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Release: May 16, 2005
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SHIPS NEW LOW COST 16X DVD BURNER
PX-740A
Series DVD Burner Features 16X DVD±R Single-Layer
Recording,
8X DVD+R Double-Layer Recording
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FREMONT,
Calif. – May 16, 2005 - Plextor® Corp.,
a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance
digital media equipment, today announced the immediate
availability of the PX-740A Series DVD±R/RW drive.
Priced at $109 (MSRP), the internal PX-740A DVD±R/RW
drive is aimed at mainstream PC users who want reliable,
lightning fast performance but don’t require the
professional recording features found in Plextor’s
PX-716 Series DVD burners.
The
PX-740A delivers state-of-the-art recording speeds of
8X DVD+R Double-Layer (DL) and 4X DVD-R Dual Layer (DL)
DVD (8.5 GB), as well as 16X DVD±R on recommended
single-layer DVD media. The internal drive features
an ATA/ATAPI-5 (EIDE) interface for broad based PC-compatibility.
Burst data transfer rates for the internal drive are
16.7 MB/sec for PIO Mode-4, 16.7 MB/sec for DMA-2, and
33.3 MB/sec for Ultra DMA33. A short drive length of
6.99-inches accommodates small form-factor PCs. The
PX-740A will be available with either a beige or black
bezel.
“Analysis
of end-user requirements reveals that a vast majority
of customers simply want reliable DVD and CD recording
at the fastest possible speed,” said Howard Wing,
vice president of sales and marketing for Plextor. “The
PX-740A drive is an addition to our award-winning 16X
DVD drive platform, without the advanced user-controlled
features required by professionals. This makes the lower
cost PX-740A an ideal solution for daily backup of data
and other corporate IT and SOHO applications.”
Plextor
PX-740A Series DVD±R/RW Drive
The Plextor PX-740A Series drive is a highly versatile
10-in-1 DVD/CD burner that supports 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R
DL, and 16X DVD±R Writing; 8X DVD+RW and 6X DVD-RW
Rewriting; and 16X max DVD-Reading; as well as high-speed
48X CD-R Writing, 32X CD-RW Rewriting, and 48X max CD-Reading.
The
PX-740A drive has a 2 MB buffer and features Buffer Underrun
Proof Technology to prevent buffer underrun errors and
allow multi-tasking. Lossless Linking/Zero Link technology
enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly
on the DVD disc.
Nero
Software Bundle
Plextor's bundled software package offers ease-of-use
and extensive functionality for Windows platforms. All
PX-740A drives ship with the award-winning Nero 6 software
suite for burning video, music, photos, and data to DVD
or CD. The Plextor bundle includes Nero Express 6 for
CD & DVD recording; NeroVision Express 2 SE for DVD
video editing and authoring; Nero PhotoShow Express for
photo management and editing; InCD 4.2 for drag &
drop packet writing; Nero Showtime for video playback;
and Nero Toolkit for drive test and speed control.
Pricing
and Availability
The Plextor PX-740A drive will ship to distributors and
resellers in North and South America in June 2005 with
a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $109.00
USD. All retail packages include 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. Shinano Kenshi
is best known for its expertise in manufacturing motors.
Contact Plextor at www.plextor.com.
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.
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