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 | Title : Plextor PlexWriter 121032A 12x10x32 Internal EIDE CDRW Drive
Author : Plextor
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Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $329.00
Amazon.com Price : $144.95
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Editorial Reviews :
The PlexWriter 12x10x32x internal EIDE CD-RW drive stores up to 650 MB of data or 74 minutes of audio on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Working at speeds of up to 32x read, 12x write, and 10x rewrite and boasting a fast disc-access time of 150 milliseconds, the PlexWriter creates a 650 MB disc in six minutes and rewrites a CD-RW disc in just over seven minutes. Using a 2 MB buffer, the PlexWriter is capable of disc-at-once, session-at-once, track-at-once, multisession, and fixed and variable packet-writing methods.
Engineered into the PlexWriter, BURN-Proof technology eliminates buffer underrun errors that occur in fast write modes. In addition to compensating for slower source drives, this technology allows the PlexWriter to be used for multitasking, so you can do other things--like send e-mail or surf the Web--while burning CDs.
The PlexWriter uses an enhanced IDE (ATAPI) interface and includes software for creating professional-quality audio as well as copying, sharing, storing, and transferring files on disc with drag-and-drop ease.
Plextor provides a one-year full warranty and unlimited toll-free technical support on the PlexWriter 121032A internal EIDE drive.
Buyer Reviews :
I think there's a reason why most Plextor models sold at Amazon tend to sell out like hotcakes -- every year their models set the standard for burners.
I'm writing this review fourteen months after purchasing it, and I can proudly say this was the wisest computer-related purchase I ever made. The 2MB buffer might pale in comparison to other models, but the BurnProof technology is flawless. I have 256MB of RAM on my computer, and I'm usually browsing the web, checking email, chatting and downloading mp3s while I burn music and data. The buffer always stays at 100% and never fidgets. It's remarkable how solid and reliable the burning process is.
The burning process never halts or stops -- it's a continuous recording that takes usually 6-8 minutes for a full 80-minute (700MB) CD-R. The CD-RW (rewrite) process takes a little longer, but it's barely noticeable. And if you multitask with other programs, you won't even notice the time going by.
That's not to say I didn't run into any problems. The only time I had my system crash while burning is when I tried copying a CD to another CD. The Plextor manual specifically encourages not to copy a CD from a slaved IDE drive to a master drive (the burner), but rather burning directly from the hard drive. So as long as you follow all the instructions, you won't be making any coasters.
The installed software is very easy and compatible for novices. I'm not a big audiophile so I don't need feature-rich programs like Nero or Easy CD Platinum 5. The included programs Easy CD Creator 4 (by Adaptec), CD labeler, and DirectCD software are all very good and reliable. Plus, the Easy CD 4.0 uses under 10MB of hard drive space, whereas the high-tech Easy CD 5 goes well over 100MB! I prefer sticking to software that don't use as many resources, and I've never had a problem. If you're just going to make basic music CDs, record data or backup stuff, the included software will be more than enough. And the Plextor brand definitely equals a stress-free product. Check the website for rebates!
(by jjkim3)
Features/Technical Specs :
* Read, write, and rewrite data
* Create a 650 MB disc in 6 minutes
* Easy installation
* Fast 150-millisecond average random-access time
* 2 MB buffer
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