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| Price | $189 at 1 store | $29 to $180 at 6 stores | $7 to $104 at 6 stores | $34 at 1 store | $270 to $319 at 2 stores |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars Very good | 4.0 stars Excellent | Not yet rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
| Average user rating | 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews | 0 stars No reviews, write one! | 0 stars No reviews, write one! | 0 stars No reviews, write one! | 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews |
| Release date | July 19, 2006 | July 16, 2012 | November 27, 2012 | November 07, 2012 | August 08, 2007 |
| The Bottom Line | Although it's pricey, the Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 is a boon for anyone who has lots of old videotapes but less time or tech skills to digitize them using a computer. Even better, it doubles as an external DVD burner, so you can use it with your PC long after you've transferred all those old tapes. | Compact and portable, the Samsung Portable DVD Writer SE-218BB makes an excellent companion for ultrabook mobile users. | Basic specs | ||
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| Device Type | DVD±RW (±R DL) drive | DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM drive | DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive | DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive | DVD±RW (+R DL) drive |
| Storage Controller | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP | Info unavailable | Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 / 8 | Apple MacOS X Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 | Info unavailable |
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Serial ATA | Hi-Speed USB | Info unavailable |
| Product Description | Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 - DVD±RW (±R DL) drive - Hi-Speed USB | Samsung AA-ES3P95M - DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB | LG GH24NS95 Super Multi - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Serial ATA | LG GP40NB40 Super Multi - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Hi-Speed USB | Sony DVDirect VRD-MC5 - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive |
| Supported Flash Memory | Memory Stick Duo xD-Picture Card SD Memory Card Memory Stick CompactFlash Card | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Memory Stick PRO Duo xD-Picture Card Memory Stick PRO SDHC Memory Card CompactFlash Card |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 5.7 in x 6.5 in x 1.6 in | 6.2 in x 1 in x 5.8 in | 7.6 in x 8.8 in x 2.6 in |
| Enclosure Color | Info unavailable | Mineral ash black | Info unavailable | Black | Info unavailable |
| Rewrite Speed | 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) | 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) | 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) | 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) | Info unavailable |
| Write Speed | 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL) | 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD+R DL) | 48x (CD) / 24x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL) | 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL) | Info unavailable |
| Buffer Underrun Protection | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Yes | Info unavailable |
| Read Speed | 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD) | 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) | 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD±R DL) | 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) | Info unavailable |
| Type | None | None | None | None | None |
| Type | DVD±RW (±R DL) | DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM | DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 5.25" x 1/2H | DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM | DVD±RW (+R DL) |
| Weight | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 24.7 oz | 9.3 oz | 3.3 lbs |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Storage Removable (2nd) | None | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None |
| Enclosure Type | External | External | Internal | External | External |
| Type | None | None | None | None | None |
| Video Recording | MPEG-2 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | MPEG-2 |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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