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Plextor Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance CD-related equipment and software, today announced the immediate release of the PlexWriter 40/12/40U CD-RW optical disc drive. The new PlexWriter is Plug & Play compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP for easy setup. The new PlexWriter also features BURN-Proof technology to enable multitasking and prevent buffer underruns when working with slow source drives. The PlexWriter 40/12/40U also features PoweRec-II technology, a proprietary media-writing strategy that guarantees recording results across a broad base of certified media. A unique feature calibrates the drive to each media disc to ensure the highest quality write operation using Zone-CLV servo positioning. The drive also uses VariRec (variable recording) technology, which allows CD recording enthusiasts to tweak laser-beam power-levels in order to achieve particular audio playback characteristics or enhance disc compatibility with home/car CD players. The drive ships with Roxio's Easy CD Creator and DirectCD v 5.2 and Oak Technology's SimpliCD software. Also included are Liquid Audio's Liquid Player, a music player for streaming, downloading, and playing audio files, and a trial version of Stomp Click'N Design 3d, a CD labeling software. The external PlexWriter 40/12/40U CD-RW drive with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is scheduled for shipment to distributors and resellers immediately with an MSRP of $209 USD.

Plextor.com

Written by: Lasse Penttinen @ 6 Jun 2002 14:17