Sony’s DRU-180A entry level multi-format DVD burner supports all DVD/CD recordable formats including DVD+R dual layer discs. With 18X max DVD+R burning creates a full disc (4.7GB) in about 5 minutes. The drive is also capable of buring 8.5GB DVD+R DL discs at speds of 8X and DVD-RAM data back up burning at speeds of 12X.