Sony unveils the DRU-710A 16x DVD writer

The user manual for Sony's new 16x DVD writer, the DRU-710A, is now available for download and it also reveals the detailed specifications of the new drive. Unlike the recently announced 16x burners from for example BenQ and NEC it's however only DVD+R which the DRU-710A supports at 16x speed (CAV). DVD-R is limited to 8x max speed (ZCLV).

 

Sony DRU-710A specifications Write speed DVD+R DL 2.4x (CLV) DVD+R 16x (CAV) DVD+RW 4x (CLV) DVD-R 8x (ZCLV) DVD-RW 4x (CLV) CD-R 48x* (CAV) CD-RW 24x (ZCLV) Read speed DVD-ROM 16x (CAV) DVD-Video 6x (CAV) DVD+R DL 6x (CAV) DVD±R/RW 8x (CAV) CD-ROM 48x* (CAV) CD-R 48x* (CAV) CD-RW 32x (CAV) Access time DVD-ROM 135 ms CD-ROM 140 ms Buffer size 2 MB                                *With "Turbo Boost" enabled. The default setting is 40x.

 

The DRU-710A is already available for pre-order at several webshops including SonyStyle Canada for CAD 229.99 (~US$ 175) and it's expected to be shipping later this month.

Source: Sony Storage