Sony MPD AP20U External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive

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Sony MPD AP20U (MPD-AP20U) CD, DVD and Blu-ray Burners

The sleek and silvery device enables computer users to perform common CD-R/RW burning tasks, such as backing up data, recording digital... Read More

The sleek and silvery device enables computer users to perform common CD-R/RW burning tasks, such as backing up data, recording digital images and creating original music CDs at up to 24X speed. When connected to a computer, the MPD-AP20U also operates as a DVD-ROM drive for viewing DVD movies, and as a Memory Stick media reader for viewing, saving and transferring files. When detached from a computer, the drive works as a stand-alone CD player that can play back standard audio CDs, as well as MP3 and WAV files from either a CD, DVD, or Memory Stick media. Minimize

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Key Features
Enclosure Type	External
Read Speed	24x (CD), 8x (DVD)
ReWrite Speed	10x (CD-RW)
Write Speed	24x (CD)
Burner Type	CD-RW/DVD-ROM (Combo)
Platform	PC, Mac
Storage Type	Disk Drive
Interface	USB 2.0
Technical Features
Access Time DVD	160 ms
Recording CD Modes	Track-at-once • Disc-at-once • Packet Write • Session-at-once
Supported CD Formats	CD Text • CD-Extra • CD-I • CD-ROM Mode 1 • CD-ROM Mode 2 • CD-ROM XA • Photo-CD • Video-CD • CD Audio • CD-R • CD-RW • CD-Bridge
Supported DVD Formats	DVD-ROM • DVD-Video
Supported Media Writing Standards	CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD+RW • DVD-RW
Buffer Size	8 MB
Tray Qty.	1
Access Time CD	160 ms
Other Features
MTBF	100000 POH
Features	1 x USB Port
Brand	Sony
Audio Output	Front Headphones Jack
System Requirements
Operating System	Apple MacOS • Apple MacOS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Dimensions
Weight	0.88 lb.
Depth	6.26 in.
Width	5.36 in.
Height	0.87 in.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
UPC	027242611559
Package Qty.	1
Package Type	Retail
Release Date	November, 2002
Product MPN
MPN	MPD-AP20U

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By: mblalock
Dec 5, 2003

THis thing is fairly worth the cash; works great!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Works like a dream on USB 2.0 and the charge cradle is sooo cool

Cons: Sucks on USB 1.0, experience could be improved.

Bottom Line:
Buy it, put is USB 2.0 card, have fun Read More

By: bigtruckseries
Jan 9, 2011

Upgrade your netbook with SONY's Ap20u - in 500 words or less !

Author's Rating:

Pros: Offers a DVD-rom and a CDR/W. Can be used as a portable MP3 player.

Cons: Weak portable player by today's standards.

Bottom Line:
While Sony's AP20u doesn't offer a great portable player by today's standards, it does offer modern netbooks a drive with features you otherwise can't get. Read More

By: macthompson
Dec 29, 2003

My Sony MPD AP20U CD-RW/DVD-ROM Burner.

Author's Rating:

Pros: Compact size

Cons: Awful earbuds and remote control

Bottom Line:
Provides the ability to play DVD on a computer and doubles as a portable CD player, on sale makes a good buy. Read More

By: jespi48356
Sep 28, 2003

Sucks

Author's Rating:

Pros: cd player and burner works ok

Cons: see review Read More

By: geekiest
Oct 21, 2003

Finally, but unfortunately, not good enough.

Author's Rating:

Pros: * Right idea: play MP3s on "any" disc format * Nice to have CDRW capabilities

Cons: * Problems reading DVDs * Awful remote control * Can't play DVD videos to TV

Bottom Line:
Wait for next generation of portable DVD-ROM MP3 players. Read More

By: radik
Mar 16, 2004

total dissapointment

Author's Rating:

Pros: Great idea to combine a walkmen and a burner into one box

Cons: The result is a total failure Read More

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