Features:

• Writes to Single and Double Layer DVD Discs
• CD-R read/write/rewrite speeds - 48x/32x/48x
• DVD+/-RW read/write speeds - 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD+RW, 16x DVD-R, 16x DVD-ROM
• Buffer Underrun Technology
• Includes interchangeable bezels

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Sony's DRU-810A DVD burner incorporates 8.5GB DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+R Double Layer burning and dual format 4.7GB DVD burning. Double/Dual Layer discs let you store up to 8.5GB on a single DVD+R Double Layer or DVD-R Dual Layer disc, giving you plenty of room for more video and audio entertainment, digital photo archives, and information storage. DVD+R burning speed is a blazing 16X max, burning a full DVD in approximately 6 minutes. Double Layer and Dual Layer Recording speed is 8X max. DVD+RW speeds are 8X max for DVD+RW and 6X max for DVD-RW respectively. Ultra fast 48X max CD-R burning means you no longer need a separate CD Burner for good performance.

Rating : - One of the worst I've owned
I've only owned it for a few months, and it started throwing mostly coasters within a few weeks: both DVD and DVD-DL (surprising for a Sony), even on slower speeds. Burn would complete, but verification always showed multiple errors. CDs were fine. I'd purchased a Sony NEC Optiarc for my backup PC, and ended up switching them because the less-expensive Optiarc was far more consistent & reliable.

Perhaps I just got a bad one, or perhaps those who are pleased with it aren't doing verification scans after a burn.