"...Plextor, one of the leading companies for the development and production of CD-ROM drives, CD-Recorders and CD-ReWriters is expanding its range with the PlexWriter 16/10/40, which writes CD's at 16-speed, rewrites at 10-speed and reads at 40-speed. The PlexWriter 16/10/40 is the ideal instrument for both professional and private users who want to copy CD's, archive large files, or create multimedia productions.

The PlexWriter 16/10/40 comes in internal version with a Tray load mechanism. The Retail package contains: PlexWriter 16/10/40A ,1 blank CD-R disk, 1 blank CD-R/W disk, CD-Recording software WinOnCD + DirectCD, Plextor Utility software (PlexTools), manual in 16 languages, mounting screws, E-IDE (ATAPI) cable, audio cable.

The PlexWriter 16/10/40 is supported by a unique one-year on-site collect and return guarantee by Plextor, by which any inconveniences resulting from a defect are reduced to a minimum. The firmware is stored in FlashROM which makes it possible to quickly and easily upgrade to the latest version. CD-Text is also completely supported.

With the PlexWriter 16/10/40, the user has a perfect all-in-one product for backup, duplication and all multimedia applications. CD's can be written, rewritten and read on a single unit, and at the highest possible speed.

PlexWriter 16/10/40 Benefits:
16X Write on CD-R media, 10X ReWrite on High Speed CD-RW media, 17 to 40X CAV Reader.
ATAPI Interface (PIO Mode-4)
BURN-Proof Technology (Buffer Under Run Proof)
One year full-warranty
Writes CD-ROM Modes 1 and 2, CD-XA Form 1 and 2, CD-DA, CD-I, Video CD & Photo CD.
Supports Disk-At-Once, Track-At-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing modes.
Capable of reading and writing CD TEXT information
Compatible with: Windows 9x, ME, 2000
MultiRead Compatible
Supports SPDIF (Digital Audio Output)
High Quality Digital Audio Extraction (High Speed, High Precision)
Wide CD-R and CD-RW media compatibility (74min and Type80 - 80min).."
Supports cooling fan (from our sources)