"..Plextor today announced the availability of the Plextor Power Performance Pack.The first version features a PlexWriter 8/20 CD-R drive and a free UltraPleX 40max CD-ROM drive. The second version features a PlexWriter 8/2/20 CD-ReWritable drive and a free UltraPleX 40max CD-ROM drive.

With respective list prices of $490 and $530, which are roughly equal to the list prices of the PlexWriter 8/20 CD-Recordable drive and PlexWriter 8/2/20 CD-ReWritable drive, Plextor Power Performance Packs give buyers the high-performance UltraPleX 40max CD-ROM drive for free. Both versions of the Plextor Power Performance Pack are aimed at users who want the performance and reliability of a high-end CD-Recording drive but have been reluctant to purchase because of concerns about expense.."