Specifications for the Sony DRU-810A:

Sony DRU-810A DVD/CD Rewritable Drive
-- ATAPI (EIDE) internal interface
-- DVD+R DL: 8X P-CAV (max.) writing
DVD-R DL: 4X CLV (max.) writing
DVD+R: 16X CAV (max.) writing
DVD+RW: 8X Z-CLV (max.) rewriting
DVD-R: 16X CAV (max.) writing
DVD-RW: 6X CLV (max.) rewriting
DVD-ROM reading (single layer): 16X CAV (max.)
DVD-ROM reading (dual layer): 12X CAV (max.)
CD-R: 48X CAV (max.) writing
CD-RW: 32X P-CAV (max.) rewriting
CD-ROM: 48X CAV (max) reading
-- Dimensions: 146 x 41.2 x 172.5 mm - excluding bezel (W x H x L)
-- Compatible with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 / Windows XP
-- Burst data transfer rate: 66.6 MB/s max. Ultra DMA66
-- Random access time: 135 ms (CD-ROM), 130 ms (DVD-ROM)
-- Buffer memory: 2 MB
-- Buffer under-run error protection technology: Sony Power-Burn(TM) conformed
-- Recording method (CD): Disc at Once, Track at Once, Session at Once, Packet Writing(DVD): Random Access Write (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/CD-RW),
Sequential Write (DVD+R/+R DL/+RW, DVD-R/-RW/CD-R/RW)
-- Compatible disc format: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL,
DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-ROM, CD-DA, Video CD, Photo CD
(multi-session), CD TEXT, CD Extra, and others

The drives come bundled with a feature-rich software package suite from Nero(R) for burning, authoring and editing home movies, creating digital scrapbooks, and backing up critical data.

DVD and CD Software Suite:

-- Nero Burning ROM 6 SE and Nero Express(R) 6 CD/DVD mastering software
for data, audio and CD/DVD writing and copying;
-- Nero VisionExpress 3 VCD/SVCD and DVD authoring software for advanced
video capturing, authoring, full video editing and photo slideshow
creation. Users can crop, clean up, add special effects to photos and
then add transitions and a soundtrack, as well as cut, edit, dub, and
turn videos into Hollywood-style masterpieces;
-- Nero InCD(R) 4 packet writing software for formatting rewritable discs
so they can be used like large floppy disks with drag-and-drop
capability;
-- Nero ShowTime(TM) DVD-Video playing software for viewing DVD movies and
personal video projects, along with MPEG-4 compatibility;
-- Nero PhotoSnap/PhotoSnap Viewer captures digital photos right from a
digital camera or scanner and provides basic image editing as well as a
viewer utility;
-- Nero MediaHome streaming media server allows sharing of media files
over a home network;
-- Nero Recode2 DVD-Video converter makes backup copies of unprotected
DVDs -- ideal for making copies of home movie DVDs to share with
friends and family. Can also compile multiple DVD discs into a single
DVD;
-- Nero BackItUp backup software for complete PC backup, with an
easy-to-use wizard interface for multiple backup modes, automatically
scheduled backups, and backups spanning several CDs or DVDs;
-- Nero MediaPlayer / Wave Editor management/jukebox software and audio
editing software for audio file creation with various filters and
effects;
-- Nero Cover Designer disc label creation software for creating
individual CD/DVD covers and labels; and
-- Nero Toolkit drive tool software for critical media and drive analysis
used by drive manufacturers worldwide.

Sony supports what it calls "worry-free" installation, along with easy operation in addition to toll-free customer and technical service, Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT. The company also provides a one-year limited warranty from the original date of purchase.