| Plextor PlexWriter Premium CD-RW 52/32/52A E-IDE Drive w/Burn Proof |  |
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| Description | Back to Top |
PlexWriter™ Premium E-IDE (ATAPI) CD-RW drive, with built-in Buffer Under Run Proof technology, delivers exceptionally fast performance in a professional 3-in-1 CD solution, while upholding the legendary Plextor reliability.
| Features and Benefits | Back to Top |
- PlexWriter Premium- Beige or Black bezel Internal 52x
Write, 32x ReWrite, 52x Read ATAPI CD-RW drive.
- PlexWriter Premium
E-IDE (ATAPI) CD-RW drive, with built-in Buffer Under Run
Proof technology, delivers exceptionally fast performance
in a professional 3-in-1 CD solution, while upholding the
legendary Plextor reliability.
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The PlexWriter Premium will
create a 650 MB disc in less than 3 minutes, recording
at 52X. Rewrite at a remarkable 32X and browse through
a disc at a speed-reading 52X.
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The PlexWriter Premium will
deliver top performance no matter how you spend your time,
project after project, year after year. Includes drive,
drive and software manuals, 1 pc. CD-R media, software
and mounting screws.
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* The PlexWriter Premium has a unique technology and feature
combination that offers unparalleled reliability and performance
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- Buffer Under Run Proof technology prevents buffer under run errors that can cause wasted media or coasters.
- GigaRec allows high capacity storage of up to 1 GB on a 700 MB disc. With this advanced feature, you can increase the maximum writing capacity up to 40%.
- Q-Check checks and reports written disc quality
- C1/C2, track and focus errors.
- SecuRec offers password protection for your disc and other valuable data.
- SilentMode enables users to vary tray load/unload speed, spin up/down speed and write/read speeds.
- VariRec provides power users with unprecedented control over the burn process.
- PowerRec (Plextor Optimized Writing Error Reduction Control) technology is a sophisticated write strategy for superior quality and stable recording at maximum speed.
- * With an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface and Plug & Play compatibility, installing a CD-RW drive has never been easier. You can reclaim valuable hard disk space or copy and share files with Drag & Drop simplicity within minutes of opening the box.
* Powerful
software that works for you. (Included)
- Roxio Easy CD Creator...make
the most of your creativity. Archive and backup files, customize
audio, author and duplicate CDs.
- Roxio DirectCD...Drag
and drop files to CD-R and CD-RW media, just like with a
hard drive or floppy. - Roxio PhotoSuite...Make better digital
photos with a combination of automated tasks, professional-level
editing tools, creative projects and CD burning fully integrated
into one program.
- PlexTools Professional...Allows you to
control the powerful functions of the PlexWriter Premium
with an easy-to-use interface. It permits drive identification
and control, the display of Compact Disc information, Digital
Audio Extraction, CD copying, and more.
- Additional features
include the retrieval of the ATAPI system information and
logging of Digital Audio Extraction or CD writing activities.
- Dantz Retrospect (30-day trial version)...Backup and restore
solution designed for security, Retrospect protects against
loss due to viruses, newly installed software, user error
and damaged hardware.
* High quality digital audio extraction
* Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP & Mac compatible (software
not included).
* Self-diagnostics validates correct operation
of drive to media.
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| Performance |
Data Transfer Rate CAV, PCAV and CLV write/CAV and CLV
Read Sustained Read/Write Speeds 52X (CAV write) 3.3-7.8 MB/sec (CD-R) 52X (CAV read) 3.43-7.8 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-DA CD-RW) 40X (PCAV write) 3.0-6.0 MB/sec (CD-R) 40X (CAV read) 2.71-6.0 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-DA CD-RW) 32X (PCAV write) 3.0-4.8 MB/sec (CD-R/W) 32X (CAV read) 2.17-4.8 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-DA, CD-RW) 24X (PCAV write) 3.0-3.6 MB/sec (CD-R/RW) 24X (CAV read) 1.6-3.6 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-DA, CD-RW) 20X (CLV write) 3.0 MB/sec (CD-R only) 16X (CLV write) 2.4 MB/sec (CD-R only) 10X (CLV write) 1.5 MB/sec (CD-RW only) 8X (CLV read/write) 1.2 MB/sec (CD-R write only; Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-DA, CD-RW read) 4X (CLV read/write) 600 KB/sec (CD-R/RW write, Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-DA, CD-RW read) Burst Read/Write 16.6 MB/sec (PIO Mode 4/DMA Mode 2), 33.3 MB/sec (UDMA Mode 2) Average Random Access <65 ms Buffer 8 MB Error Rate CD-ROM Mode 1: block/1012 bits, CD-ROM Mode 2: block/109 bits |
| Reliability |
MTBF 60,000 POH Tray Load/Unload Cycles 50,000 times (In and Out) |
| Recommended Media |
CD-R (74 min or 80 min) 52X Maxell, Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim/Mitsubishi
Chemical 40X Maxell, Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical 32–4X Ricoh, Maxell, Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical CD-RW (74 min) 32–24X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical 10–4X Ricoh, Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical (All CD-RW Media is rewritable up to 1,000 times.) |
| Disc |
Useable Formats CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode 1, Mix Mode
CD, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-I, Multi-session, CD-TEXT, CD+G, UDF Disc Diameter 12 cm (74, 79 minutes) Recording Modes Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multi-session, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing, Mt. Rainier Support |
| 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 or above 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. (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™ Mac compatible (software not included) |
| Dimensions & Weight |
Dimensions (W/H/D) 5.75 in x 1.63 in x 7.48 in (without
front panel) Weight 2.21 lbs |
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