SONY RDR-GX7

The first DVDR+/-RW recorder

Sony may have won the race in creating recordable DVD medias by a good length after announcing the creation of their first standalone DVD+/-RW recorder, during the latest CES.

The Japanese company should release this device, known as the RDR-GX7, in June 2003. It will feature a new kind of computer-generated chips, allowing a total compatibility with the two competitive formats.

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Sony RDR-GX7


Characteristics

We should note that Sony was also the first brand in computing to release a DVD+RW / DVD-RW recorder for PCs, with the DRU500A last year.

Like most devices by this brand, the RDR-GX7 will integrate a High Speed i.link connecting slot, as well as a highly intuitive recording interface, allowing the user to easily burn and author his own DVDs. We also know that the brand is currently creating a new kind of camcorders, which will use an 8cm recording media. There again, Sony announces a total compatibility with DVD-RWs of the same dimension.


Prototype of the DCR-DVD200 camcorder.
If we’re to believe the first technical specificities revealed, the RDR-GX7 will be able to record almost 6 hours of video in High Definition, and even more in Low Definition. Like many other devices in this category, it also integrates an UHF/VHF tuner as well as a rather complete connection panel, allowing a total compatibility with any sort of video signal.
Also note that this player features a Progressive Scan mode (only while playing) and a video converter sequenced at 12bits/108MHz. No big surprise regarding the audio part, excepted the Dolby Digital encoder that is compatible with DTS and Dolby Digital formats.

Sony is planning a June release, with a suggested retail price of $800.