Plextor 8x DVD+/-RW

[SLICK RICK]

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?featureitem=1&description=27-131-311&DEPA=0

Not sure if it has already been posted, I did a search and did not see any recent topics about it.

SLICK RICK

[SLICK RICK]

Here are the specs from NewEgg.com

Plextor 8X DVD-RW +RW DVD Recorder - Beige Model PX-708A Retail
Specifications:
Interface: ATAPI EIDE
Data Transfer Rate: Burst (UDMA/33) 33MB/s
Writing DVD+R: 8x, DVD-R: 4x , CD-R: 40x
Rewriting DVD+RW: 4x , DVD-RW: 2x , CD-RW: 24x
Reading DVD-ROM: 12x , CD-ROM: 40x
Data Buffer 2MB
Access Time <100ms (CD)

Its going for $289.99 with free shipping.

SLICK RICK

[Synergy]

This was listed at NewEgg.com for $259.99 plus $5 shipping until yesterday. Guess it's been selling like hot cakes, that's why NewEgg actually raised the price. The early indication is that it can burn 4X +R discs with MCC, Ricoh, and TY media code at 8X, it can also burn Ritek and CMC made 4X -R discs at 4X without any problem. But i think I'll wait until the year end when other 8X dual format burners appear.

[VEFF]

The PX-708A, while compatible with DVD X Copy, is apprently NOT compatible with DVD X Copy Xpress(?), even though Xpress reports a successful burn (versions 2.52 and 3.02).

I have only tried mine with Nero 6.0.0.11 and Stomp RecordNow Max 4.5
BOTH work flawlessly at 8X.

[SLICK RICK]

VEFF,

I have only tried mine with Nero 6.0.0.11 and Stomp RecordNow Max 4.5
BOTH work flawlessly at 8X.

Where did you purchase your 8x media from? How much was it? + or -?

SLICK RICK

[handyguy]

Yes there was some other Plextor topics. Note these only do 8x if you do a FULL disk, otherwise 4x to 6x.

[KDH]

He may have been using DVD+R 4x media at 8x ?
See

http://www.dvdplusrw.org/cgi/forum/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=6;t=7869;st=30

KDH

[tompika]

@VEFF

Could you please post the drive info and a media info (with a movie on it that you burned at ~8x) made by DVDInfoPRO.

Whats the actual burning time when selecting max speed?


Thanks.

[-jsl-]

Yes there was some other Plextor topics. Note these only do 8x if you do a FULL disk, otherwise 4x to 6x.

No it will start at 6x and then increase the speed to 8x after about 15-20 % of the disc and write a full DVD in <8.5 min.

4x DVD+R with mfr ID "MCC.....002", "RICOHJPNR01" and "YUDEN000T01" are supported @ 8x and that's probably >90 % of all 4x DVD+R media sold at the moment.

[VEFF]

@VEFF

Could you please post the drive info and a media info (with a movie on it that you burned at ~8x) made by DVDInfoPRO.

Whats the actual burning time when selecting max speed?


Thanks.

I will try the utility when I get a chance (it is after 1 AM right now).

An example of actual burning time is 7 mins 51 secs for 4.12 GB (true gigs) out of 4.37 GB max (aka "4.7 GB") using Nero 6.0.0.11.
That was my last burn I just did a little while ago.

The 8X-compatible 4X media IDs are those listed on Plextor's site and in one of the posts above.

I used Nero 6.0.0.11 and Stomp RN Max 4.5

[SLICK RICK]

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?featureitem=1&description=27-131-311&DEPA=0

Now its $234.99.

SLICK RICK

[xxgg]

Review from anandtech is saying that... DVD+R 4x disc can be burnt at speed of upto 8X.

If so... can DVD+RW 2.4x disc be burnt at 4X? (with 4x RW capable drive)???

[budz]

$229.00 at COMPUPLUS.COM

http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?sid=aeb0519ki354hav&id=1001401

[a3holerman]

Hi,
Ok I am a real newbe to this stuff. I bought a plextor 708a tonight and tried to burn a copy of one of my most favorite movies " The Big Lebowski". I used "shrink 2.3 and Nero 6.0.0.15. First The only two options for burning speed (using Memorex DVD-R version 2.0) was only 2x or 1x in Nero................no 4x speed. After some 40 minutes it finished only not to play on the Plextor. Any ideas of what I might to next time would be greatly appreciated.

Tom

Cape Cod

[Gil T Pleasure]

Review from anandtech is saying that... DVD+R 4x disc can be burnt at speed of upto 8X.

If so... can DVD+RW 2.4x disc be burnt at 4X? (with 4x RW capable drive)???

I'm not sure about Plextor, but someone successfully burned a 2.4x DVD+R disc at 4x speed using Sony DRU500a and Liteon LDW-401S drives.

See:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=3d270ca24faf9034ad21a445f0c6bd17&threadid=61682

[Anodos]

$229.00 at COMPUPLUS.COM

http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?sid=aeb0519ki354hav&id=1001401

Is this company reputable? Anyone have experience with them?

- Anodos

[SLICK RICK]

Is this company reputable? Anyone have experience with them?

I have no experience with them but I see that they charge a minimum of $14.95 for shipping which would bring the total to more than $234.99 which is what newegg.com is selling it for. I have spent over $2,000 with newegg and have had nothing but great service and fast shipping with them, so I'll always buy from them first.

SLICK RICK

[tigerman8u]

I agree with Slick Rick. I've bought from compuplus n the shipping is outragous, but had no problems. Newegg is tops all around for price and service. 5 of 5 stars

[Anodos]

Just ordered the Plextor from newegg. Anticipation is high.

- Anodos

[Dr_Layne]

Just installed my new plextor 708a. Very nice drive. Burned a TDK 4x DVD+r at 8x. Media code:
Media Information
Region info N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Mfr ID RICOHJPNR01
Formatted Size 4.35GB(4.68GB)
Total Size 4.35GB(4.68GB)
Book Type DVD+R
Media type DVD+R
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBs
Current Drive Speed 8.0x 11080KB
Default Rotation Control CLV
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
No of Layers 1

Steve

[budz]

I have had great service from COMPUPLUS.COM
I don't have a choice in shipping like most of you have different options. I'm here in Hawaii so the shipping cost for us is outrageous. Companies like M.wave.com, newegg, computergate.com they all ship here 2day fed express, ups or airborne express. We don't have a choice to ship it ground shipping. Odd though cuz I shipped a DVD player back to California via ground shipping with UPS.

Purchasing PLEXTOR products from COMPUPLUS including shipping is still cheaper for me compared to the computer shops here that sell PLEXTOR products. They jack up the prices!!

I just checked newegg the total would end up at $258.09 compared to COMPUPLUS total would be $254.40, so I would be saving $3.69. I'm a tightwad every penny counts!!!! LOL!!!!!

I'm gonna wait a little longer before I purchase the PLEXTOR DUAL DVD BURNER. Maybe the prices may go down in the next few months!!