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Release: February 13, 2006
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SHIPS INDUSTRY’S FIRST 18X DVD±R BURNER
Internal
Drive Features 10X DVD+R Recording on Double-Layer
8.5 GB Discs
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FREMONT,
Calif. – Feb 13, 2006
- Plextor® Corp., a leading developer and manufacturer
of high-performance digital media equipment, today announced
the PX-760A DVD±R/RW CD-R/RW drive. The multifunction
internal drive is aimed at professionals and power PC
users who require reliability, lightning-fast performance,
and premium recording features.
The
PX-760A is a versatile DVD/CD burner that delivers state-of-the-art
recording speeds of 18X DVD±R on certified 16X
DVD±R media. Users can burn up to four hours
of high-quality MPEG-2/DVD video on a single 8.5 GB
disc using 10X DVD+R on Double-Layer media and 6X DVD-R
on Dual Layer media. The drive also supports 8X DVD+RW
and 6X DVD-RW Rewriting; 16X max DVD-Reading; and 48X
CD-R Writing, 24X CD-RW Rewriting, and 48X max CD-Reading.
DVD±VR is supported for direct disc recording,
while DVD+RW background format eliminates the need to
manually format a DVD+RW disc.
“Plextor
continues to raise the bar with the fastest DVD burner
on the market and more product choices than ever before,”
said Pete Schwartz, vice president of marketing and
business development for Plextor. “The new PX-760A
drive is the first 18X internal drive specifically designed
for business users and consumers who want high-end performance
with a rich feature set.”
The
PX-760A DL DVD±R/RW Drive
The internal PX-760A drive features an E-IDE (ATAPI)
interface for easy integration with Microsoft® Windows®
2000/XP-based PCs. A short drive length of 6.69 inches
accommodates small form-factor PCs, while a replaceable
beige front bezel allows a user to change the appearance
of the drive to match a computer. The PX-760A has a
2 MB buffer and features Buffer Underrun Proof Technology
to prevent buffer underrun errors and allow multi-tasking.
The
PX-760A also features AUTOSTRATEGY, a technology that
selects the optimized write strategy for every DVD disc
and, if necessary, creates a new write strategy for
unknown media. (DVD+/-R). PoweRec™ adjusts laser
power and writing speed to optimum levels for a particular
disc.
Plextor
Software Bundle for Windows
The PX-760A Series drive includes PlexTools® Professional
software, a unique combination of user-controllable
CD recording and CD/DVD media test features, including
PlexEraser™, Q-Check™, GigaRec™, SecureRecording,
Silent Mode™, and VariRec™.
Plextor's bundled software package offers ease-of-use
and extensive functionality for Windows platforms. The
PX-760A drive ships with the award-winning Roxio®
Easy Media Creator™ 7, Basic DVD Edition software
suite for burning video, music, photos, and data to
DVD or CD.
Pricing
and Availability
The Plextor PX-760A drive will ship to distributors in
North and South America in April 2006 with a Manufacturer's
Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $119.00 USD. All retail
packages include one-year full warranty and unlimited
toll-free technical support.
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.
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.
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