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Review:
Plextor PX-608CU |
We at CDFreaks would like to present a review of one of the latest optical units from Plextor ‘“ the Plextor PX-608CU which can be operated on the USB BUS power.
The Plextor PX-608CU supports 8x DVD±R, 8x/6x DVD+RW/-RW, and 4x DVD+R DL/-R DL writing technology, allowing Double/Dual Layer discs of 8.5Gb to be written. In addition this drive also supports DVD-RAM at 5x.
Drive specifications:
These are the specifications of this drive, found at the Plextor webpage:
Write & Read speed
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Write | |
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DVD+R |
8x |
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DVD+R DL |
4x |
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DVD-R |
8x |
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DVD-R DL |
4x |
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DVD+RW |
8x |
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DVD-RW |
6x |
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DVD-RAM |
5x |
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CD-R |
24x |
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CD-RW |
24x |
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Read | |
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DVD-ROM |
8x |
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CD-ROM |
24x |
Technical Specifications
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Interface |
USB 2.0 ‘“ BUS Powered |
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Data buffer |
2 MB (with Buffer Underrun Proof technology) |
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Access Time |
<150ms (CD); <160ms (DVD) |
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MTBF |
60 000h |
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Loading Mechanism |
Clamshell (30.000 times) |
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Dimensions |
137(W) x 143(D) x 16mm(H) |
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Weight |
< 250g |
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Warranty |
2 year
Fast Warranty Service (in EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect &
Return) |
System Requirements
- PC/AT compatible
- CPU: Pentium 3 – 800 Mhz
- RAM: 256MB
- HDD: 10GB free space
- OS: Windows 2000/XP
DVD
DVD-RAM (ver. 2.0/2.1),
DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, Multi-Border, Multisession, DVD+VR, DVD-VR (Read-Only),
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
CD
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM XA Mode-2 (form 1/2), CD-Extra, Photo-CD,
Video-CD, CD TEXT, Mixed CD
What’s inside the box?
In this section we will take a look at what the drive came shipped with and take a look at the drive and its technology.
Front
Back
Top
Bottom
Right Side
Left Side
Below you will see the contents of the retail pack:
- The external drive
- AC/DV Adapter
- Power cable
- USB Power cable
- USB2.0 Cable
- Brochure
containing:
- Installation
- WEEE/RoHS Info
- Fast Warranty Service
- Caution info
- Plextor
Software DVD:
- PlexTools Professional
- PlexTools LE Professional
- Software (Trial)
Now it’s time to take a look at the drive itself:
The logos located on the front include, a DVD-Multi Recorder Forum logo , a DVD Alliance DVD+ReWritable logo and a CD-RW Ultra Speed logo.
Top
On top of the drive we found the Plextor logo, the eject button and the operation LED (Amber).
Bottom
On the bottom of the drive we found a sticker, and we can read it was manufactured in China, September 2006.
On the bottom of the drive there is also an emergency eject slide-knob.
On the back of the drive we can find the Mini-USB2.0 connector and the power connector. We miss a power-switch to physically turn the drive off when it is not in use.
Now, let us install the drive and check out the features on the next page…
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- Posted on: 26 Apr 07 07:52
I like the easy interface its easy to use, yet flexible enough to give me choices on what to copy exactly. :X Although, it does seem their website, www.ripit4me.org, is down. I hope they don't end up like DVD Decrypter! :c