Reviews of the Sony MPD-AP20U
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CNET Review
The Good: Flexible capabilities; solid performance; easy setup; slick remote; USB 1.1/2.0.
The Bad: Pricey; slightly bulky.
The Bottom Line: With the MPD-AP20U at your side, you'll be able to tackle most of your optical storage tasks while on the go.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 90/100 and users 40/100. Comparing these reviews to 4889 other CD Recorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 53/100 = fair.
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xbitlabs.com
Review Summary: So, our brief walk with the external portable drive from Sony comes to an end. The model will surely become very popular due to its pretty exclusive position in the market, its true mobility and wide functionality. We only have to emphasize a few highs an
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Sony has created a portable CD writer that's nearly as small as a common, battery-powered, audio disc player.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: MPDAP20U
General
- Device Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive
- Enclosure Type External
- Interface Hi-Speed USB
- Width 5.4 in
- Depth 6.3 in
- Height 0.9 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
Optical Storage
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
- Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- Write Speed 24x
- Rewrite Speed 10x
- Supported CD Formats CD-DA (audio), Video CD, CD Text, Photo CD, CD-ROM XA, CD Extra
- Supported Media Types CD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-R, DVD-ROM
- Buffer Size 8 MB
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Storage Controller
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Memory Stick
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones, 1 x Hi-Speed USB
- Compatible Bays None
- Compatible Slots None
Storage CD / DVD
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
- CD / DVD type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Docking cradle, Remote control
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 3 ft
Power
- Type Power adapter
- Battery Lithium polymer
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included B's CLiP, Retrospect Express Backup, Cyberlink PowerDVD, B's Recorder GOLD, MusicMatch Jukebox
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Apple MacOS 9, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME
- Min RAM Size 64 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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