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Black 5.25 inch tray-load DVD burner with flat front bezel

Sony

Sony DWQ28A 16X DVD burner 5.25" IDE black

SKU CH-QN16-XBCQ1 MPN DWQ28A

A 5.25-inch IDE DVD burner writing DVD±R at 16× and CD-R at 48× with a 2 MB cache

  • TypeDVD Burner
  • DVD-ROM Access Time130ms
  • CD-ROM Access Time135ms
  • Cache2MB
  • DVD+R16X
  • DVD+RW8X
  • 16X DVD+R and DVD-R write speed for fast disc creation
  • 8X DVD+RW and 6X DVD-RW support for rewritable media
  • 48X CD-R and 24X CD-RW write speed for quick CD burning
  • 2MB buffer cache helps prevent write errors during recording
  • 25-inch tray-load IDE drive in black fits standard desktop bays

16X DVD Burner for IDE Systems

The Sony DWQ28A is a 5.25 inch internal DVD burner with a black tray-loading panel. It connects via an IDE interface and is designed for desktop PCs that still use legacy parallel ATA connections. The drive writes to all common DVD and CD formats and includes a 2 MB buffer to help prevent write errors. It is suited for builders maintaining or repairing older hardware.

Write speeds up to 16X DVD and 48X CD

The burner records DVD+R and DVD-R at 16X and dual-layer discs at 4X. Rewritable media is supported at 8X for DVD+RW and 6X for DVD-RW. CD-R writes at 48X and CD-RW at 24X. Read speeds reach 16X for DVD-ROM and 48X for CD-ROM. Access times are 130 ms for DVD and 135 ms for CD, which is typical for this generation of optical drives.

Requires a 5.25 inch bay and IDE header

Installation needs a standard half-height 5.25 inch drive bay and an available IDE connector on the motherboard or controller card. The drive draws power from a standard Molex connector. Supported operating systems include Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista. Minimum system requirements call for a Pentium III 450 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, 650 MB hard-drive space and 5 GB free space for DVD image creation. Bundled software is DVDRW Maker Gold version 7.0.0.2701.

Highlights

  • 16X DVD+R and DVD-R write speed for fast disc creation
  • 8X DVD+RW and 6X DVD-RW support for rewritable media
  • 48X CD-R and 24X CD-RW write speed for quick CD burning
  • 2MB buffer cache helps prevent write errors during recording
  • 25-inch tray-load IDE drive in black fits standard desktop bays

Specifications

BrandSONY
ModelDWQ28A
TypeDVD Burner
DVD-ROM Access Time130ms
CD-ROM Access Time135ms
Cache2MB
DVD+R16X
DVD+RW8X
DVD-R16X
DVD-RW6X
CD-R48X
CD-RW24X
DVD+R DL4X
DVD-R DL4X
DVD-ROM16X
CD-ROM48X
Windows VistaWorks with Windows Vista
Form Factor5.25"
Panel ColorBlack
Load TypeTray
InterfaceIDE
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP
Software ContentsDVDRW Maker Gold Version 7.0.0.2701
System RequirementsPentium III 450 MHz or faster CPU and 128 MB or higher RAM are required
650 MB HDD available capacity; and 5 GB free space for creating a DVD image file
Package Contentssee pictures for details
Shipping weight1.02 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will this DWQ28A IDE drive work with the Pentium III 450 MHz system I am keeping?

The listed system requirements call for a Pentium III 450 MHz or faster CPU, 128 MB RAM, 650 MB hard-drive space and 5 GB free for DVD image creation, so your existing hardware meets the minimum spec.

How can I verify the DWQ28A is performing at its rated speeds after installation?

Burning a DVD+R at 16X should finish in roughly six minutes, a CD-R at 48X in about two minutes, and the drive should report 130 ms DVD-ROM and 135 ms CD-ROM access times in diagnostic tools.

What cables or adapters must I buy separately for this 5.25" IDE tray drive?

The unit uses a standard 40-pin IDE interface and requires a separate IDE ribbon cable and a 4-pin Molex power connector, which are not included in the package.

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