Net Reviews: Sony DRU-720A and DRU-810A 16x DVD+/-R DL

DVD burners are one of the hottest items for computer systems and the level of change in the technology is very rapid. Dual or double layer media has become a standard feature for pretty much all burners. In fact, change is happening so fast that many companies have several models on the store shelves at the same time. ExtremeTech takes a look at the Sony DRU-720A and DUR-810A 16x DVD+/-RW DL, two different 16x DVD burners from the same company.

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Notebooks

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Cases and Mods

• FSP BlueStorm AX500-A Power Supply @ X-Bit
• Lial-Li PC-767 Aluminum Case @ Overclockers Cafe
• MGE Magnum 500W Power Supply @ Think Computers

CD/DVD Drives

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Cooling

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