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Plextor has updated the firmware for two of their products, the PX-W1210TA (12/10/32) and the PX-W320A (The Plex Combo).
The PX-W1210TA which is already a relatively old burner is still kept up to date, and the firmware release of the PX-W320A seems to fix some bugs:
Changelog PX-W320A V1.02:
Added:
Write performance for various discs, types and speeds
Fixed Bugs:
Diagnostic test did not support two layers on DVD-R/RW discs
Error display when the system exits stand-by mode under Windows 2000
Occasional error when writing in Lead-Out area
Improvements:
Initialisation of DVD-RW v1.0 disc
Access time of DVD disc
Changelog PX-W1210TA V1.10:
Added:
Support for newer CD-R media (Tayo Yuden 40X, Verbatim 40X, Mitsui Chemical 40X)
Support for latest Orange Book Part2 Vol2 V1.1 specification
Fixed Bugs:
Hang-up during copy of Mixed Mode CD by means of Easy CDCreator V5.1.1.102
Cannot write 99 tracks in TAO
Cannot mount a CD-RW formatted by InCD 3.16 or B's Clip 3.16
More information and the downloads of the firmware can be optained from the website of Plextor Europe here.
Also be sure to read our review of the PX-W320A and if you experience problems with your Plextor drive or want more information on their performance, visit our Plextor Forum !
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http://www.disctronics.co.uk/technology/cdbasics/cd_books.htm
Orange book in one of the books that contains specifications for different cd formats, check the url for more info. The orange book seems to be for multisession specification.