Application:

Internal DVD Burner

Provided by:

Plextor

Available at:

Plextor

Review by:

Scott

Edited by:

Mike

Review date:

July 26th, 2004
   
 

Plextor PX-712SA Serial ATA 12x DVD Burner

     Are you tired of constantly upgrading your CD or DVD burner every few month because it just isn't fast enough or compatible with all types of media? Maybe you've always loved SCSI and never really trusted an ATAPI interface burner. Maybe you've been waiting for that perfect burner for years before you take the plunge... Well, I have a new burner here from Plextor that may very well be the last burner you'll ever need to buy. With a Serial ATA interface and 12x DVD burn speed, the Plextor PX-712SA does it all, and does it VERY well.

Features

     The PX-712SA 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® Easy CD & DVD Creator™ 6 - DVD Edition, and Roxio PhotoSuite® 5 SE.

  • 8-in-1 Combo drive:12X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW, 16X DVD-ROM
    48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW and 48X CD-ROM

  • High storage capacity – Holds 4.7 GB of storage on DVD media

  • Lossless linking technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc

  • Buffer UnderRun Proof technology prevents buffer under run errors

  • POWEREC™ a sophisticated write strategy for superior quality and stable recording at maximum speed

  • GIGAREC™ allows high capacity storage up to 900 MB on a 700 MB disc

  • Q-CHECK™ checks and reports written disc quality

  • SECUREC™ password protection for your CD-R discs

  • SILENT MODE™ enables user to tailor drive operations for specific environments

  • Support DVD+RW background format

  • Support DVD+VR format

  • Horizontal or vertical mounting orientation

  • Black CD tray minimizes jitter

  • OS Support - Windows 2000/XP

  • One-year full warranty (parts and labor)

  • Unlimited toll-free tech support

Minimum Systems Requirements

  • CPU: Pentium® III 800MHz or above

  • HDD 800 MB - 1 GB free space for copying CD to CD image

  • 6 GB free space for DVD authoring RAM 128 MB

  • Monitor Display Resolution 1024 X 768 at 16-bit color

  • OS Support - Windows® 2000/XP