| Plextor 40x12x40A E-IDE CD-RW Drive w/Burn Proof |
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| Description | Back to Top |
PlexWriter T 40/12/40A E-IDE (ATAPI) drive, with built-in BURN-Proof
T technology, delivers exceptionally fast performance in a professional
3-in-1 CD solution, while upholding the legendary Plextor ®
reliability.
Proven performance leader.
The PlexWriter 40/12/40A combines Plextor's proven reliability
with the most exceptional record, rewrite and playback capabilities
available. CD-Recording at blazing 40X* speeds, the PlexWriter
40/12/40A maintains the highest quality and stability while
creating a 650 MB disc in less than 3 minutes. CD-ReWriting
is now achieved at faster than ever 12X speeds. With 40X max
read, the PlexWriter 40/12/40A qualifies as a full-time replacement
for your existing CD-ROM or CD-R drive.
The performance you need.
The PlexWriter 40/12/40A delivers industry leading performance
for incremental back-ups, archiving images, creating multimedia,
mastering new software, mixing and creat-ing custom audio discs,
CD duplication, file sharing and much more. Professional users
trust Plextor with their most valuable data.
Easy to install.
With an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface and Plug & Play compatibility,
installing a CD-RW drive has never been easier. You can reclaim
valu-able hard disk space or copy and share files with Drag
& Drop simplicity within minutes of opening the box.
PoweRec-II technology.
PoweRec-II T is a sophisticated write strategy that guarantees
results across a broad base of certified media. This unique
feature calibrates the media to each drive, ensuring the highest
quality write using Z-CLV servo positioning.
Backed by Plextor reliability.
Plextor's reputation for maintaining the highest reliability
in the industry is achieved through state of the art engineering.
Plextor has now engineered into the PlexWriter 40/12/40A a new
technology called BURN-Proof, eliminating buffer underrun errors
that occur in fast write modes. These are the errors that result
in wasted "coasters" -CDs rendered unusable due to a failure
during recording.
BURN-Proof not only compensates for slower source drives, but also allows the PlexWriter 40/12/40A to be used for multi-tasking. You can now do other things on your PC-like sending email, or Web surfing-while burning flawless CDs.
Powerful software puts you in control.
The PlexWriter 40/12/40A comes with a wide variety of powerful
software tools to help you make the most out of your creativity.
In addition to CD recording/ mastering software, there's an
easy writing program so you can drag and drop files to CD-R
and CD-media.
| Features and Benefits | Back to Top |
- Retail
- 3-in-1 drive: 40X CD-R, 12X CD-RW, 40X max CD-ROM
- 4MB buffer
- BURN-Proof technology prevents buffer underrun errors
- Windows ® 98/ME/2000/XPT Mac compatible (software not included)
- Supports Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multisession, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing Modes
| Specifications | Back to Top |
| Performance |
Data Transfer Rate: Z-CLV and CLV write/CAV and CLV read Sustained Read/Write Speeds: 17X/40X (CAV read only) 2.6-6.0 MB/sec (Mode 1, XA Mode 2 Form1, and CD-R) 40X (write only) 6.0 MB/sec 32X (write only) 4.8 MB/sec 24X (write only) 3.6 MB/sec (CD-DA, CD-R) 20X (write only) 3.0 MB/sec 16X (write only) 2.4 MB/sec (CD-DA, CD-R) 14X/32X (CAV read only) 2.08-4.8 MB/sec (CD-DA and CD-R) 10X/24X (PCAV read only) 1.56-3.6 MB/sec (CD-RW) 12X (rewrite only) 1.8 MB/sec 10X (rewrite only) 1.5 MB/sec 8X (read/write/rewrite) 1.2 MB/sec (CD-DA, CD-R) 4X (read/write/rewrite) 600 KB/sec (CD-DA, CD-R) 2X (rewrite only) 300 KB/sec Burst Read/Write: 16.6 MB/sec (PIO Mode 4/DMA Mode 2), 33.3 MB/sec (UDMA Mode 2) Average Random Access: 120 ms Buffer: 4 MB Error Rate: CD-ROM Mode 1: block/1012 bits, CD-ROM Mode 2: block/109 bits Spindle Motor: Brushless |
| Reliability |
MTBF: 60,000 POH Tray Load/Unload Cycles: 10,000 times (In and Out) |
| Recommended Media |
CD-R (74 min or 80 min): 40X Maxell, Mitsubishi Chemical 32X/24X Ricoh, Mitsui Chemicals, Maxell, Taiyo Yuden, Mitsubishi Chemical 20-4X Ricoh, Mitsui Chemicals, Maxell, Taiyo Yuden, Mitsubishi Chemical, TDK, Kodak CD-RW (74 min): 12X Ricoh 10-4X Mitsubishi Chemical, Ricoh (All CD-RW Media is rewritable up to 1,000 times.) |
| Disc |
Useable Formats: CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode 1, Mix CD-ROM
XA, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-I Multisession, CD-Text, CD+G,
UDFB Disc Diameter: 112 cm (74, 79 minutes) Recording Modes: Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multisession, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing |
| Front Panel |
Eject: Auto Eject/Manual Emergency/Software Control Lights: Power on/disc access/writing Disc Loading: Auto load/auto eject Headphone Jack: Stereo Minijack, 0.8 V at 32 Ohms Volume Control: Wheel Knob |
| Rear Panel |
Power Supply: DC +5 V and DC +12 V Interface Connector: IDE host adapter and 40-pin Flat E-IDE cable Audio Output: Analog output, Molex connector Jumper Switches: Master, Slave, Cable Select, DMA Mode 2/UDMA Mode 2 SPDIF: Digital Audio Out |
| Minimum System Requirements |
CPU: Pentium II 300 MHz RAM: 64 MB HDD: 1GB of free space for writing in CD to Image mode ATAPI: DMA must be set to ON in every OS. IDE controller must be set to PIO Mode 4 or DMA Mode 2 (Consult the Operations Manual or Plextor's Web site FAQs for current details on specific IDE chip sets and drives.) OS Support: Windows ® 98/ME/2000/XP T Mac compatible (software not included) |
| Dimensions & Weight |
Dimensions (W/H/D): 5.75 in x 1.63 in x 7.95 in (without
front panel) Weight: 2.65 lbs |
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