SAN JOSE, Calif., July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Optiarc America today unveiled its first dual USB bus powered slim portable DVD/CD rewritable drive to complement notebooks, netbooks or desktop PCs.

The new DRX-S90U drive boasts a sleek and ultra lightweight design and supports up to 8X DVD+R recording speeds, delivering a full 4.7 GB disc of video, data, music or images on standard 8X DVD+R media.

Additionally, the drive can record on 8.5 GB DVD+R Double/Dual layer and 4.7 GB DVD-RW discs at 6X speeds, DVD+RW at 8X, DVD-RAM at 5X and CD-R/RW at 24X

The drive comes in a retail package with Nero 10 CD/DVD burning application which is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP operating systems. Additionally, the drive is compatible with the Mac OS® X operating system.

The portable drive offers quick and easy connectivity with a Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) digital interface for simple setup and maximum flexibility. The built-in dual USB cables integrate in a cable duct for easy storage.  

The DRX-S90U drive will be available through authorized distributors, resellers and select online sites this month for under $70.  

Editor's Note: For additional information about Sony Optiarc America products, your readers can visit Sony Optiarc America's web site at www.sony-optiarc.us. Product information and images for the press can also be found on Sony Electronics, news and information web site at www.sony.com/news.

SOURCE Sony Optiarc America

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