Plextor PLEXWRITER 52/32/52A INT-ATAPI CDRW ( PX-PREMIUM/SW )
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • It may be disappointing
  • Perfect for Exact Audio Copies
Plextor PLEXWRITER 52/32/52A INT-ATAPI CDRW ( PX-PREMIUM/SW )

Manufacturer: Plextor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD-ROM DrivesCD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Accessories:
  1. Fellowes NEATO 2000 CD/DVD Labeler Kit Fellowes NEATO 2000 CD/DVD Labeler Kit
  2. Fellowes Nylon CD Wallet (224-Disc Capacity) Fellowes Nylon CD Wallet (224-Disc Capacity)
  3. Fellowes 96 CD Album Faux Leather Black Fellowes 96 CD Album Faux Leather Black
  4. Verbatim 3.5 Rewritable Optical 230MB 512 B/S Mac Fmt 1-Pack Verbatim 3.5 Rewritable Optical 230MB 512 B/S Mac Fmt 1-Pack
  5. ADS DVD Labeling Kit ADS DVD Labeling Kit

ASIN: B000093ISF

Product Description

The high-speed 3-in-1 drive features 52X CD-Write, 32X CD-Rewrite, and 52X-max CD-Read. Available as an internal 5.25-inch half-height drive with an ATA/ATAPI-5 interface, the new PlexWriter Premium is designed for users who require the highest levels of performance, reliability, and functionality. PlexWriter Premium includes PlexTools Professional software to enable a unique combination of user-controllable recording features.The PlexWriter Premium drive makes installation faster and easier than ever before. The drive is designed for flexible PC installation, with ATA/ATAPI-5 interface, support for horizontal or vertical drive bay orientation, and Plug and Play compatibility with Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP operating systems.The unit features an 8MB data buffer and burst data transfer rates of 16.6 MB/sec (PIO Mode 4/DMA Mode 2) or 33.3 MB/sec (UDMA Mode 2). Superior 40X digital audio extraction (DAE) eliminates pops, clicks, and hisses for superior sound quality. All PlexWriter drives support a wide variety of CD writing modes, including Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multi session, and variable/fixed packet writing.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars It may be disappointing.......2003-12-09

I purchased it about 3 months ago to replace my Iomega Predator 48x USB2. about a month after I bought I started having freezing problems in the middle of burning so I emailed the Manufacture and took them 2 weeks to get back to me, (I try to call their toll free # but never had more than 30 min to wait for someone to answer) and their answer was to try the burner on a different computer I don't know the situation of other people but I do not have extra computer laying around my house, so I asked a friend and got the same problems . To this day I have resolved the frizzing by selecting the speed and not setting it at more than 32x which is well bellow the rated speed, after emailing them again about my finding they replied that some times it happens with different media that is not recommended for the drive, "Memorex and Sony media is not recommended. Verbatim seem to work well, though.", to which I tried and didn't solve anything. It was very upsetting having spend so much time on something and have come up empty handed and not just that but have paid over 120 for a drive that burns at 32x. which brings mee too another issue that even though this drive its rated for 52x I never saw it burned at that speed, I have tried different software(Easy CD Creator, even the Plextor Tools that come with the burner, and others), also used different media and no difference. I have a Gateway P3 1000 computer running Windows XP Pro and my friend has a Dell P4 running windows XP Home. My recommendation to you is that if customer care is important to you then shop for a different brand.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect for Exact Audio Copies.......2003-05-16

This drive is amazingly accurate. I selected it to rip a thousand CDs at full resolution based on the numerous positive reviews for Plextor drives on sites devoted to exact audio copying. What I learned along the way in upgrading from my previous drive (Sony OEM of Lite-On) is that audio CDs encode bits differently than CD-ROMs, and that not all CD players are created equally in terms of their ability to read the exact bits from audio CDs.

Using a freeware (well, technically postcardware, the author would appreciate a postcard) program called Exact Audio Copy, or EAC, it is possible to assess how accurately an audio track is being read from CD. The audio CD standard allows for a fair degree of error-correction in the CDs, as well as fairly substantial error-correction via interpolation; CD players vary in their accuracy at reading and in their error-correction software. EAC is particularly good in taking multiple passes over the CD and verifying segments in which the reads disagree. EAC also controls disk read speed and looks up CD titles in a free CD database to structure the way in which tracks are stored to disk.

The bottom line is that this Plextor provides 100.0 percent accurate copies (according to EAC) on 9 out of 10 tracks, with the remaining track usually scoring a 99.9 or 99.8. My previous CD-RW was scoring 97.0 comparitively. I should note that this is at roughly an 8-10X speed multiplier, not at the 52X at which this drive is rated for super-fast CD-ROM reading and writing.

This is the drive you want to make exact audio copies. It's also surprisingly quiet and smooth.
Plextor PLEXWRITER 52/32/52A INT-ATAPI CDRW BLK ( PX-PREMIUM/SW-BL )
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Doesn't work, pure and simple
  • Top quality CD-RW drive...
  • Only The Best
  • Initial troubles but technical support gets an A.
  • Flawless burning.
Plextor PLEXWRITER 52/32/52A INT-ATAPI CDRW BLK ( PX-PREMIUM/SW-BL )

Manufacturer: Plextor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD-ROM DrivesCD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Mac DrivesMac Drives | CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:
  1. Fellowes NEATO 2000 CD/DVD Labeler Kit Fellowes NEATO 2000 CD/DVD Labeler Kit
  2. Fellowes Nylon CD Wallet (224-Disc Capacity) Fellowes Nylon CD Wallet (224-Disc Capacity)
  3. Fellowes 96 CD Album Faux Leather Black Fellowes 96 CD Album Faux Leather Black
  4. Verbatim 3.5 Rewritable Optical 230MB 512 B/S Mac Fmt 1-Pack Verbatim 3.5 Rewritable Optical 230MB 512 B/S Mac Fmt 1-Pack
  5. ADS DVD Labeling Kit ADS DVD Labeling Kit

ASIN: B000093ISG

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Doesn't work, pure and simple.......2005-07-29

Agonizingly slow, wait, drive doesn't spin. A couple megs are copied in 15 minutes and then the drive stops.

Worst drive I ever used.

5 out of 5 stars Top quality CD-RW drive..........2004-08-21

If your looking for the absolute best CD-RW drive out there, this is what your looking for. The Plexwriter Premium has support for any kind of job you need to get done with a CD-R/RW. The drive is suprisingly accurate for ripping audio CDs with EAC, and is capable of making perfect copies for several (but not all) copy-protected PC games. This drive is also capable of high speeds up to 52x, but I believe quality and reliablity over speed for CD-RW drives, so the capped speed of the drive is set 40x (which is default), but can be easily changed using the Plextools software. Talking about Plextools, it allows you to configure several features and settings for your Plextor drive exclusively that you wouldn't find with other conventional drives, such as compacting CDs up to 1GB (GigaRec), password protecting discs (SecuRec), setting spin-down time, tray eject speed, and much more.

I've been using this drive for over a year now and I am very satisfied with Plextor on this one, best CD-RW drive ever made.

5 out of 5 stars Only The Best.......2003-08-30

I agree with Bob Carpenter, i have been using Plextor burners all my life, my first plextor was a 12x scsi, second was a IDE 40x, now i have the 52x. The quality is second to non, plus i never had a problem burning or ripping at max speed.

Plextor drives r the best for making perfect copies. I tried liteon retail and oem. plus samsung burners but they were no good. I used these three to copy the Diablo II play disc and the Command & Conquer 2 cds, a total of 2 tries on each drive, even though they finish burn, when using the cds they dont start the game. But when i use the plextor + the clonecd software i got no problems and playable copied games, for this reason i never had to hack any of the games.

4 out of 5 stars Initial troubles but technical support gets an A........2003-08-02

The features of this drive makes other CDRWs look like child's play. I purchased this drive with the sole intention of making quality backups of my music CDs.

But, I've yet to get this drive to work right.

Techie-speak warning...

I first installed this drive in "slave" mode--as the second drive of the IDE controller--and it worked in mode PIO-4; very slow. So I purchased an ATA133 IDE controller (just for the burner) to have it work in the recommended DMA mode. That didn't help. It would not burn faster than 24x.

I tried several brands and manufacturers of CDRs; both silver and blue azo dye. My other OEM CDRW/DVD drive (Samsung SM-352B) works like a champ with only a 2MB buffer, yet this one at twice the price has been a headache. So, I'm reinstalling WinXP before I send this in for repair...

Update Sep 23, 2003:
Reinstalled WinXP and the problem remained. After exchanging several e-mails with Plextor Support, and several jumper settings later they agreed to replace the drive. Received the replacement--a new unit actually--and installed it. Turned on the machine and there it was in DMA-mode. Uneventful. Plug-and-play. The way it should have been out-of-the-box. It appears I had a lemon.

Although I am taking a star for the bad experience, I am quite satisfied to have found support to be technically knowledgeable of the product, and hassle-free in getting the problem resolved quickly.

The new burner has also turned out excellent.

5 out of 5 stars Flawless burning........2003-05-30

After receiving my Plextor Premium and burning About 25 discs within three days, I have yet to make one coaster. Awesome speed and quality.
Plextor PLEXWRITER 52/32/52A INT-ATAPI CDRW BULK 10PK ( PX-PREMIUM-BPS )
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Plextor PLEXWRITER 52/32/52A INT-ATAPI CDRW BULK 10PK ( PX-PREMIUM-BPS )

    Manufacturer: Plextor
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

    CD-ROM DrivesCD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
    ASIN: B000093ISH

    Product Description

    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.
    Plextor PLEXWRITER 52/32/52A INT-ATAPI CDRW BULK 10PK BLK ( PX-PREMIUM-BPS/BL )
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Plextor PLEXWRITER 52/32/52A INT-ATAPI CDRW BULK 10PK BLK ( PX-PREMIUM-BPS/BL )

      Manufacturer: Plextor
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

      CD-ROM DrivesCD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
      Office ElectronicsOffice Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Calculators | Copiers | Electronic Dictionaries, Thesauri & Translators | Electronic Organizers | Fax Machines | Multifunction Devices | Other Office Equipment | Presentation Products | Printers | Scanners | Scrapbooking | Telephones | eBook Readers
      ASIN: B000093ISI

      Product Description

      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.

      Sony DCR-TRV22E PAL-Format MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Great Camera
      Sony DCR-TRV22E PAL-Format MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder

      Manufacturer: Sony
      ProductGroup: Photography
      Binding: Electronics

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      ASIN: B00009L1V3

      Product Description

      Sony further extends its leadership in the digital video camera arena with the launch of the new Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV series. Sporting compact and lightweight exteriors, the Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV series offers video camera consumers a good range of performance features and outstanding video camera basics - professional-quality lens and unmatched battery life. The DCR-TRV22E comes equipped with a Memory Stick media slot for greater ease of image storage and transfer. The Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV series stands out from the rest of the entry-level digital video cameras in the market with its professional-quality Carl Zeiss lens. This high-quality lens empowers the user to capture and deliver stunningly sharp video and still images, as well as better contrast. The Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV series continues Sony's user-friendly focus. It comes with a unique touch-panel screen, providing easy access to practical functions and facilitating a convenient, spontaneous video recording experience.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Great Camera.......2004-09-20

      The camera is robust even in daily use and rough conditions.... Careful with condensation... the camera is very sensitive to water... only problem is the back loading its very time consuming to change the cassete when on stand....

      Vivitar EZ Motor Date 35mm Camera
      Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
      • One-Time Use Cameras Better Than This One!!!!
      • Avoid at all costs!!
      • Only recommended for outdoor pictures
      • You are getting more for what you are paying for.
      Vivitar EZ Motor Date 35mm Camera

      Manufacturer: Vivitar
      ProductGroup: Photography
      Binding: Electronics

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      Accessories:
      1. FujiFilm Super HQ 200 Speed 48 exp Film (2 Pack) FujiFilm Super HQ 200 Speed 48 exp Film (2 Pack)
      2. Kodak Gold Max 400 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film (4 Pack) Kodak Gold Max 400 Speed 24 Exposure 35mm Film (4 Pack)

      Product Features:
      • High-quality Vivitar 35mm f/5.6 optics
      • Focus free: everything from 4 feet to infinity is in focus
      • Automatic flash with red-eye reduction
      • Oversized LCD display makes it easy to see number of remaining exposures
      • Large viewfinder permits user to easily compose pictures

      ASIN: B00004TVEK

      Product Description

      The Vivitar EZ Motor features an oversized viewfinder that permits user to easily compose pictures even when wearing glasses, built around exclusive high quality Vivitar 35mm f/9 computer designed optics. Focus free ensures that no focusing necessary; everything from 5 feet to infinity is automatically in focus.

      Amazon.com Product Description

      Combining a focus-free system with an automatic flash, Vivitar's EZ motor date 35mm camera provides convenience and point-and-shoot versatility. This compact 35mm camera includes motorized film load, advance, and rewind. The oversized viewfinder has a high eyepoint so you can easily compose pictures, even when wearing glasses. The flash has a recycling time of seven seconds and on or off modes. The red-eye reduction system minimizes red eye in flash portraits. This model includes a wrist strap.

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars One-Time Use Cameras Better Than This One!!!!.......2001-11-16

      I received this camera as a gift and am VERY disappointed with it!!! Pictures taken outside were ok at best, and the ones taken inside, even with alot of lighting, are very dark and hard to see. I would recommend buying a disposable camera before buying this one.

      1 out of 5 stars Avoid at all costs!!.......2001-11-15

      This camera is horrible! I was going away to live in Eastern Europe and didn't want to be bothered with looking for a camera there so I bought two!! Two months later the winding mechanism had broken on both of them. I was so ticked. I thought maybe it was some kind of super fluke but then I talked to some other people who had bought the same camera and their winding mechanism broke too. So my advice is spend another Ten bucks and by a camera that is going to work for longer than a month.

      1 out of 5 stars Only recommended for outdoor pictures.......2000-11-17

      I would only recommend using this camera for taking pictures outside on sunny days. Even taking pictures in a car when there is still daylight produces dark pictures. This camera just doesn't seem to do well inside.

      5 out of 5 stars You are getting more for what you are paying for........2000-09-29

      I had this camera in the past, it was the first camera my husband gave me for our anniversary, but it was stolen. When we saw the same camera in Amazon and we saw the price, we went for it right away. Even my cousin bought one, and she loves the camera too. The best thing is light weight, auto rewind and what I like the most is that I could have the dates printed on the pictures if I want to. Imagine how many pictures people have and don't have an idea on when was taken. The camera is a great gift and it is a great value.

      STARTECH.COM FANALARM 70DB Pc Coolingfanfailurealarm
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        STARTECH.COM FANALARM 70DB Pc Coolingfanfailurealarm

        Manufacturer: STARTECH.COM
        ProductGroup: CE
        Binding: Electronics

        CPU CoolersCPU Coolers | Computer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
        Cooling FansCooling Fans | Computer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
        Computer FansComputer Fans | Electronic Cooling Fans | Thermal Management Products | Electronic Components | Categories | Industrial & Scientific
        Product Features:
        • Alerts the user if the connected fan stops operating
        • Loud, easy to distinguish alarm tone
        • Easy to instal

        ASIN: B00009KGUL

        Product Description

        The StarTech.com fan alarm alerts you when a fan it is connected to slows down considerably or stops working, potentially saving expensive components like CPUs from damage due to overheating. A distinctive audible chime starts playing that cannot be mistaken for any other computer sound. The unit supports the newer TX3 connector fans that have a built-in tachometer.Alarm module has 0.625" diameter and is placed on a 10" long TX3 cable.

        Tasco Green 8x21mm Compact Binoculars
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Tasco Green 8x21mm Compact Binoculars

          Manufacturer: Tasco
          ProductGroup: Photography
          Binding: Electronics

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          ASIN: B00069R1ZC

          Product Description

          Colorful green compact pocket-sized binoculars featuring a unique bridge and quick focus knob. Magnification: 8x. Filed-of-View: 317 ft./ 124 m. Exit Pupil: 2.6mm. Prism Type: Roof. Weight: 7.4 oz. Objective Lens Diameter: 21mm. Lens Coating: Anti-reflective coating. Focus Type: Center. Rubber fold down eyecups. Includes neck strap and carrying pouch.

          ThinkPad T20 2647 - PIII 700 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 12 GB - DVD - Win98 SE - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            ThinkPad T20 2647 - PIII 700 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 12 GB - DVD - Win98 SE - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

            Manufacturer: IBM
            ProductGroup: Personal Computer

            Computers & Add-OnsComputers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Computer Add-Ons | Desktops | Handhelds & PDAs | Notebooks | Servers
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            ASIN: B00029LOG8

            Product Description

            Protected by Titanium Composite covers, ThinkPad T Series notebooks are the lightest high performance mobile computers. These trim and light notebooks are powered by a blazing Intel processor, and a long-lasting battery, making them an ideal mobile computing solution for frequent travelers.Your fingers will never be tired as they lay down comfortably on the keyboard while you manipulate and access your software easily with the TrackPoint. The ThinkPad T series is optimized for connectivity and you stay on-line all the time. Whether you are on your way to a sales call across town or a business meeting across the continent, the ThinkPad T Series notebooks deliver a better experience.
            ThinkPad T20 2647 - PIII 700 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 12 GB - DVD - Win98 SE - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              ThinkPad T20 2647 - PIII 700 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 12 GB - DVD - Win98 SE - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

              Manufacturer: IBM
              ProductGroup: Personal Computer

              NotebooksNotebooks | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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              ASIN: B00005NH7J

              Product Description

              Protected by Titanium Composite covers, ThinkPad T Series notebooks are the lightest high performance mobile computers. These trim and light notebooks are powered by a blazing Intel processor, and a long-lasting battery, making them an ideal mobile computing solution for frequent travelers.Your fingers will never be tired as they lay down comfortably on the keyboard while you manipulate and access your software easily with the TrackPoint. The ThinkPad T series is optimized for connectivity and you stay on-line all the time. Whether you are on your way to a sales call across town or a business meeting across the continent, the ThinkPad T Series notebooks deliver a better experience.

              SmartDisk Flash Trax XT 80 GB Digital Multimedia Player and Storage
              Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
              • Like trying to transport an egg
              • FlashTrax XT
              • A solid product. I'd give it a 4.5 if there was that option.
              • Flash Trax XT memory card reader
              • Excellent Choice for anyone
              SmartDisk Flash Trax XT 80 GB Digital Multimedia Player and Storage

              Manufacturer: SmartDisk Corporation
              ProductGroup: CE
              Binding: Electronics

              MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
              Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
              60 GB60 GB | Hard Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
              Portable Digital Media PlayersPortable Digital Media Players | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
              Accessories:
              1. Shure E4c Sound Isolating Earphones
              2. Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case
              3. Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System
              4. NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player
              5. Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter

              Product Features:
              • Watch hours of movies, recorded television or home videos
              • Carry and enjoy tens of thousands of photos
              • High resolution 3.6" LCD for crisp images
              • FlashTrax XT supports JPEG, BMP, GIF and some RAW digital file formats
              • FlashTrax XT supports MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9 and XviD video file formats

              ASIN: B0009JRP8C

              Product Description

              Transfer, store and share your videos, pictures, audio and data files with FlashTrax XT, the patented, palm-sized, portable multimedia player and video recorder that travels anywhere. Transfer thousands of high-resolution images and hours of video for entertainment. Safely capture and store photos from flash memory cards using "one touch" copy key.

              Customer Reviews:

              2 out of 5 stars Like trying to transport an egg.......2007-02-03

              I bought the XT 80GB and while it does take some time to learn how to use it to its full potential, transfering files between my camera (+2GB CF cards) and my computer was extremely straight-forward.

              My caution (and reason for the low rating) is this: even with the flip screen to protect the LCD, my LCD cracked within 3 months of purchase. It's not like it was being tossed around, or just thrown into a backpack. I've invested alot in my kit and use well-padded cases and packs to transport my equipment. The XT was snuggly and securely padded above and below in the heart of carry-on sized Tamrac Cyberpack8 for a short flight. No turbulence, nothing cramping it, even a case in the outer pocket didn't break.

              Maybe it was a fluke, but I thought the price was a bit too good for 80GB of storage when i bought it; shoulda known better.

              Just as a note - I gave it 2 stars because even though the screen doesn't work, I can still back up cards and download them with the same interface (obviously) on my computer. The drawback is that i can't confirm the transfer to the unit and might lose parts of a shoot - which is why it's just collecting dust in a closet right now - but it is still usable in a limited sense

              2 out of 5 stars FlashTrax XT.......2006-04-01

              It is a great item except it will not accept cards of more than 1G.
              It chokes on anything larger. I was assured by the company it would work with my 2G cards, but it does not.

              While talking with technical support they revealed the unit will not work with anything larger than 1G. It will sometimes work with a 2G card, but rarely.

              If you use nothing larger than a 1G card the product is great.

              5 out of 5 stars A solid product. I'd give it a 4.5 if there was that option........2006-03-04

              I just got one of these to go with my new 10MP DSLR camera/memory hog so that I won't need to sort through 50 CF cards to keep track of my pictures when I travel. The folding lid is great to protect the screen, buttons logically laid out, and the menus are easy to navigate. The MP3 and movie players are an awesome bonus for long flights or train trips. The built in FM radio is pretty cool too.

              It's a little bit of work to manage files using their push-button navigation structure, but it's a small inconvenience for everything else it does. It's easiest to wait till you plug into your PC to deal with that stuff. Battery life could be a little better, but I haven't quite run it dry yet.

              Get the 80GB! MP3's & a few movies will take up a bit of space before you ever transfer your first CF card of photos.

              1 out of 5 stars Flash Trax XT memory card reader.......2006-02-10

              I just got my Flash Trax XT today and was shocked to discover that it won't read Sony Memory Sticks. I tried to see if they have an adapter so that the reader will read my memory sticks but none is available. I can't understand why it does not support one of the most widely used memory cards in the world. Or at the very least have and adapter at a reasonable price that I can buy. Why was the fact that memory sticks don't work in this device not made clear in the buying information. The player looks like it is a very nice unit but I'll never know..........

              5 out of 5 stars Excellent Choice for anyone.......2006-01-31

              I am not a computer geek like some people, but with a little practice, I found the Flash Trax XT an excellent device. It was a Christmas gift for my wife and she loved it. The 80 GB is tops and I recommend that if anyone decides to purchase this device, make sure you get the 80 GB and you will really appreciate your choice as you become accustomed to it's capabilities. The only down side that I found was that the instructions may not have been as detailed as they could have been, but then sometimes a little less information is better then to much. I travel a lot and I have no regrets on this purchase and have really enjoyed all that it can do. My wife tells me that I use her present more then she does. Overall, it is fantastic!

              Targus NWCMB010U USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW Slim
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Compact and useful
              • Excellent Product
              • Exactly what I needed
              • Great portable drive for tablets
              Targus NWCMB010U USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW Slim

              Manufacturer: Targus
              ProductGroup: CE
              Binding: Electronics

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              Accessories:
              1. Targus DMC111 Digital Memory Card Case - Black (Koskin) Targus DMC111 Digital Memory Card Case - Black (Koskin)

              Product Features:
              • Slim External DVD/CD-RW Drive
              • Plug-And-Play: No Additional Software Drivers Required
              • Easy Hot Plug Installation: Connect and Disconnect Without Restarting Your Computer
              • 24X Cd/Cdr/CD-RW Read/Write, 8X DVD Read
              • Powered From Notebook¿S USB Ports

              ASIN: B0002376MU

              Product Description

              NOTEWORTHY DVD CD 24X EXTERNAL SLIM DRIVE USB 2.0

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Compact and useful.......2007-08-30

              I was so pleased to have a CD ROM drive again (the one built in to my computer died ages ago). This little number is great! Absolutley reliable, perfect XP compatibility, and the USB connection makes it so easy -- no extra power cords.

              5 out of 5 stars Excellent Product.......2007-07-02

              Recently decided to use my dvd slot on my thinkpad t60p for another hard-drive. This external slimline dual dvd writer runs off my usb port: the included power adapter is not required for newer machines. I did a lot of research, this looks like the best product out there for slimline dvd writers that can be powered of the machine itself

              5 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed.......2007-01-10

              No extra AC power cord needed. My DVD player in my laptop went out and the laptop manufacturer wanted $450 for an in-case proprietary replacement. I use the DVD player a lot on the plane and unless I'm in first class, don't have power. This one runs off the USB power. It's very slim and not bulky. Just what I needed. I only have one question. Why don't they sell this thing in computer retail stores. It's a winner!

              5 out of 5 stars Great portable drive for tablets.......2007-01-05

              Easy to install.
              Runs entirely on USB power.
              Perfect for the ultraportable for application loading or games.

              SimpleTech STI-HD2.5/30SL 30GB Internal Notebook Drive Hard Disk Drive (Bare Drive)
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                SimpleTech STI-HD2.5/30SL 30GB Internal Notebook Drive Hard Disk Drive (Bare Drive)

                Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology
                ProductGroup: CE
                Binding: Electronics

                Drives & StorageDrives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | CD-ROM Drives | CD-RW Drives | DVD Recordable Drives | DVD-ROM Drives | Floppy Drives | Hard Drives | Host Bus Adaptors | RAID Array | SCSI Disk Storage | Tape Backup Devices | USB Flash Drives | Zip Drives
                MemoryMemory | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Memory Finder | Memory Cards | Memory Card Readers | Memory Card Adapters | PC Memory | Mac Memory | Printer Memory Modules
                ASIN: B00006HUHI

                Product Description

                SimpleTech features a comprehensive line of hard drive upgrades for popular portables by leading manufacturers. SimpleTech designs its hard drive upgrades with your portable's special power and space requirements in mind. So you can be sure you're installing a hard drive that meets the performance and technical specifications set by manufacturers.

                Electronics:

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                2. PNY 128 MB CompactFlash Flash Memory Card
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                7. PoGo! RipDrive 20 GB MP3 Player
                8. PoGo! RipFlash DX MP3/WMA Player and WMA Recorder (256 MB)
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                10. Polaroid Black Ink Cartridge (14610)

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