Introducing
Plextor's CD Combo Bundle:
As I pull up to that metallic looking (and sounding) speaker, I hear, "Can
I take your order, sir?" "Yes," I respond, "I'll take the
Plextor Combo." After a pause, the other end replies, "Do you want a
SCSI card with that?" "Uh, sure. Oh, and throw in two audio cables,
yeah, that's it, two audio cables." Creeping forward to the drive-up window,
it hits me that I've just ordered the best CD-R combo you can buy. I hope they
get my change right this time...
Need To "Super-Size" Your
Current CD-R?
Tired of that 2X'er that's been doing nothing but spittin'
out coasters? Do you stand in front of your 4X'er and shout "HURRY UP! I
WANNA PLAY QUAKE!" Or, does time really equal $$$? If you answered yes to
any of the above, Plextor's 8X writer and 40X reader is for you. And WHAT a combo
it is.
Plexwriter 820 Total Solution Features
8X Recorder
Writes at 8X, 4X & 1X speeds
20X max/12X min P-CAV Reader
170ms Average
Random Access
4MB Buffer
Fast SCSI Write & Read
10MB/sec. Burst
Transfer Rates
Reads CD-R/W (CD-ReWritable) media
Media recognition circuitry
and running OPC
Capable of Digital Audio Extraction at high speed
Upgradeable
Flash Firmware
Windows 9x Plug & Play Compatible
MMC Compliant
Writes CD-DA; CD-ROM (Mode 1); CD-ROM (Mixed Mode);
CD-ROM & CD-DA; CD-ROM
XA; Mode 2 Form 1 and Form 2;
Mode 2 Mixed Form; CD-I; Photo CD; CD-EXTRA
Creates
ISO 9660-HFS; Rockridge; PhotoCD, Video CD; CD-I;
CD-Extra (CD-Plus);
Enhanced CD; CD-R; CD-Midi
Supports Disc-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Multisession,
Variable & Fixed packet writing modes
One-Year Full Warranty (parts, labor,
replacement)
Unlimited Toll-Free Tech Support
Leading Edge Performance
The PLEXWRITER 8/20, Plextor's first high-performance 8X CD-Recordable drive,
is a professional quality CD writer. With the PLEXWRITER 8/20, users get uncompromising
dependability and performance.
The PLEXWRITER 8/20's Fast SCSI burst
rates, low CPU utilization, huge 4MB buffer, internal cooling, vibration dampening,
and synchronous data transfer all add up to increased efficiency and more reliable
CD writing. Once a blank CD-R disc is recognized by the drive's circuitry, the
PLEXWRITER 8/20 adjusts to provide the optimum laser power and length of burn
for that particular media. Reliable CD-R writing is practically a guarantee with
the PlexWriter.
Build in Plextor's CD-ROM reader performance and get
two drives in one - a blazing recorder and great CD-ROM reader with throughput
that zips past any sixteen speed CD-ROM drive. The PLEXWRITER 8/20 reads at a
minimum of 12X and maximum of 20X with 170ms average random access times.
An exciting new feature is support for UDF writable file system implemented
through packet writing. Software included in Plextor's retail kits supports packet
writing enabled CD SneakerNet. Packet writing capability now makes CD-R the least
expensive removable and shareable media available. Users can simply drag and drop
a file to the PLEXWRITER 8/20 like a floppy and share it with their colleagues,
then later continue adding files and sharing the same CD-R disc.
The
PLEXWRITER 8/20 also supports Plextor's own hard drive disaster recovery software.*
Users can record a copy of their hard drive, operating system, program
files,
and data, directly to the PLEXWRITER 8/20. If the hard drive fails, users can
use nearly any CD-ROM drive to boot from the backup disc, then restore not only
the data, but also the entire system with original configuration for every program
previously installed. There is no need to reconfigure the programs, even the user's
desktop is restored to its original configuration.
For professional use,
the PLEXWRITER 8/20 improves performance of most applications such as archiving
or backing up data, images or video to CD-R, publishing data on CD, mastering
new software programs, creating new multimedia titles, mixing and creating custom
CD-Audio discs, CD duplication and file sharing.
* Available only
in special retail kits
PLEXWRITER 8/20 Benefits
8X
recording for fastest record speed available in standard half-height form factor
drives. At 8X speeds, in only ten minutes 650MB of data is recorded to CD-R media.
Maximum of twenty and minimum of twelve speed data transfer during read. More
data throughput than typical sixteen speed drives. Blazing 170ms access times
combined with Fast SCSI burst transfer rates speed up multitasking operating systems
such as Windows NT and Windows 95. Database searches also run faster. Optimized
management of 4MB buffer results in use of less CPU resources and more reliable
writing. More Reliability Solid construction and advanced components place the
PLEXWRITER 8/20 a cut above the rest. Brushless motors with two bearings on cushioned
suspension ensure minimal disc vibration and years of dependable service.
Fast SCSI burst rates, low CPU utilization, added cooling, vibration dampening,
large buffer, and synchronous data transfer add up to increased efficiency and
more reliable CD writing. Furthermore, once a blank CD-R disc is recognized, the
drive provides the optimum laser power and length of burn for that media.
Front panel and software controls for easy playback of your favorite music
Cds. Flash Firmware. Allows installation of new firmware without opening the drive.
Easily upgrade to support the latest technology without having tp purchase the
next generation drive.
Easy installation and upgrade with SCAM (SCSI
Configured Auto Magically) - SCSI IDs are auto-selected and termination can be
auto-configured. Beneficial for first time install and sharing external drives
on several systems, SCAM is true Plug & Play* More Compatibility - All major
operating systems including Windows 95, Windows NT & MAC OS; writes and reads
all major formats; reads all recordable formats - CD-R (CD-Recordable) media,
CD-R/W (CD-Re-Writable) and applicable standards such as CD-UDF packet writing
standards. The result is worry-free installation and playback.
The ULTRAPLEX
40max, Plextor's high-performance Ultra SCSI CAV CD-ROM drive, is a professional
quality CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) drive. With the ULTRAPLEX 40max, users
are guaranteed a minimum of seventeen speed performance and will experience up
to forty speed performance. The ULTRAPLEX 40max provides real world performance
of 27X throughput rates.*
The ULTRAPLEX 40max's burst transfer rate of
20Megabytes/second supports Ultra SCSI data transfer. That's the maximum burst
speed for a standard 50-pin 8-bit bus - the maximum for standard CD-ROM. Other
high speed devices, such as hard drives, will not be bogged down waiting for the
CD-ROM. In addition, the ULTRAPLEX 40max boasts an industry leading average random
access time of 85ms and supports flawless 24X max Digital Audio Extraction.
The ULTRAPLEX 40max also reads the latest in recordable CD media, CD-R/W
(Re-Writable CD-ROM) at industry leading speeds. The ULTRAPLEX 40max positions
users for worry-free use of the new generation of writable CD technology.
Superior management of the ULTRAPLEX 40max's 512KB buffer further enhances
the CD-ROM drive's efficiency and reduces CPU utilization. In combination, these
features improve performance in the professional users' and computer enthusiasts'
entire computer system.
Demanding tasks are completed faster with the
ULTRAPLEX 40max. It is an ideal choice for high-end desktops, workstations, servers,
and even power gaming. For business use, the ULTRAPLEX 40max improves performance
of most applications such as serving data, images or video from network servers,
transferring huge files to hard disk, loading large operating systems and new
programs quickly, document image management, quickly searching large databases,
creating multimedia presentations, playback of multimedia training materials,
and many others.
The ULTRAPLEX 40max represents the ultimate in standard
CD-ROM technology and will likely be the last CD-ROM drive any system will need.
