James Fee
07-01-2004, 10:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=1047' target='_blank'>http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=1047</a><br /><br /></div>"Plextor has released its latest dual-format DVD recorder in the US (UK availability likely towards the end of this month), which is currently the fastest external multi-format DVD recorder available. The PlexWriter PX-712UF (184x265x52mm, 1.7kg) connects to both Windows and Mac computers using either the built-in Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or FireWire interface and writes to DVD+R discs at 12X, DVD-Rs at 8X, DVD+RWs at 4X, and DVD-RWs at 4X. The drive reads DVD-ROMs at up to 16X, and also boasts high-speed 48X CD-R writing, 24X CD-RW rewriting, and 48X CD reading. Plextor hasn't forgotten about software either and the drive ships with CD/DVD burning software from Roxio and buffer underrun protection to help prevent writing errors. There's also Lossless Linking/Zero Link technology, which Plextor says enables you to perform basic editing tasks directly on a DVD disc, eliminating the need to re-burn an entire DVD after making small edits."<br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/plextor-dvd.jpg" /> <br /><br />Another nice looking external DVD from Plextor. As with all Plextor drives, the bundle looks good and so does the speed. Suhit <a href="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4885">posted</a> about the internal version of this drive back in March and ExtremeTech posted a <a href="http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1599333,00.asp">review</a> of the internal drive in their <a href="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5554">High-Speed DVD Burner Roundup</a> back in May.