Sony CRX230AU Internal 52x CD-RW Drive (Windows)

Rating:
Summary: Installed and used it with no problems
Review: I installed this unit in a win XP Home system. It was easily installed and worked on the first task. The software package is apparantly a nonSony package. The Instructions for loading and setup seemed to be good. However, what the software represents is another thing. I can't help wondering if it self destructs after a short time. I did not understand what the points of the two systems were, but I am sure if one buys a system, they should, unless clearly warned otherwise, get the tools that will make the unit functional. At this point I am not sure that Sony has provided me with durable software. The only note is "easy to use feature rich software". The MP3 feature is certainly only a trial. The remainder may have been lost in an asian electronic translator.

Rating:
Summary: Installed and used it with no problems
Review: I purchased the expensive Sony CD-RW Drive thinking Sony's name stood for something, I realized was wrong. I have two major problems with Sony, 1-The advertise software that came with my drive is not the full version software. That was not stated in Sony's product specification that named the included software. 2-After my first attempt to resolve a problem with their customer care on-line service it took two more attempts and approximately one week's time to get unsatisfactory results. The drive does work but I think a less expensive brand would work just as well. My recommendation is save money and buy something else.

Keep looking....Dave

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Summary: Keep looking
Review: I purchased the expensive Sony CD-RW Drive thinking Sony's name stood for something, I realized was wrong. I have two major problems with Sony, 1-The advertise software that came with my drive is not the full version software. That was not stated in Sony's product specification that named the included software. 2-After my first attempt to resolve a problem with their customer care on-line service it took two more attempts and approximately one week's time to get unsatisfactory results. The drive does work but I think a less expensive brand would work just as well. My recommendation is save money and buy something else.

Keep looking....Dave

Rating:
Summary: Well pleased
Review: This a pretty good burner. I have no real problems with it. It was easy to install and I liked the compact size. It does as it states and I've never had any problems burning a CD. The instructions are good you get the garuntees that Sony normally gives. The one problem I had with the burner is the software they sent with the burner. The software is B's Recorder gold and it's not even the full version of the software. It gives you the basic stuff you need to burn a music cd and to copy one and it's about it. There is nothing special about it.

This is a decent burner. It's been very easy to work with and the system requirements were easy to fill. I love burning cds on it and I love Sony burners. This is the second one I've owned. Just get some better software and I really think you can enjoy this piece of equipment.