Im looking for a new CD/DVD burner since my crashed. Well, i found this one.

Plextor 12X DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model PX-712A, Retail
**This item may only be returned for a replacement of the same make/model.


- Specifications -

Write Speed: 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 12X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM/CD-R, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: Internal IDE
Buffer: 8 MB
OS Support: 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Features: Buffer Underrun Proof Technology
Packaging: Retail Pack (see pictures for details)

Model#: PX-712A
Item#: N82E16827131326

For $140

What i was wondering the *Write Speed means, it can burn a CD-R 48x and a DVD-R by 12x. If im right then why is this so cheap? I was looking at one's for $250 and they had the same things pretty much? Is there something im missing? i just want to make sure.