June 30, 2004 08:01 AM US Eastern
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Plextor Introduces External DVD+-R/RW Burner With 12X DVD-R
Recording Speed; Dual-Formal DVD+-R/RW
Drive Supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394
FireWire
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 2004--Plextor(R) Corp., a
leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment,
today announced the new PX-712UF DVD+-R/RW drive with support for high-speed 12X
DVD+R and 8X DVD-R recording. A dual interface supports both Hi-Speed USB 2.0
and full-speed compliant IEEE-1394 FireWire(R), enabling Plextor customers to
easily share a single external high-performance DVD/CD recorder among multiple
Apple(R) Macintosh(R) and Microsoft(R) Windows(R)-based personal computer
systems.
The PX-712UF gives users the ability to create, edit, and share
customized DVDs and CDs in less time than ever before. With support for both
DVD+R and DVD-R recording, the new Plextor drive helps remove the risk of
purchasing a DVD/CD burner that does not comply with future DVD recording
standards.
The PX-712UF supports 12X DVD+R and 8X DVD-R Writing; 4X DVD+RW and 4X
DVD-RW Rewriting; and 16X max DVD-Reading. The DVD/CD burner also boasts
high-speed 48X CD-R Writing, 24X CD-RW Rewriting, and 48X max CD-Reading. The
drive includes a bundle of premium Microsoft Windows-compatible software from
Roxio, including Roxio(R) Easy CD & DVD Creator(TM) 6 -- DVD Edition, and
Roxio PhotoSuite(R) 5 SE. For Macintosh users, Toast Lite versions 5 & 6 are
also included.
"The PX-700 series RDVD drives are Plextor's best selling products at
electronics retailers such as Best Buy," said Howard Wing, vice president of
sales and marketing for Plextor. "Feedback from retail customers tells us that
the PX-700 series drives are popular because they plug and play with Microsoft
Windows and Apple Macintosh computers and they are easily transportable from
location to another, usually office to home and back again. Customers like the
versatility of burning CDs and DVDs, the support for virtually every recording
format, and the ability to attach to almost any computer."
Plextor PX-712UF DVD+-R/RW
Drive
The Plextor PX-712UF is a highly versatile DVD/CD burner specifically
designed to deliver high-quality recording performance. All Plextor DVD/CD
drives are designed for easy installation with Microsoft(R) Windows(R)-based
personal computer systems and Apple Computer's Power Macintosh desktop line.
The PX-712UF has an 8 MB buffer and features Buffer Underrun Proof
Technology to prevent buffer underrun errors and allow multi-tasking. Burst data
transfer rates of 480 Mbps (Hi-Speed USB 2.0) or 400 Mbps (IEEE 1394 FireWire)
allow users to burn a 4.7GB DVD+R disc in approximately six minutes.
Lossless Linking/Zero Link technology enables users to perform basic
editing tasks directly on the DVD disc, so there is no need to reload DVD
content back to a PC to make minor changes, and no need to re-burn an entire DVD
after making small edits.
The PX-712UF also includes PlexTools(R) Professional software to enable a
unique combination of user-controllable CD recording and CD/DVD media test
features, including:
-- GigaRec(TM) allows high capacity storage up to 1 GB on a 700 MB CD
disc.
-- SecuRec(TM) offers password protection for CD discs.
-- Q-Check(TM) for CD media checks and graphs the results of written disc
quality -- C1/C2 errors, track and focus errors, and beta/jitter errors.
-- Q-Check(TM) for DVD media checks and graphs the results of written
disc quality including PI/PO.
-- Silent Mode(TM) enables users to vary tray load/unload speed, spin
up/down speed and write/read speeds.
-- PoweRec(TM) allows for superior quality and stable recording at
maximum speed.
-- VariRec(TM) allows adjustment of the laser power to produce the
highest quality audio recording possible.
Plextor Software Bundle for Windows: Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6.2,
DVD Edition and Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE.
Plextor's bundled software package offers ease-of-use and extensive
functionality for Windows platforms. The PlexWriter PX-712UF ships with Easy CD
& DVD Creator 6 DVD Edition, Roxio's number-one selling DVD/CD-recording
software, providing users the ability to create movie DVDs, data DVDs, music
CDs, photo slide shows synchronized with music, data CDs, and backup copies of
personal discs.
The PlexWriter PX-712UF drive also includes, Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE for
capturing, organizing, editing, and sharing digital photos; and a 30-day trial
version of Dantz Retrospect(R) data backup software. For Macintosh users, Toast
Lite versions 5 & 6 are also included.
Pricing and Availability
The Plextor PX-712UF DVD+-R/RW drive is scheduled for shipment to
distributors and resellers in North and South America in
August 2004. The PX-712UF drive has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
(MSRP) of $ 299.00 USD. All retail packages include unlimited toll-free
technical support and one-year full warranty.
About Plextor
Plextor Corp. is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance
digital media equipment for professionals, consumers, and enterprises.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley since 1990, Plextor has
introduced generations of award-winning products, including digital video
converters and CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD+-R/RW optical disk drives. Plextor is
privately owned by Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of
advanced technology hardware and precision electronic equipment headquartered in
Japan.
PlexWriter is a trademark of Plextor Corp. All other trademarks, trade
names, registered trademarks, or registered trade names are the property of
their respective holders.
Roxio,
the Roxio tagline, PhotoSuite, Easy CD & DVD Creator and Easy CD Creator are
either trademarks or registered trademarks of Roxio, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective
owners.
Source: Business Wire
