Plextor announces external version of PX-716A, the PX-716UF

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Plextor announces external version of PX-716A, the PX-716UF

Plextor Europe has just sent us a press release in which they announce the external version of their previously announced PX-716A dual layer recorder. Of course, this external version, model PX-716UF, will support the same technologies as found on the internal version. The PX-716UF will have support for both the USB 2.0 and FireWire interface.

Plextor today launches the PX-716UF, its first external double layer, dual format DVD burner that sets the standard for external writing speeds '“ following on from the recently announced internal PX-716A drive. It is capable of burning four hours of high quality MPEG 2/DVD, up to 8.5GB and burns a single layer DVD under six minutes. This stylish, silver external USB2.0 and IEEE1394 (FireWire) DVD burner is ideal for users who want the convenience of an external unit together with ultimate performance - 16x for DVD +/- and 4x for DVD + R DL (Double Layer).

Not only is this one of the fastest external drives in the market, but as Plextor is renowned for premium quality equipment, it comes complete with new 'Intelligent Recording' technology to ensure the quality of reading and writing functions:

'AutoStrategy' is a self-learning writing technology to optimise the writing quality on any type of media
'IntelligentTilt' controls the laser in three dimensions, to ensure high quality writing and reading if the disc surface has imperfections
Finally, 'PoweRec', is a complex piece of writing intelligence ensuring superior recording quality at high speeds on certified media

According to the press release the Plextor PX-716UF will be available from the end of November for a recommended retail price of 249 EUR (excl. VAT). The drive will come with a 2-year warranty in the EU, Norway and Switzerland (Collect & Return) and 1 year in other countries. Feel free to discuss the PX-716UF in this thread in our Plextor Forum.

Source: Plextor Europe

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Posted by deodeo on Tuesday 19 October 2004 17:52

Give me a good reason to buy this drive?
Will I be able to back-up safe-disc >3, star-force>3, securom >5, Targes> etc.

Posted by FreqNasty on Wednesday 20 October 2004 06:18

Why would you buy a dvd burner to backup games?

Posted by deodeo on Wednesday 20 October 2004 06:46

more and more games is coming on dvd ( Far cry, Unreal 2004, Doom)

Posted by SchiZomaGORE on Wednesday 20 October 2004 13:41

The px-712 did very well in backup copy protected games, hopefully this one will too

- Plextor powaahh

Posted by SchiZomaGORE on Wednesday 20 October 2004 13:43

How and with what do you backup games then?? In the oven?

Posted by FreqNasty on Thursday 21 October 2004 07:02

Why would you spend so much money on a drive like this to backup games when you can buy a cheap liteon cd burner to do the job? People buy this kind of drive for its ability to handle the dvd formats. Even if more games are being released on dvd then you wouldn't buy this relatively expensive external drive to do it

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