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The PlexWriter 12/10/32A combines Plextor's proven reliability with the most exceptional record, rewrite and playback capabilities available. Now you can rewrite an entire 650 MB CD-RW in just over seven minutes.PlexWriter 12/10/32A comes built-in with a new technology called BURN-Proof, eliminating buffer underrun errors. Buffer underruns occur when the source drive is not able to provide the data fast enough for the CD writer to record at higher speeds. This causes the data buffer to become empty, which brings the "burn" to a screeching halt, turning your CDs into coasters. BURN-Proof not only compensates for slower source drives, but also allows the PlexWriter 12/10/32A to be used for multi-tasking. You can now do other things on your PC - like sending email, or Web surfing - while burning flawless CDs. The PlexWriter 12/10/32A delivers industry leading performance for incremental backups, archiving images, mastering new software, creating multimedia, mixing and creating custom audio discs, CD duplication, file sharing and much more.
Amazon.com Product Description
The PlexWriter 12x10x32x internal EIDE CD-RW drive stores up to 650 MB of data or 74 minutes of audio on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Working at speeds of up to 32x read, 12x write, and 10x rewrite and boasting a fast disc-access time of 150 milliseconds, the PlexWriter creates a 650 MB disc in six minutes and rewrites a CD-RW disc in just over seven minutes. Using a 2 MB buffer, the PlexWriter is capable of disc-at-once, session-at-once, track-at-once, multisession, and fixed and variable packet-writing methods.
Engineered into the PlexWriter, BURN-Proof technology eliminates buffer underrun errors that occur in fast write modes. In addition to compensating for slower source drives, this technology allows the PlexWriter to be used for multitasking, so you can do other things--like send e-mail or surf the Web--while burning CDs.
The PlexWriter uses an enhanced IDE (ATAPI) interface and includes software for creating professional-quality audio as well as copying, sharing, storing, and transferring files on disc with drag-and-drop ease.
Plextor provides a one-year full warranty and unlimited toll-free technical support on the PlexWriter 121032A internal EIDE drive.
Customer Reviews:
Plextor = Perfection.......2002-03-09
I think there's a reason why most Plextor models sold at Amazon tend to sell out like hotcakes -- every year their models set the standard for burners.
I'm writing this review fourteen months after purchasing it, and I can proudly say this was the wisest computer-related purchase I ever made. The 2MB buffer might pale in comparison to other models, but the BurnProof technology is flawless. I have 256MB of RAM on my computer, and I'm usually browsing the web, checking email, chatting and downloading mp3s while I burn music and data. The buffer always stays at 100% and never fidgets. It's remarkable how solid and reliable the burning process is.
The burning process never halts or stops -- it's a continuous recording that takes usually 6-8 minutes for a full 80-minute (700MB) CD-R. The CD-RW (rewrite) process takes a little longer, but it's barely noticeable. And if you multitask with other programs, you won't even notice the time going by.
That's not to say I didn't run into any problems. The only time I had my system crash while burning is when I tried copying a CD to another CD. The Plextor manual specifically encourages not to copy a CD from a slaved IDE drive to a master drive (the burner), but rather burning directly from the hard drive. So as long as you follow all the instructions, you won't be making any coasters.
The installed software is very easy and compatible for novices. I'm not a big audiophile so I don't need feature-rich programs like Nero or Easy CD Platinum 5. The included programs Easy CD Creator 4 (by Adaptec), CD labeler, and DirectCD software are all very good and reliable. Plus, the Easy CD 4.0 uses under 10MB of hard drive space, whereas the high-tech Easy CD 5 goes well over 100MB! I prefer sticking to software that don't use as many resources, and I've never had a problem. If you're just going to make basic music CDs, record data or backup stuff, the included software will be more than enough. And the Plextor brand definitely equals a stress-free product. Check the website for rebates!
Simple elegance.......2002-01-31
This is my fourth cd-rw drive. The first, an HP, was an unmitigated disaster; awful to install, poor documentation, utterly hopeless help desk -- replaced twice, finally suffered a power failure that cooked my computer. The second was a SONY usb with a godawful software and a highly fragile cable that recently died and would cost almost as much as the burner to replace. The third is a Backpack parallel port portable that is highly reliable but SLOW as molasses.
Along came the Plextor in the mail from Amazon. Using it with Win98se, lots of horsepower and memory. Now, this easily installed piece of electronic elegance runs like a charm. It comes with Roxio software as well as some utilities of its own to permit packet writing, audio ripping, etc. While I have no love for Roxio (formerly Adaptec) because of its generally arrogant attitude towards customers, a lot of miserable documentation with OEM drives, and truly crummy support policies, and Nero and other programs are preferred by many users, the bundled software runs very well with the Plextor.
A great feature included with this burner is its Burnproof technology, which protects the user against the dreaded buffer underruns which have plagued me over the years and, for many users, created a lot of coasters. To test this I asked it burn a full disk of MP3 files located on a remote client pc on my home telephone network. Voila, it hummed away and produced the disk in about seven minutes.
Bottom line, many in the user community consider this one of the best drives ever built. For me, it is so far so good. Simply and elegantly.
What a joke!.......2002-01-23
I bought 2 of the Plextor PlexWriters it turned out to be an expensive joke. One was a gift and the other for myself. Mine didn't last 2 months before it broke down. The seller replaced it with a new one. Which last almost to the end of the year warrenty before it completely broke down. I never used mine over 12 to 15 times the entire year. The one for the gift lasted about 5 months and had to be sent in for repairs under warrenty. It lasted about another 4 months after it was repaired before it quit again. I gave this product a one star rating which is more than it deserves.
excellent buy.......2002-01-09
Excellent drive. Works perfectly & is very quiet (unlike the noisy Yamaha). If necessary, spend the extra money & get a Plextor. The bundled software is about the same no matter which burner you buy. If you want or need all the bells & whistles you will have to buy the full versions. I'm very pleased. I just wish I hadn't bought & returned the Yamaha first.
Great CD burner, now terrific price!!.......2001-12-02
My family bought two of these when they were [more expensive], and we were happy with them THEN! We've been using them for over a year and have had consistently good results with audio files, MP3s, data -- you name it. Never any buffer problems. Now, at [this price] minus the (...) rebate, it's a geniune steal.
Buy the 12/10/32 today!
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