Double-layer - DVD±R/±RW - EIDE/ATAPI - MPN: SDR5372TA See Product Details
Description
A leading developer in optical storage, Toshiba continues to leverage its expertise with the dual format optical disk drive. Compatible with the multitude of current formats, this latest drive enables users to read, record and rewrite content to DVD-R/RW and +R/RW media and CDs. Available as an upgrade kit, the SD-R5372 desktop drive comes packed with the Nero editing suite, instructions and all the cables necessary for installation, ensuring simple and quick upgrades. With Toshibas DVD recordable drive, transferring home videos, photos and other digital files from the computer to the living room DVD player becomes virtually effortless.
Quick Glance
Type of Drive: DVD-Writer
Internal/External: Internal
Interface: 1 x EIDE/ATAPI, Stereo Headphone
Summary
Product Title: Toshiba SD-R5372 48/16x CD/DVD Double-Layer Writer
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Power Score: 2.9 | 9 Reviews
Unit Type
Type of Drive: DVD-Writer
Internal/External: Internal
General
Load Type: Tray
Performance
Maximum DVD Read Speed: 16x
Maximum DVD Write Speed: 16x
Maximum DVD Rewrite Speed: 8x
Maximum CD Read Speed: 48x
Maximum CD Write Speed: 48x
Maximum CD Rewrite Speed: 24x
Interface Type: 1 x EIDE/ATAPI, Stereo Headphone
Cache Size: 2 MB
Dimensions
Height: 1.63 in
Width: 5.75 in
Depth: 7.46 in
Weight: 2.20 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
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Strengths: None really!
Weakness: Problems recognizing Media Blanks. Burn Speed does not go over 4X. Slows to 1.2X for no reason. NOT A DEPENDABLE UNIT
It will not recognize many Blank DVD Media's. After many trial and error I found out I can only burn successfully without too many coasters using Maxell DVD media. Toshiba can not handle HP, Memorex, CMC brand (Staples, ...) forget about Fry's brands - it will not burn GQ's, on and on. It was a nightmare finding the right DVD Media for this darn unit. I never got this unit to burn any faster than...
Strengths: Cheap. Lots of features I can't take advantage of because I can't get it to work right.
Weakness: No data cables. No instructions. I can't get it working right.
This drive came yesterday. It comes with a poor-man's version of Nero. I've spent the last 24 hours trying to make it work reliably. It has produced a dazzling array of different failures. I spent 2½ hours this morning trying to contact Toshiba tech support. I followed a chain of 6 phone numbers (3 toll free, 3 not). Each tone maze ended up telling me to call different number which, in turn sent...
Strengths: Out of the box worked great, easy to install. But...
Weakness: Possible probability of failure within 1-3 months.
Worked great for the first month, then stopped reading or writing CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW disks. However, would still read DVDs, but not write them. Returned for replacement. The next one worked again for about 30 days, then same problem. Bought another brand, no problems to date. (It's been over 2 months.)
Strengths: Fast, quiet, reliable, good software
Weakness: None noticed
It came with Nero 6.3 and Power DVD 5 from A2Z Computers. The installation was easy and it works well with Pentium III @ 1.3 GHz and 256 MB of RAM. 5 DVDs got burnt fast at 8x speed without a glitch. This drive is quieter than one in a laptop.
Strengths: This drive works like a charm! I tested it with dvd-r maxell 8X media and, believe me, it does a very good job. This drive rips and writes like a champion and it is very silent.
Weakness: None so far.
Before I bought it, I read a review somewhere, in which somebody was complaining about the fact that the drive tends to take some time in order to recognize and read the media. I must acknowledge that this is the truth but it is not an eternity. Besides this "inconvenience", I could not identify or confirm any flaw in the performance or operation of this wonderful drive.
Strengths: Easy to install. Good quality.
Weakness: Doesn't come with a burning software like NERO.
This DVD writer is dual layer and cheap. The label on the hardware says Toshiba/Samsung. So I guess it is the same hardware Samsung uses. The Samsung price is higher than Toshiba, may be because they include NERO with there hardware. The quality of this product is good. It was very easy to install, the only thing you have to make sure that you select the right jumper settings to make it Master or...
Strengths: This DVD Writer works very well with all types of DVD's. The product comes with software that has many good progams that work well with the burner.
Weakness: The product did not come with an owners manual.
This Toshiba DVD writer burns very fast. It comes with software that has many programs that helps you work with photo's, video and burning programs. The installation process was easy for advanced computer users. However, the product did not come with an installation manual.
Strengths: tip top for the dollar. let's be honest people, nobody thinks they will be happy with a burner that (in my experience) can be purchased for roughly $40.
Weakness: not too quiet, but good software can remedy that. can be inconsistant with reading discs; you can tell it 'revs up', and quits for a second every once in a while, but no biggie.
this thing is a champion. i have this model, along with the newest memorex 16x dual 4x dual layer unit. obviously the more you spend the better a product is, i don't care what anybody says. but if you are sacrificing the quietness of an expensive drive for one that simply works, and works well then to me it's worth the money. i would recommend this drive to anyone. oh, and by the way, if somebody...
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wasting money and time
Strengths: haven't found any yet
Weakness: will only burn limited brands of media (if you can figure out which ones)
after rejecting at least 8 different brands, the drive finally recognized the Philips brand, burned 1 copy and failed the next, so I really don't know at this time which media brand the drive will take .After 21 days, I still not able to burn more than 1 copy .Call to tech support is like calling Santa Claus. Don't waste your time and money figuring out, buy another brand.