Plextor PX-716A, spesifikkasjoner!

[OC-Freak]

Writing Speeds:

DVD+R: 16x

DVD-R: 16x

DL DVD+R: 4X

CD-R: 48x

Rewriting Speeds:

DVD+RW: 8x

DVD-RW: 4x

CD-RW: 24x

Reading Speeds:

DVD-ROM: 16x

CD-ROM: 48x

Buffer Underrun Proof Technology: Stops buffer underrun errors

GigaRec Technology

Intelligent Recording

SecureRecording Technology

Silent Mode

Q-Check

VariRec Technology

PoweRec Technology (Plextor Optimised Writing Error Reduction Control)

Supports Lossless Linking (DVD+R/RW)

Zero Link (DVD-R/RW)

Supports Background Formatting

Access Time <100 ms for CD; 150 ms for DVD

8MB Buffer

E-IDE (ATAPI) interface

Compatible with: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP

MultiRead Compatible

Supports SPDIF (Digital Audio Output)

High Quality Digital Audio Extraction

A black tray, to reduce the jitter and to increase the quality of the burned CD

Two year fast warranty service (EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect & Return); 1 year in other countries.

 

Official press release:

 

Quote:

NOW 8.5 GB DOUBLE LAYER BURNING IN NO TIME AT ALL (IN LESS THAN 6 MINUTES) WITH THE PLEXTOR PX-716A

 

 

Brussels, September 2004 - More data on the same disc, that's the simple way of describing the latest revelation from Plextor. The PX-716A is a double layer, dual format DVD burner that burns 4 hours of high quality MPEG 2/DVD in no time at all. This internal DVD burner stands out by its disc speeds of no less than 16x for DVD plus, 16x for DVD minus and 4x for DVD + R DL (Double Layer).

 

But no worries if you still have a stock of 8-speed media, as these will also have a writing speed of 16x with the PX-716A.. The PX-716A will be in the shops for 130 EUR plus VAT, and besides PlexTools Professional and an extra black front bezel you will also be getting some five software packages.

 

The PX-716A is fast, currently the fastest device for writing and reading ordinary DVD’s around.

 

The format is irrelevant, as all reading and writing takes place at a speed of 16x. But speed may not go at the expense of quality. That's why much attention was also devoted to the intelligence of the PX-716A. The term ‘Intelligent Recording’ covers a number of critical aspects that ensure the quality of reading and writing functionality. ‘AutoStrategy’ is a self-learning writing technology for developing a writing strategy. The advantage is that here we achieve good writing quality on unprecedented media. ‘IntelligentTilt’ controls the laser in three dimensions, with the purpose of achieving equivalent writing and reading quality in the case of surface imperfections. Finally, ‘PoweRec’, is a complex piece of writing intelligence ensuring superior recording quality at high speeds on certified media.

 

So the PX-716A not only gives you speed. It is the first appliance from Plextor that can burn double layer at a speed of 4x. Double layer means that you can burn 4 hours of high quality MPEG-2/DVD video on one 8.5 GB DVD, almost double the capacity of standard DVD’s. So now you need fewer discs to back up your favourite DVD’s, CD collections, MP3 collections, photo albums and other data in no time at all. And just for the record, the PX-716A also obviously supports CD’s. These are written and read at 48x and rewritten at 24x.

 

Unique extras

 

To prevent underruns the PX-716A uses ‘Buffer Underrun Proof technology’. Direct recording on a DVD is possible with DVD±VR (Video Recording). And thanks to the ‘Background Formatting’ function and an 8 MB buffer memory, the PX-716A can also format while writing.

 

And that's not all Plextor has to offer. VariRec technology allows you to change the laser intensity. This enables the user to improve and personalise sound recordings. ‘GigaRec’ also allows the reducing or increasing of the storage capacity of CD’s by between 60% and 130% of the stated media capacity.

 

Data protection is also possible thanks to ‘Securec’ hardware password protection. This key directly burns an inscription on the CD. This is ideal for creating and saving master copies of important data, for example

 

To lengthen the life of your drive and also have the whole process take place in practical silence you can use ‘Silent Mode’ to determine the access time, reading and writing speed and ejection time. A ‘Q-Check’ or quality control before or after the burning process additionally gives you the necessary info about the quality of your DVD/CD. The following tests are available: C1/C2 error test, FE/TE test, Beta/Jitter test, PI/PO error test and Time Analyser (TA).

 

The equipment

 

The internal PX-716A has an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface. A white and black front bezel and comprehensive manual in 16 languages are included Besides its own ‘PlexTools Professional’ software, you are also provided with a range of attractive full and trial software versions from Ahead, Pinnacle, Cyberlink, Sonic and Ulead.

 

For people who want to build their own computer as small as possible, an indisputable advantage is that the length of this DVD recorder (170mm) is shorter than the European standard. Obviously an external model and a Serial ATA of this high-performance data monster is also to be provided, but there is still a short wait before their arrival.

 

The PX-716A will be available from the end of October at the many Plextor dealers for a recommended retail price of 130 EUR* (excl. VAT).

 

* incl. Fast Warranty Service (2 year warranty in the EU, Norway and Switzerland (Collect&Return); 1 year in other countries (Check Plextor Website for up to date information on www.plextor.be)

 

Tenke det kunne være noen som er interessert i å vite dette

 

Anbefalt listepris er drøyt 1300,- NOK (130 EUR = 1081 NOK + 24% mva), med andre ord ca det samme som 2 stk ND-3500A eller 2stk Lite-On SOHW-1633S.....

[OC-Freak]

Skal komme på markedet i slutten av Oktober.

[Robin B]

Da tenker jeg som den Plextor fan`en jeg har vært i en del år nå må smelle til når den kommer her til lands.

[OC-Freak]

Jepp - men synd for plextor.... det er stort sett bare plextor fanatikerene som kjøper plextor...

 

De fleste andre ser på pris og da viker ikke plextor så gunstig.

 

Gleder meg til å se de første testene - skulle gjerne hatt en selv og satt den opp mot BenQ DW1620A, Pioneer DVR-A08XLA, NEC ND-3500AG og Samsung 552T..... da jeg har alle disse her

[stigfjel]

Jeg hadde gjerne sett denne brenneren på SCSI interface...

Kunne da faktisk ha vurdert å kjøpe den.

Endret 27. september 2004 av stigfjel

[Gjest Slettet-10579]

Hmm, er det noen som vet om en Dual-layer brenner som har SATA-interface? Jeg skal ha meg ny brenner, og den _skal_ være SATA. Jeg har en forkjærlighet for Plextor, så jeg skulle ønske de kom med en dual-layer brenner med SATA-interface. Min NEC-1300 fungerer utmerket enda, men - vil ha DL

 

A black tray, to reduce the jitter and to increase the quality of the burned CD

Er dette fakta, reduserer svart farge på tray jitter, eller er det bare tøys?

Endret 27. september 2004 av Slettet-10579

[OC-Freak]

Hmm, er det noen som vet om en Dual-layer brenner som har SATA-interface? Jeg skal ha meg ny brenner, og den _skal_ være SATA. Jeg har en forkjærlighet for Plextor, så jeg skulle ønske de kom med en dual-layer brenner med SATA-interface. Min NEC-1300 fungerer utmerket enda, men - vil ha DL

 

A black tray, to reduce the jitter and to increase the quality of the burned CD

Er dette fakta, reduserer svart farge på tray jitter, eller er det bare tøys?

Det kommer nok S-ATA versjon av PX-716A rett før jul om jeg ikke tar feil

 

Lite-On kommer også med S-ATA om noen måneder - og jeg tror flere andre vil følge.

 

Hehe, tror ikke den svarte skufen har noen betydning - men plextor har ihvertfall funnet enda noe de kan skryte av.

 

Pioneer og BenQ har også svart skuffe - men de skryter ikke av at den har noen spesiell funksjon.......

[Gjest Slettet-10579]

Jeg hadde bestilt en NEC-3500, men jeg tror jeg venter på DL-brennere med SATA -> *avbestilt*

 

Min NEC-1300 får duge frem til jul

[Octavian]

og jeg som kjøpte px-712A i går... stor forskjell på disse??

leste ikke så mye på den, hallo, det var plextor! har en vanelig plextor brenner, den tar jo ALT.

[OC-Freak]

og jeg som kjøpte px-712A i går... stor forskjell på disse??

leste ikke så mye på den, hallo, det var plextor! har en vanelig plextor brenner, den tar jo ALT.

PX-712A støtter ikke Double layer - som vel er det viktigste forskjellen mellom de to brennerene.