Sony introduces new Mac-compatible double layer DVD burner

Macintosh computer owners will soon be able to enjoy all the benefits of Sony's
award-winning double layer, dual format DVD burning technology with the
introduction of the new Mac compatible DRX-710UL-T model.

Sony's latest external double layer DVD drive will be shipped next month
with Roxio's Toast 6 Lite for Mac compatibility.

With Sony's new DVD drive and Toast 6 Lite software, Mac users can take
their projects to a whole new level with double layer DVD recording. The drive
will allow them to record up to four hours of high-quality Mpeg-2 video or up to
8.5 GB of data, music and images on compatible DVD+R DL media for advanced
audio-visual projects and backups, among other useful applications.

Toast 6 Lite also includes the capability to create one-click copies of CDs,
DVDs and disc images, as well as standard audio CDs with CD-TEXT from nearly any
QuickTime audio file.

In
addition to the Toast application, the drive will come bundled with a
full-featured software suite from Nero for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows
XP.

The drive supports 2.4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD RW, 48X
CD-R and 24X CD-RW recording speeds. It also features a unique vertical design
for easy placement and portability, and offers connectivity with both i.LINK
(IEEE 1394) and hi-speed USB (USB 2.0) digital interfaces for simple set-up and
maximum flexibility.

Sony's new DVD burner is geared towards Mac users who want high-speed
burning and substantial storage capacity at an affordable price.

The DRX-710UL-T model will be available in December for $230.

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