Plextor PX-716A DVD Recorder

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Article posted 07 Jan 05 19:57

Unofficial Tests

 

During our Plextor PX-716A a beta firmware was released by Plextor Japan. This firmware, version 1c04, has an interesting change when compared to version 1.03 to which we’ll get back to below. But first, let’s flash our drive with the beta firmware:

Flashing was done without a problem (as usual). So, what’s different in firmware 1c04? If you look at some of our 16x write speed graphs we did in this review you will notice a strange speed bump at the end of the write process:

Notice that at around the 4GB mark the write speed is increased from 14x to roughly 15.5x? We are used to smooth write speed graphs! Here is the same Nero CD-DVD Speed graph again but now with the beta firmware 1c04 installed:

Here we have a very different write speed graph. The write process is started at a higher speed (6.64x compared to 6.02x) and the overall write time is reduced from 6m:16s to 6m:01s. Not a huge difference but our results does show that Plextor is working on perfecting the firmware of the Plextor PX-716A drive. Now, let’s head over to our final words.

9 Comments

Tom Roper
Posts: 148
Posted on: 07 Jan 05 21:09
A nice review! The main conclusion about it for me is to not worry about the innovative technologies PowerRec, AutoStrategy, VariRec, (which was not reviewed), and just give it what it craves, Taiyo Tuden 8x +R and it burns and reads with the best.
Sc00terx
Posts: 124
Posted on: 06 Mar 05 08:16
just got one and it has on front DVD-R DL 6x DVD+R DL 6x by firmware upgrade but now seen eny on site that mite do this but it looks nice hmm :/ :S
Bert VI
Posts: 19
Posted on: 22 Apr 05 01:34
"PoweRec too sensitive; with PoweRec enabled 16x writing is not possible." Isn't that what the powerec is for; to improve quality at a small speed penalty? You're missing the whole point here. Mt Rainier not supported. Oh my Gosh! Now I will certainly never-ever buy this drive. Come on, who cares...
msanto
Posts: 26
Posted on: 06 May 05 17:11
This article lists PowerDVD XP 4 as the latest ... but 6 is actually the latest. Plus I don't see an update on the Cyberlink website. Seems like this must be an error.
Desperado84
Posts: 34
Posted on: 20 Aug 05 18:50
hey N00b tha'ts not what he said he said that when disabling PowerRec, there was no decrease in quality didn't you read the review????
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 16 Nov 07 10:25
THANK YOU
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 16 Feb 08 17:38
hi
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 26 Oct 08 03:36
Have six Power DVD player software. Two Ver. 4 bought originally. They won't upgrade for them today. Want heavy duty money to buy or upgrade. Downloady is a dog that won't hunt. Save your time and $100.
mjnelson99
Posts: 3
Posted on: 13 Jun 09 21:53
OK program but I frequently use Windows Media player instead. Had to upgrade when I got Vista or I would still be using the older Version 5 OEM.

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