Transfer Rate : 21MB/s (16x DVD-ROM)
- Burst Transfer Rate : 480MB/s
- Average Access Time : 180ms (DVD 16x), 150ms (CD 48x)
Optical Drive #1
- CD Read : 48x
- CD-R Write : 8x-16x (CLV), 24x-40x (P-CAV), 48x (CAV max)2
- CD-RW Write : 4x-16x (CLV), 24x or 32x (Z-CLV max)2
- DVD Read : 16x
- DVD+R DL Write : 2.4x (4x CLV max), 6x (8x Z-CLV max)3
- DVD+R Write : 4x (CLV), 8x (P-CAV), 16x (18x CAV max)2
- DVD-R Write : 4x (CLV), 8x (P-CLV), 16x (CAV), 18x (CAV max)2
- DVD+RW Write : 2.4x (4x CLV max), 6x (8x Z-CLV max)2
- DVD-R DL Write : 2x (4x max CLV), 6x (Z-CLV max)3
- DVD-RAM Write : 5x (6x CLV max), 8x or 10x (12x P-CAV max)2
- DVD-RW Write : 2x (4x max CLV), 6x (Z-CLV max)2
Hardware
- Interfaces : USB 2.0
- Loading Mechanism : Motorized Tray
- Media & Modes Supported : DVD-R/-R DL/-RW, DVD+R/DVD+R DL/+RW DVD-RAM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM (XA), CD Extra, Video CD, Photo CD1, CD Text, multi-session
- Mount Design : Horizontal, Vertical
General
- Disc Capacity : 8.5GB/4.7GB
Memory
- Buffer Memory : 2MB
In the Box
- Nero® Express 7 CD/DVD mastering software
- Nero® Backitup™ backup software
- USB cables
- External DRX-830U Double/Dual Layer DVD drive
- Nero® InCD™ 5 drive letter recording software
- Roxio® Toast® 6 Lite DVD/CD burning software
- Vertical mounting stand
- NeroVision Express® 4 DVD video editing & authoring software
- Nero® Showtime™ Soft DVD layer software
- AC Adapter
- User Manual