These are certainly very good news for Plextor fans. Plextor announces its first DVD recorder the PX-504A. The drive supports 4X DVD+R writing, 16X CD-R writing, 2.4X DVD+RW, 10X CD-RW, 12X DVD-ROM and 40X CD reading.
The PX-504A will be available from March 2003 for an end user price of 315 Euro (Excl. VAT).
Specifications:
- DVD+R; DVD+RW format
- E-IDE (ATAPI) interface
- Writing at optimal speed and the highest quality with PoweRec technology
- The use of Lossless Linking technology, ensuring high quality DVD+RW recording and the writing of DVD MultiSessions
- 2 MB Buffer
- Easy firmware upgrade using FlashROM
- Fast access time: <120 ms for CD; <140 ms for DVD
- The use of a black tray limits the possibility of C1-errors and improves writing quality.
- Buffer Underrun Proof technology prevents buffer underrun errors
- Comprehensive support of CD-R, CD-R/W and DVD media
- Ability to place the drive in a vertical position
- Supports DVD+VR format (DVD Video Recording) support
- “Background Formatting" (formatting while writing)
- Excellent compatibility, so data can easily be read on most existing DVD-players and DVD-ROM drives
- Extensive software package (retail version):
· Ahead Nero: CD/DVD Mastering software
· Ahead InCD: Packet Writing software
· Pinnacle Studio 8: Video Editing and Authoring software
· Cyberlink PowerDVD: DVD Player software
· Plextools: CD/DVD Utility software
Plextor warranty and service package:
- 2-year warranty
- Special "On-Site Collect&Return" Service
- Competent hotline support
The retail version includes:
PX-504A (DVD Recorder), 1 DVD+R disc, 1 DVD+R/W disc, E-IDE (ATAPI) cable, audio cable, Plextor CD/DVD Utility software (PlexTools), Nero 5.5 and InCD recording software, Pinnacle Studio 8 software, PowerDVD software, 16-language manual.
The PX-504A will be available from March 2003 for an end user price of 315 Euro (Excl. VAT).