Sony DRU500A - Does anyone in the UK have them in stock?

I am not in the Uk but i can get you one if you want what is the price in the UK with postage would be approx . I have just left the uk and i just bought one in Taiwan where we have an office.
the model i have on hand i DRU-500a everything is in English with software etc still in original box and packing .
email me to weca@xtra.co.nz if you want further info
cheers.
Steve

I just checked and they have them at.
Overclock.co.uk for 264.49 you could check them out
cheers

Try,
www.lynxdv.com

http://security.cclcomputers.co.uk/acatalog/index.html

Sony at £256 inc vat at the above link.
Also has the Sony ext drive.

We have ordered from this sight and can say that delivery etc is as good as anyones, support is ok aswell.

I got my Sony from CCL -- they have a small surcharge for using a credit card, but otherwise they sre pretty good

Thanks for the replies.

Both Overclock and Lynxdv are out of stock but I have e-mailed CCL as I cannot determine from their site if they actually have them in stock.

Hopefully they will have and I'll have one very soon.

Thanks again.

Paul

Apparently all UK stocks have been recalled due to a compatibility problem? (info from PlanetPC).
I have mine on order with them but if anyone finds UK stocks or knows when they are due to be shipped, please let me know.

quite a few in stock....33 at the last count.
www.novatech.co.uk

Mesh sells them for £169 + VAT

Just an update - CCL are out of stock also.

Novatech has the older model (DRU500) but it isn't the retail version. Uncle Bob C at the Video Forum recommended I should look for the retail version at the same price.

So still looking.....

Paul

Actually Novatech did have the retail version in stock yesterday - DRU500A @ £280. Straight after I mentioned it, I checked the site and they had 26 left.

Whereas the OEM version (DWU-10A) aka DRU500 OEM according to Novatech was on order but no stock. This was priced round about £260.

But today, no mention of the DRU500A, so it seems like it's all sold out.

BTW, the retail versions of the DRU500A and the supposedly newer one, the DRU500AX are identical hardware except the AX has the latest firmware which allows 4x DVD+R recording. Updating the firmware of DRU500A to the latest has the same result.

I have the DWU-10A which was supposed to come as a bare drive but it came with VOB Instantcd/DVD inside. I already have burning software anyway so wasn't bothered whether I got any with it or not.

So unless you require software, there isn't any difference really between the retail or the OEM versions, except £20.

Thanks Duckman,

You are absolutely right - I saw the 500A yesterday at £280 but today it has gone.

I don't mind waiting a short while if I can save arond £25 as I don't have any deadlines to meet right now. The saving will buy me a few DVD discs to play around with. I do need software though as I am new to DVD authoring.

Regards,

Paul

DRu500a Pc world direct are due in on the 3rd march around 300 but! 208 are sold! £199 +vat

Thanks Bonehead,

I have ordered from PC World (god I never thought I would ever say that) but at £245.52 (inc VAT and delivery) I don't mind waiting for around 10 days.

Regards,

Paul

Just received my Sony DW-U10A from MESH. Paid £169 + VAT + £5 P&P, and it is in stock. Word of warning - comes as bare drive with a copy of Nero 5.5 and PowerDVD.

Hi,

£169 is a great price but I do need the full software as I am new to DVD writing. Although I am paying more PCW Business promise "Extensive software suite included" - yeah I know it's PC World so I'll have to wait and see but I am assuming it is the full retail package.

Regards,

Paul

Motionwerk,

I have looked on the Mesh computer web site, but don`t seem to be able to find the Sony mentioned anywhere.

I assume it is Mesh.co.uk ?

How did you find it and buy it?

Regards
Paul

I believe the Sony DVD writer is only available as an upgrade to owners of Mesh computers.
John

Hi Folks

I have just ordered the sony drive (retail) from Simply today £244.40 inc del.They are getting 300 units in on the 14 March but most of them are reserved, might be worth a try if your quick.

As a side note I ordered a Ga-8pe667 ultra for my DV500 card on Tuesday 4.30 it arrived today.

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Hi TIA,

I didn't speak to anyone but I ordered on the PC World Business site.

Try the following URL:
[url=http://www.pcwb.com/servlets/Catalogue?id=(140652)&PageCat=ProductQ]http://www.pcwb.com/servlets/Catalogue?id=(140652)&PageCat=ProductQ[/url]

I have had confirmation and they were hoping some would be in yesterday. Nothing from them since but I am expecting some news next week.

By the way, were you expecting anything other than blank looks from the staff at PC World?

Hope this helps.

Paul

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Seems awfully cheap - does it come with all the relevant software?

Well it says on their website "Extensive software suite included" so I am hoping so.

Paul

CCL Computers at Bradford. Order today and have your writer next week.

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emmelleff

have you received your drive yet, any issues?

Gordo

I haven't received mine either.

PCW Business didn't get the DRU-500A stocks in but now expect them at the end of the month. I cancelled the order and have now ordered the DRU-500AX from dabs.com - no stocks yet but at least I get the latest model (and it still comes with the software bundle). Perhaps PCWorld would have also got the 500AX in but I didn't want to take the chance.

Although it is always easy to have a go at PCWorld staff, I found the lady I spoke with extremely helpful and friendly. She called me back when she said she would, she kept me up to date with developments and also gave me her direct line should I decide to cancel the order - a definite unexpected surprise for the Dixons Group and well done that lady! If PC World Business is reading the lady is Jane Kershaw.

Paul

Anyone who wants the sony dru 500ax I have found a company who has got some today 27/03/03
They are OVERCLOCK.co.uk
Tel No.0870 443375 THEY HAD 4 TODAY LEFT

overclock.co.uk DID have some in stock, i just snatched the last one.

I rang and was speaking to a guy there and he said they got 10 in this morning and they have all gone now.

Now all I have to do is wait for my external firewire case and I'll be a really happy bunny.

Gordo

Today I went to a local computer fair at Kettering, Northants. There were three dealers there with stocks of the Sony DRU500-AX and I bought one for £265 from www.komputerkrazy.com. They were recommended to me by an adjacent trader who I have known for years. They do mail order, and have a nice clear web site so you might get one from there. Hope this helps someone.
Shaduf

quote:Originally posted by shaduf:
Today I went to a local computer fair at Kettering, Northants. There were three dealers there with stocks of the Sony DRU500-AX and I bought one for £265 from www.komputerkrazy.com. They were recommended to me by an adjacent trader who I have known for years. They do mail order, and have a nice clear web site so you might get one from there. Hope this helps someone.
Shaduf

quote:Originally posted by shaduf:
Today I went to a local computer fair at Kettering, Northants. There were three dealers there with stocks of the Sony DRU500-AX and I bought one for £265 from www.komputerkrazy.com. They were recommended to me by an adjacent trader who I have known for years. They do mail order, and have a nice clear web site so you might get one from there. Hope this helps someone.
Shaduf

I would get rid of the dot after the com in your url.It gives an error page.

Ray Maher

Hi to all previous respondents.

I to am desperate to obtain one of this drives. I have seached the web using all of the links previously mentioned in this thread. All those mentioned, along with many retailers not mentioned in this thread, are all awaiting stock. Sorry one supplier www.komputerkrazy.com has hiked his price to £314.95 (they must be joking).

Any help with CURRENT availablity would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Alan

I am also after one of these drives but I noticed today that the Sony Style website claims it has been discontinued - can this be true?

For what it's worth I still haven't received my drive from dabs.com.

Paul

Scan Computers have the OEM version of the DRU-500AX it's called Sony DW-U10AX.
Price inc vat and postage is £269.08.

Phone 0870-755-4747

GOT ONE AT LAST!

Alan

What is the OEM version and are there any disadvantages?

quote:Originally posted by norman55:
What is the OEM version and are there any disadvantages?

OEM = no bundled software, no nice printed box, no instructions.

If that's OK for you (i.e. you already have what you need, or you can acquire it separately) you might as well save the money.

I bought OEM versions of my Pioneer 104, memory sticks and HDD from Scan, no problem if your're confident about installation or know a good techie! And it saves you money, which in this game where upgrades are a regular occurance, is no bad thing!

I picked up one of the OEM writers this afternoon - the model no. is DW-U10A.
Is the missing X at the end significant?
Norman

Hello to all,

I am also waiting for one of these drives.
We may be lucky next month (In May)
Check out the link below,for the latest version, the Sony DRU-510A

Vern
http://news.sel.sony.com/pressrelease/3530

quote:Originally posted by GrahamS:
I bought OEM versions of my Pioneer 104, memory sticks and HDD from Scan, no problem if your're confident about installation or know a good techie!

The problems arise if they are dead on arrival or fail later.... then you have a fight on your hands with Scan!

Chris

At risk of stating the obvious there a quite a few available on EBay. I just won one for £265.

quote:Originally posted by gordo:
emmelleff

have you received your drive yet, any issues?

Gordo

Apologies for the delay but drive was received this week! Now to fathom how to get the best out of it...

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NEC-ND1300

NEC do a dual format burner for £186 inc vat from Novatech in case anyones interested

Its OEM but comes with some software

Cheers Mike