Sony shows 8x DVD writer at WPC Expo

September 19, 2003

Sony has displayed its next DVD writer model at the ongoing WPC Expo in Japan. Compared with the DRU-510A the DVD+R write speed has now increased to 8x and CD-R/RW write speed has increased to 40x/24x which make the specifications comparable with Plextor's PX-708A.

Sony 8x DVD writer

DVD+R write speed: 8x (Z-CLV)

DVD+RW write speed: 4x (CLV)

DVD-R write speed: 4x (CLV)

DVD-RW write speed: 2x (CLV)

CD-R write speed: 40x (Z-CLV)

CD-RW write speed: 24x (Z-CLV)

DVD-ROM read speed: 12x (CAV)

CD-ROM read speed: 40x (CAV)

Details about when it will be available and the model name are not revealed. But it will probably show up in the next months and concerning the model name DRU-530A is a hot tip. For pictures check AV Watch page here (Babelfish translation) where you also can see information and pictures of slim-type DVD writer models from Ricoh and TEAC.

Source: AV Watch