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Sony CRX175A-RP

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Sony CRX175A-RP
Manufacturer Sony
Interface IDE
Cache memory 2 MB
Mechanical system Sony
CD-R write mode Z-CLV
CD-R write speed 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 20x, 24x
CD-RW write speed 2x, 4x, 8x, 10x
Maximum read speed 40x
Access time 150 ms
Write modes Disk At OnceTrack At OnceMultisessionPacket WritingDisk At Once RAW
Buffer Underrun Protection Power Burn
Test firmware 1.0h
Price $140

Sony was one of the first burner manufacturers. Its offering is the CRX175A-RP, a 24x IDE burner with 2 MB of cache. It records CD-Rs in 24x using the Z-CLV mode, CD-RWs in 10x and CLV, and reads CDs in 40x max. It does not support overburning, which is something to note, handicapping it against the competition. However, it does have Power Burn technology, which is similar to Burn-Proof and prevents buffer underrun.

The burner comes with B's Recorder, B's Clip, Retrospect Express, Photo Base, Music Match Jukebox and Arcsoft Video Impression software.