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Manufacturer: Plextor Corp. Part number: PX-712A/SW
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- Bottom Line:
- Though double-layer burning is getting all the hype, you're still better off with a single-layer burner: this one.
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CNET editors' review
Plextor PX-712A price range: $204.79
- Reviewed by: Rick Broida
- Edited by: Felisa Yang
- Reviewed on: 11/04/2004
- Released on: 03/10/2004
The good: Fast DVD burner; lots of solid software included; can squeeze extra data onto standard CDs; excellent manual; toll-free phone support.
The bad: Roxio software is last year's edition.
The bottom line: Though double-layer burning is getting all the hype, you're still better off with a single-layer burner: this one.
User reviews
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Not as wonderful as I expected
by outsdr on February 28, 2005
Pros: Has options no other burner has
Cons: Customer service needs work, only burns on selected brands of media
Summary: I bought this drive after reading many reviews saying it was _the_ DVD burner to have, especially for backing up game disks. I have had this drive for almost 2 ...
Summary: I bought this drive after reading many reviews saying it was _the_ DVD burner to have, especially for backing up game disks. I have had this drive for almost 2 months, and have yet to get it to properly burn a re-writable disc, be it CD or DVD. I tried many different brands of media, with no luck. I even went as far as doing a drive format and reinstallation of Windows XP Pro.
Finally, I detailed everything I had done and tried in an email sent to Plextor customer service... they obviously didn't even read it, as the reply that came back days later suggested I run the self-diagnostics, which my original email had already clearly stated I had done already.
After I pointed this out, the next email suggested I try diferent brands of media from the approved list. Again, I wrote back to remind them that this was something I had already done, as I stated in my original email. The rep also told me not to use a brand that _was_ on the approved list, and recommended as reliable a brand that _was not_ on the approved list. Finally, I was approved for an RMA.
The ticket number took 3 days to be issued, I submitted my RMA request one week ago and have not yet had a reply.
This is not what I expected from a supposedly reliable and reputable company.9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This burner simply doesn't work as advertised
by stjudy on May 3, 2005
Pros: I can't think of any
Cons: Max DVD burn rate is 4X
Summary: This burner simply doesn't burn DVDs as fast as it should. I had some TDK 4x +R disks that it could supposedly burn at 8X. Will it did, as ...
Summary: This burner simply doesn't burn DVDs as fast as it should. I had some TDK 4x +R disks that it could supposedly burn at 8X. Will it did, as long as you don't mind errors. I also tried to burn 8x -R Verbatim disks at 8X and also got errors. It can't even burn some 48X CD-R media at 48x (TDK brand), although it does burn Mitsui Gold disks at 48x. Then there's the firmware upgrade issue. I believe it was version 1.05 that was nonfunctional.
That's it for me-I've bought my last Plextor product, after buying 4 previously.7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Extremely disappointing.. Max DVD burn speed is 4X
by arrgh on February 28, 2005
Pros: Rips DVDs extremely well
Cons: 16X claimed DVD burn speed is pure fiction
Summary: I specified my new system with a PX712A based on Plextor's reputation and some good reviews. My experience is that the drive performs no better than my 4 year ...
Summary: I specified my new system with a PX712A based on Plextor's reputation and some good reviews. My experience is that the drive performs no better than my 4 year old Sony 4X drive for DVD burning, which I do a LOT of. I tried several premium brands including Verbatim 16X... none would burn DVDs reliably at more than 4X. Don't waste your money on this one.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't get burned with non-DL
Pros: This is a fabulous drive - Plextor always offers a great feature set, incredibly speedy accross formats, it even looks good. . . however. . .
Cons: I can't dismiss DL capabilities as easily as CNET apparently can. If you want to "back up" DVD movies without significant data loss or have the option of placing massive amounts of data on your DVDs, you will want DL functionality. Considering that Plex
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Learn your blank media.TDK,BENQ,MAXELL (WORK WELL) EVERYTIME-NO SKIPS
by livebait2005 on March 28, 2005
Pros: Faster read time. Strong hinges.
Cons: Only in white cases.
Summary: Burn fast and works everytime. Burnt media is read faster in most players! 2-3 second read time.
Summary: Burn fast and works everytime. Burnt media is read faster in most players! 2-3 second read time.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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watch out after the warranty runs out
by onetwothree on August 19, 2005
Pros: excellent while it lasts
Cons: write function fails without warning
Summary: As long as it works, Plextor is excellent but once the write function fails, it does not give a warning. You can go on writing defective DVDs without knowing!!!! Beware ...
Summary: As long as it works, Plextor is excellent but once the write function fails, it does not give a warning. You can go on writing defective DVDs without knowing!!!! Beware and buy another brand that provide adequate warning of write failure.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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nothing but problems
by biscorbit on August 13, 2005
Pros: when works it fine
Cons: seems to lose its ability to burn at 8x
Summary: This dvd burner is junk. It took plextor several months to get the first firmware out so i could burn at 8x. That lasted for 3 months and then back ...
Summary: This dvd burner is junk. It took plextor several months to get the first firmware out so i could burn at 8x. That lasted for 3 months and then back to the same problem. A more recent firmware is released and I install the new one and it works for like a 2 months. Now i'm back to 2x and 1x burning. Overated junk I'm telling you.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fast & reliable
Pros: Got one of these (in black) for my home-brew system. Works great, very fast and reliable. No coasters so far. Fun to tweak settings.
Cons: Expensive. May be obsoleted by newer DVD formats. Middling software bundle.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fast, but problems
Pros: Burns fast
Cons: High pitched whine, thought first unit was defective and returned it on advice from Plextor support but 2nd unit has same whine. 12x DVD burn is deceptive, next to impossible to find the few media that it can burn at that speed. Even CD burner will only u
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Wow, just buy it!
Pros: Super fast this one best is class the PX-716A. CNET got this one correct... Burned 95 minute DVD movie in 14 minutes, start to finish.
Cons: Manual could be simplified for choices Cable Select,M,S.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Plextor Corp.
- Part number: PX-712A/SW
- Description: The Plextor PX-712A is a highly versatile DVD/CD burner specifically designed to deliver high-quality recording performance. All Plextor DVD/CD drives are designed for easy installation with Microsoft Windows-based personal computer systems and Apple Computer's Power Macintosh desktop line. The PX-712A features an ATA/ATAPI-5 (EIDE) interface, support for horizontal or vertical drive bay orientation, and Plug & Play compatibility with Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP operating systems and Apple Computer's Macintosh OS 9.2 or later. The PX-712A has an 8 MB buffer and features Buffer Underrun Proof Technology to prevent buffer underrun errors and allow multi-tasking. Lossless Linking/Zero Link technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc, so there is no need to reload DVD content back to a PC to make minor changes, and no need to re-burn an entire DVD after making small edits.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type DVD±RW drive
- Enclosure Type Internal
- Interface IDE
- Width 5.7 in
- Depth 7.5 in
- Height 1.6 in
- Weight 2.2 lbs
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Supported Recording Modes Session-at-once,
Incremental recording,
Random access write,
Restricted overwrite,
Sequential write,
Multi-border recording,
Track-at-once,
Disk-at-once,
Packet writing,
Multisession - Supported Media Formats CD+G (Karaoke CD),
CD-ROM,
CD Extra,
CD Text,
Video CD,
Photo CD,
CD-ROM XA,
CD-I,
CD-DA (audio) - Supported Media Types CD-ROM ,
DVD-R ,
DVD-ROM ,
CD-RW ,
CD-R ,
DVD+R ,
DVD-RW ,
DVD+RW - Media Load Type Tray
- Features VariRec,
Black disc tray,
PoweRec,
Emergency disk eject hole - Compliant Standards Mount Rainier,
Video CD Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Storage Removable (2nd)
- Storage Removable (2nd) None
Storage Controller
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x IDE/ATAPI - 40 pin IDC,
1 x Audio out - 4 pin MPC,
1 x Audio out - 2 pin digital audio - Compatible Bays 1 x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
Storage CD / DVD
- Type DVD±RW 5.25" x 1/2H
- Read Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- Write Speed 48x (CD) / 8x (DVD-R) / 12x (DVD+R)
- Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
- Buffer Size 8 MB
- Buffer Underrun Protection Yes
- CD / DVD type DVD±RW
- Storage CD / DVD:Form Factor 5.25" x 1/2H
Miscellaneous
- Media Included Qty 1
- Cables Included 1 x IDE cable - Internal
- Mounting Kit Included
- Package Type Retail
Power
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included EMC Dantz Retrospect (Trial),
Roxio DVDMax Player,
Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6,
Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE,
PlexTools Professional - OS Required Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
- Min Processor Type 800 MHz
- System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium III - RAM 128 MB - HD 800 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Plextor Corp.
- Address:
48383 Fremont Blvd., Suite 120
Fremont, CA 94538 - Phone: 1-800-886-3935
- Email: support@plextor.com
- Fax: 1-510-651-9755
