Plextor PlexWriter 40x12x40 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive

Average customer rating:

Works like a champ!

Great Overall CD-RW Drive

In the words of comic book guy: "Worst Drive Ever!"

Won't be obselete for years

Plextor 40x (Write) beaten by Yamaha 24x (Write) by 300%!

Plextor PlexWriter 40x12x40 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive

Manufacturer: Plextor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Internal Drives | CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Mac Drives | CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Memorex 4.7GB 4x DVD+R Media (25-Pack Spindle)

Product Features:

Easy connectivity: USB 2.0 and 1.1 fully compatible

BURN-Proof technology prevents buffer underrun errors

PoweRec-II technology is a sophisticated write strategy providing superior quality recording at maximum speed for your chosen media

4 MB buffer

Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP and Mac (software not included) compatible

ASIN: B00006394O

Product Description

The PlexWriter 40/12/40 E-IDE (ATAPI) drive is the leader in its class with blazing recording and rewrite speed. Recording at 40X speed, the new drive is capable of burning a CD in just over three minutes. Features like BURN-Proof and PoweRec-II ensure maximum quality and data integrity.

Amazon.com Product Description

The PlexWriter 40/12/40A combines Plextor's proven reliability with the most exceptional record, rewrite, and playback capabilities available. 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 three minutes. CD-rewriting is achieved at faster-than-ever 12x speeds.

With an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface and plug-and-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-and-drop simplicity within minutes of opening the box. PoweRec-II technology 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.

Plextor has engineered into the PlexWriter 40/12/40A a 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, it also allows the PlexWriter 40/12/40A to be used for multitasking. You can now do other things on your PC--like send e-mail or surf the Web--while burning flawless CDs.

The PlexWriter 40/12/40A comes with a wide variety of powerful software tools to help you make the most 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.

This drive is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP, and comes with a one-year warranty and unlimited toll-free technical support.

Customer Reviews:

Works like a champ!.......2003-04-02

I won't question Brad from Illinois on his problems with the drive, but I have had none. I installed the drive in a machine that I custom built strictly for Digital Audio work. I don't mean copying CDs and burning MP3s, I mean creating music. It was not only my first attempt at building a Dig.Aud. workstation, it was also my first attempt at building a computer of any kind. I've done some CD, memory, and hard drive installations, but never the whole thing. I set the jumpers, installed the drive, inserted the power cable and IDE cable, then booted up and had absolutely no problems. The software tha came with it is helpful, and perhaps useful, but I may see what else is out there.

Now, Plextor is now the only CD burner I'd ever buy. I have burned a half dozen CDs, and made a couple of variety discs, and all audio came through flawlessly. The few data discs I have burned (for pictures with a new digital camera) also worked great. I don't know what the real pros use, but this should do every job short of that.

Great Overall CD-RW Drive.......2002-11-20

If you're looking for a drive that'll spit out "My Favorites: Vol. 3" in under 5 minutes, this drive will do it for you. If you're looking to backup all of those digital photos of your latest family trip to Disney, this drive will do it. It does what it's supposed to do and fairly quickly and with its "BURN-Proof" technology, it is nearly impossible to waste a CD.

However, for those of you that are looking to backup your copy-protected media, this drive is already obsolete. It will read sub-channel data, but the newest protections need several other features, namely the ability to write correct EFM coding, not found on this and most other drives. If you're looking for a drive that will copy just about anything, try a Lite-On or Pacific Digital drive.

Aside from the drive itself, the package comes with a clear and concise installation manual, a full one-year warranty, free tech support, and the software necessary to burn your own discs. While some of the software (Roxio's Easy CD Creator) is a little on the flimsy side, it makes burning a basic music or data CD a simple task for even the newest computer users.

Overall, the Plextor 40/12/40A is a solid drive. It will reliably burn music and data in a relatively short amount of time. So if that's all you'll be using it for, this is your drive. If however, you like to keep back-ups of your games / software, you will find that it will become increasingly obsolete as newer protections are developed.

Pros:

-Quick
-Reliable
-Unlimited Free Tech Support
-Good Installation Instructions

Cons:
-Will not burn newest game / software protections

In the words of comic book guy: "Worst Drive Ever!".......2002-11-15

Good plastic and metal went to this!?! Can't read half the discs I have. Won't burn above 8X even with a very capable computer. And now they won't help me with customer support! Apparently it's my problem for buying their 160 dollar POS.

Supposedly Lite-On has a comparable reputation with about 1/2 the cost. Maybe you should try one of those.

Very unimpressed. 12 thumbs down.

Won't be obselete for years.......2002-09-08

I got this drive the moment it came out. With the CDR's that I use, I burn a completely loaded CD in 4 minutes. What people do not realize is this drive is faster than what most CDR's can be written at (even if the blank CD says 40x). If you get this drive now you will not need to upgrade for years because this drive will be able to write a full CD in 2 - 3 minutes as blank CDs catch up. Some other features include:

- 4 Meg buffer (another CD saving feature)
- Upgradeable (the drive can be upgraded to support new CD media)
- Super Cheap!
- 1 Year manufacturer's warranty
- Unlimited toll free tech support from Plextor

I promise you will not get all that from another CDRW drive!

Plextor 40x (Write) beaten by Yamaha 24x (Write) by 300%!.......2002-06-15

Received the Plextor 40-12-40 today. Installation went like a breeze. Drive was immediately recognized by W98SE. Documentation is outstanding! Ships with CD Creator 5 (Basic) which is so crippled it's worthless. Upgrade to Platinum costs [more]. Also comes with Plextor Manager program which is much better.
Now the 'good' part. Drive rips to .wav at about 11x MAX. Of course, it takes another 1.5-1.75 minutes to convert a track to MP3, so 40x claim, or even 20x, is of no value what-so-ever. The replaced drive (Yamaha 24x) burned a 74min CD-R in 4:55. This Plextor 40x burned the same CD in 14:45 using the supplied CD Creator 5.0 Basic! Almost 15 minutes for a drive that's supposed to burn Audio CD at least 10x-24x. Using AudioGrabber for ripping was pathetic (1.8x) and WinRip topped at 3.0. So, in short, the drive only rips to .WAV at max 11.0x and then only with the supplied crippled CD Creator 5 Basic. Now I need to send this back and incur the hassle and the shipping expenses. I am thoroughly unhappy with this product.

Plextor PlexWriter 40x12x40 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive (10 Pack)

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Plextor PlexWriter 40x12x40 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive (10 Pack)

Manufacturer: Plextor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

PlexWriter 40/12/40S Ultra SCSI drive, with built-in BURN-Proof technology, delivers exceptionally fast performance in a professional 3-in-1 CD solution, while upholding the legendary Plextor reliability.Creating a 650 MB disk in less than 3 minutes, recording at 40X is not an illusion anymore. Rewrite at a remarkable 12X or browse through a disk at a speed-reading 40X. The PlexWriter will deliver top performance no matter how you spend your time, project after project, year after year.

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Plextor PlexWriter 40x12x40 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive (10 Pack)

Manufacturer: Plextor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Plextor PlexWriter 40x12x40 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive (Black)

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Plextor PlexWriter 40x12x40 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive (Black)

Manufacturer: Plextor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Plextor PlexWriter 40x12x40 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive (Black) 10 Pack

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Plextor PlexWriter 40x12x40 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive (Black) 10 Pack

Manufacturer: Plextor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Has a nice big bright LCD screen.
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There's a threaded hole on the bottom for tripod placement.
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Great Camera for the price But not for Indoor or Night use.......2007-05-25

I just bought camera about a month ago and have used it during my wedding and honeymoon. This camera is Great if you want to take outside shots. It stores everything to a 2GB sd card which gives you about 1hr of record time. I bought 3 cards but only used 1 card for the whole honeymoon etc... and to off load it to a PC is so easy. I love it but my only complain is it's poor capturing in low light. Inside buildings with low light come out even darker than normal and u can forget about recording anything at night but for the price it's great.

My first camcorder.......2007-05-14

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ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ProductGroup: CE

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Manufacturer: Russound
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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I agree it does the job

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Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

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ASIN: B00006B8ZC

Product Description

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Customer Reviews:

Very Functional Case.......2007-06-10

I picked one of these up about 6 months ago. Fits my Palm TX nicely with the flip cover on. Holds the PDA very securely yet it is quickly accesable. This was just what I was lookng for, not wanting a typical "case" that stayed on the Palm.

I find I use this case a lot on weekends when I'm wearing jeans. (During the week my Palm normally resides in a pocket of my uniform.) Also makes a good cover for when I want to toss my Palm in my bag.

I agree it does the job.......2005-12-14

I've carried an Ipaq 3835 in this case for three years and it has done very well. I keep the Ipaq in the style sleeve that it came with, and this slides nicely into the case. It is very well-protected and has survived a drop or two and some rain exposure. The belt loop is secure and won't mess up your belt. Another plus is that the flap will not let the stylus fall out, even if your ipaq has "loose stylus syndrome". Facing the Ipaq towards yourself rather than out lets you use the angle and the grooves of the speaker to quickly pull it out of the case. It is possible with practice to have the Ipaq drawn and ready to use within fractions of a second. On the downside, the velcro is finally shot (probably from quickdraw practice), so I need to order a new case. The edges also show wear. Still, the CHUS01 is a great design.

Very capable.......2005-01-08

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