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Plextor PX-712A Dvdr/rw Drive

90

Superior
Full Specifications
Overall rating 93
Street price Inexpensive: $120 (10/1/04)
Drive type Single-layer internal IDE drive
Maximum rated DVD write speeds 12X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW
Maximum rated CD write speeds 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Tested performance Very Good
Write-once DVD performance DVD+R: 6:31
Rewritable DVD performance DVD+RW: 10:09
CD-R performance CD-R: 2:50
Installation/documentation Very Good/Outstanding
Features Outstanding
Buffer 8MB buffer
Buffer underrun technology Yes (vendor did not disclose technology name)
Hardware bundle IDE cable, disc ejector tool
Bundled software Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6.2 (with Drag-to-Disc and DVD Builder) and PhotoSuite 5 SE software
Support policies score Fair
Support policies One-year warranty; 11-hour weekday toll-free support
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User Reviews for Plextor PX-712A Dvdr/rw Drive

  • Reviewed by: wolfekerr

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Worked great for 15 months.

    Weaknesses: DVD portion of drive failed while CD portion continues to work.

    Overall Evaluation: Purchased new in December 2004 for $80 from tigerdirect. Burned CDs and DVDs w/o issue. Drive failed to recognize DVDs after 15 months of use. I estimate I've burned ~50 discs w/ it.Great response time and help from Plextor tech support. While the outcome was suboptimal, the help was efficient. Given the 12 month warranty, they won't fix or replace the drive.

  • Reviewed by: DLHelling

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Best of the Best...Sooo GLAD I got this BURNER

    Weaknesses: Nary a 1

    Overall Evaluation: Cost $ 99.99 after rebate from Fry's Electronics. Best money I ever spent... Burns FAST & RELIABLE ALL THE TIME !!!!!!!! Have never had a coaster.. One caveat: Look at tech support site of your buner manufacturer for recommended media... I use1.) Verbatim for RW+ 2.) Maxell and TDK for -R (DVD media) and CD media....Do yourself and your system a favor - GET THIS ITEM.... You will not be disappointed

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