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Sony DRXS50U External Portable Slim-Line USB 2.0 DVD Drive
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sony
Color: Black
EAN: 0027242703766
Hard Disk Size: 1 GB
Item Dimensions: 1000400400900
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: DRXS50U
MPN: DRXS50U
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: September 20, 2006
Studio: Sony
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- DVD-R Dual Layer/DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
- 4X DVD+R Double Layer (DL), 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD+RW
- 4X DVD-R Dual Layer, 8X DVD-R, 6X DVD-RW
- 5X DVD-RAM 24X/24X/24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM
- Buffer Underrun Protection Technology
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Editorial Review:
Add flair to your computer with the thin DRX-S50U DVD multi-burner for Windows XP/2000. Make quick work of your most demanding burning projects with 8X max DVD+R burning, 4X DVD+R Double/Dual Layer burning, 8X max DVD+RW, 6X max DVD-RW, and 5X max DVD-RAM burning capabilities. An ideal companion to your notebook or desktop PC, this burner comes equipped with the USB 2.0 interface.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - outrageously slow
I use this for loading software onto servers. I only use it once a month, if that, so I have a hard time justifying buying a new device.
It is slow as molasses. Takes 45-60 minutes to load files and get to the install screen for Server 2008. I realize that its a 4+GB DVD, but no reason to load this slow. Same goes for installing Server 2003, Ubuntu...doesn't matter what the software is. The drive is slow.
For bootup, it takes several attempts before the drive is recognized ... Read More
Rating:  - Reliable
This is the most consistently reliable reader/burner that I've ever owned. It never fails to recognize a disc, even when the internal drive on a laptop or desktop fails.
Rating:  - Works great with DELL Inspiron E1505
This compact drive works great with my laptop... I was able to use it within minutes right out of the box to burn some DVDs after getting the Nero software (that comes with the drive) installed. As mentioned by the other reviewer, the only feature which is missing (and hence the 4 stars instead of 5) is that the drive can't be powered by PC via USB connection.
Rating: - Works great with UX390N
I bought this to use with my UX390N when using a network optical drive proved to be a pain. The UX390 detected and installed the drive in less than 30 seconds. It is very compact and is practical to be used when traveling. So far it has worked very well.
Rating: - Not exactly USB-powered
You get the idea from the writeup that the Sony external CD/DVD drive doesn't require AC power. In my limited experience with it, the drive will not operate without the AC power. But, overall, it appears to be a high-quality device and works as advertised. The form factor is amazing. Since it is portable, it sure would have been nice to have an included carrying bag/case to keep all of the cables/power supplies and the unit together. I use it for the Lenovo Thinkpad x41.
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