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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

  • Interface typeIDE
  • Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
  • Dvd-rom access time130 ms
  • CD-ROM access time135 ms
  • Cache memory2 MB
  • DVD+R write speed16X
  • 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.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameDWQ28A
Product typeDVD Burner
Panel colorBlack
Storage
Cache memory2 MB
DVD+R write speed16X
DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
DVD-R write speed16X
DVD-RW rewrite speed6X
CD-R write speed48X
CD-RW rewrite speed24X
DVD+R DL write speed4X
DVD-R DL write speed4X
DVD-ROM speed16X
CD-ROM speed48X
Loading mechanismTray
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
Shipping weight1.02 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm
Compatibility
Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
Supported operating systemsWindows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP
In the box
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Software
Software contentsDVDRW Maker Gold Version 7.0.0.2701
More details
Dvd-rom access time130 ms
CD-ROM access time135 ms

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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