Jari Ketola
28 Apr 2004 4:11
Plextor has introduced the first ever Serial ATA (SATA) based DVD-writer -- PX-712SA. The drive writes at 12x speed, which means that it takes less than 6 minutes to burn a full DVD, with the datarate being over 16MB/s.
The SATA-interface is the successor of the ATA-interface (also known as EIDE and Parallel ATA) -- the most common HDD and CD-ROM interface used today.
The write speeds for the PX-712SA drive are: 12x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 48x VD-R and 24x CD-RW. The read speed for DVD-ROM is 16x and 48x for CD-ROM.
To ensure optimal write quality the drive uses several write enhancement technologies. PoweRec (Plextor Optimised Writing Error Reduction Control) reduces errors during writing, while Buffer Underrun Proof, Lossless Linking and Zero Link prevent buffer underrun errors when writing to CD, DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs.
Plextor's VariRec (Variable Recording) technology, designed for audiophiles, is also included, enabling the user to select one of eight tone settings to obtain a more personalised sound.
The PX-712SA comes with an extensive software package:
* Ahead Nero: CD/DVD mastering software
* Ahead InCD: Packet writing software
* Nero BackItUp
* Pinnacle Studio 9: Video editing and authoring software
* Cyberlink Power DVD: DVD player software
* PlexTools Professional: CD/DVD utility software
The PX-712SA comes with a two year warranty and free on-site collect & return service.