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Items In Optical Drives You Might Be Interested InProduct Details of Plextor PlexWriter Internal CD-RW DriveDescription The PlexWriter 40/12/40A E-IDE (ATAPI) drive is the leader in its class with blazing recording and rewrite speed. Recording at 40X speed, the new drive is capable of burning a CD in just over three minutes. Quick Glance Type of Drive: CD-Writer Internal/External: Internal Interface: 40-pin IDC EIDE/ATAPI Summary Product Title: Plextor PlexWriter Internal CD-RW Drive Manufacturer: Plextor Power Score: 4.2 | 5 Reviews Unit Type Type of Drive: CD-Writer Internal/External: Internal General Class: Cd-Rom Category: Recordable Load Type: Tray Performance Interface Type: 40-pin IDC EIDE/ATAPI Cache Size: 4 MB Dimensions Height: 1.63 in Width: 5.75 in Depth: 7.95 in Weight: 2.65 lbs Warranty Warranty Information: 1 Year More Info URL: Manufacturer Link Additional Specifications Frequency Band: PoweRec II Records highest quality audio CDs (audio recording speed limited to 24X) Capable of Digital Audio Extraction at 40X max Compatible with a large number of CD-R and CD-RW media Burn-Proof technology eliminates buffer underrun errors in fast write modes, allows for multi-tasking Flash ROM allows for easy upgrade over the Internet Windows 98/2000/ME/XP Compatible Supports Disc-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Variable & Fixed packet writing modes Note: Dimensions (W/H/D) are without front panel) Spindle Motor Brushless Protection Technology -- BURN-Proof Software Included: Plextor Manager 2000 Roxio Easy CD Creator Roxio Direct CD Optical Drive Interface: IDE Reviews on Plextor PlexWriter Internal CD-RW Drive
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Rob4dodgers
- May 15, 2002
Plextor PlexWriter Internal CD-RW DriveStrengths: Easy to install. The strength is in the software that comes with the CDRW Weakness: Can't tell any yet This is the fastest and easiest to use CD Burner that I've used yet. I debated for quite some time on which one to buy, trust me this one is highly recommended. The other CDRW I owned was an external, which has some advantages, but it was run through the printer and USB ports and I constantly had conflicts. This Plextor internal is the way to go. The software that comes with it, makes any type of...
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oprater
- Mar 24, 2002
Plextor PlexWriter Internal CD-RW DriveStrengths: Easy to install. Fast on CD-RW rewrites. Works Well with Roxio EZ CD Creator Platinum after upgrade. Rips song from CD's really fast. Weakness: Slow when creating audio CD's from MP-3 files. Plain jane looks. I had purchased a TDK VeloCD 32X/10X/40X drive. It did not perform well under Windows 2000 Pro or Windows XP Pro. I took it back and got this Plextor drive and am very impressed. Installation was simple and it works quite well with EZ CD Creator Platinum after downloading a software upgrade from Roxio's web site. I've only had it for a day and recorded to 32X CD-R media and 4X CD-RW media. Can't...
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yomamamamama
- Jul 13, 2003
Plextor PlexWriter Internal CD-RW DriveStrengths: None Weakness: It is a horrible machine Never buy this piece of.... I don't know how many words they want but all that I can tell you is that it didn't get one job done for me correctly
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thebigirish
- May 6, 2002
Plextor PlexWriter Internal CD-RW DriveStrengths: Clean Quick Burns, Easy Istallation Weakness: none This by far is the best burner I have ever used. I am on my third burner, so I have some experiance. The Plexwriter went right in on top of XP. No problems what so ever. XP discovered it on start up and loaded the necessary driver for it. I have burned 50 or so c.d.'s with it and not one error. I am completely satisfied. You can spend a little less if you'd like. But with all of my prior... Advertisement  
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Plextor PlexWriter Internal CD-RW Drive
Strengths: Varirec, Powerburn and burn quality.
Weakness: CD tray is slow, loose and weak when open, tray not as sturdy comparing to other drives, but not a factor comparing to its burn quality.
I have used quite a few different name brand burners in the past and I must confess that this is the best by far, especially with the affordability of the drives being produced without sacrificing its quality. The drive operates pretty smooth and quiet and with little or no vibration even at high speeds. My main use is for music mastering and archiving. So far, every disc recorded has come out...
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