Plextor PlexWriter 161040A 16x10x40 Internal EIDE CDRW Drive
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: PlextorModel: PX-W1610TA/SW
Product features:
- EIDE (ATAPI) interface
- 16x write capability from core to edge of a CD
- Create a 650 MB disc in about 5 minutes
- Fast 140-millisecond average access time
- BURN-Proof technology eliminates buffer underrun problems
- Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 40x CD-R Media (100-Pack Spindle)
- Altec Lansing AVS300 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, White)
- Altec Lansing AVS200 2.0 Computer Speakers (2-Speaker, White)
- Creative Labs DTT3500 DeskTop Theater Digital 5.1 Computer Speaker System
- Yamaha TSS-1B 5.1 Computer Speakers (6-Speaker, Black)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Plextor PlexWriter 161040A 16x10x40 Internal EIDE CDRW Drive
Customer Review: Fast, Quiet, and works like a charm
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using the Plextor16/10/40 for about 2 months now and have not yet experianced a problem. I burn about 30 CD's a month on regular and this is by far the fastest drive I have used so far, I have used the Yamaha 16 spped CD-RW as well and the Plextor beats it by about minute and is quieter also.I have switced the unit between all 3 of my Computers andit works perfectly on all 3. The inclusion of the burn-proof technology works like it should reducing coasters to 1 in 2 months of burning. The Plextor is also compatiable with CloneCD and it does read sub-channel data.
I guess the only thing I can find fault with is its software package. I personally despise Adaptec Easy CD creator which is the software it comes with. It does get the job done as is pretty simple to start with, however a more robust burning software like Nero would be better suited for this drive. The Plex manager software is also pretty darn bad. It seemed that it liked to crash alot and was buggy as all get out, so I just unistalled it and no more problems.
Overall the hardware performs exaclty like it should, burning at a full 16x all the way across the disk. The software is its weak spot. If you are an avid burner than you will probably want to upgrade to Nero, but the Adaptec will get any beginner up and burning in no time. The Plex manager software shouldjust be avoided at all cost and not be installed as it caused a number of crashes on all of my computers.
Description of Plextor PlexWriter 161040A 16x10x40 Internal EIDE CDRW Drive
The internal E-IDE (ATAPI) PlexWriter 161040A drive delivers 16x write capability, 10x rewrite, and 40x playback speeds, allowing you to create a 650 MB disc in about five minutes, and rewrite the disc in just over seven. With included software, the PlexWriter provides a reliable, high-performance system for recording audio CDs, storing digital images, archiving files, and creating multimedia productions. Engineered into the drive is BURN-Proof technology, which eliminates buffer underrun errors that occur in fast-write modes, and allows the PlexWriter to be used for multitasking, so you can send e-mail or surf the Web while burning CDs.Plextor provides a one-year full warranty on the drive and unlimited toll-free technical support.