PX-608U

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8x DVD+/-R
4x DVD+/-R DL

DVD-RAM compatible


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Plextor launches the first portable DVD recorder, the PX-608U (with AC adapter).
Reflecting the consumer trend for highly portable and stylish units, the PX-608U comes in an attractive silver design and is one of the slimmest and lightest drives on the market.

Specifications

Write & Read speed

	Write
DVD+R	8x
DVD+R DL	4x
DVD-R	8x
DVD-R DL	4x
DVD+RW	8x
DVD-RW	6x
DVD-RAM	5x
CD-R	24x
CD-RW	24x

	Read
DVD-ROM	8x
CD-ROM	24x

Technical Specifications

Interface	USB 2.0 USB 1.1 (Only for CD functions)
Data buffer	2 MB
Access Time	<150ms (CD); <160ms (DVD)
MTBF	60 000h
Disc Loading	Tray (30.000 times)
Dimensions	138(W) x 162(D) x 22,2mm(H)
Weight	< 450g
Warranty	2 year Fast Warranty Service (in EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect & Return) 1 year in other countries

System Requirements

PC/AT compatible
CPU: Pentium 3 - 450 Mhz
RAM: 256MB
HDD: 10GB free space
OS: Windows 2000/XP

Features

Buffer underrun proof

The buffer underrun proof technologies offer a solution to prevent writing failures during the burning process for CD and DVD by pausing the burn if the data to the drive write buffer is slowed or stopped. The drive resumes the burn process after the drive write buffer is refilled.

PlexTools Professional

This software tool offers a complete suite of recording applications and supports your drive's advanced quality check functions. Audio extraction, various recording modes, and copying of files or disc images can be selected. Read/Write speed testing allows you to select the best media for your drive and examine the quality of your recordings. (www.plextools.com)

PlexTools Professional XL

Based on the existing solid code of PlexTools Professional, PlexTools Professional XL offers more features and extra options. The new layout with resizable windows and improved graphs, enhanced audio functions and project options, as well as the unique update check system, is designed and tuned for the demanding user. (www.plextools.com)

Compatible Formats

DVD

DVD-RAM (ver. 2.0/2.1), DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, Multi-Border, Multisession, DVD+VR, DVD-VR (Read-Only), DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW

CD

CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM XA Mode-2 (form 1/2), CD-Extra, Photo-CD, Video-CD, CD TEXT, Mixed CD

Performance

DVD+R	DVD-R	CD-R
8x: 11.080KB/s (ZCLV)	8x: 11.080KB/s (ZCLV)	24x: 3.600KB/s
6x: 8.310KB/s (ZCLV)	6x: 8.310KB/s (ZCLV)	20x: 3.000KB/s
4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCLV)	4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCLV)	16x: 2.400KB/s
2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)	2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)	10x: 1.500KB/s (CLV)
	1x: 1.385KB/s (CLV)	4x: 600KB/s (CLV)

DVD+R DL	DVD-R DL	DVD-RAM
4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCLV)	4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCLV)	5x (ZCLV)
2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)	2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)	3x (CLV)
		2x (CLV)

DVD+RW	DVD-RW	CD-RW
8x: 11.080KB/s (ZCLV)	6x: 8.310KB/s (ZCLV)	24x: 3.600KB/s
6x: 8.310KB/s (ZCLV)	4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCLV)	20x: 3.000KB/s
4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCLV)	2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)	16x: 2.400KB/s
3.3x: 4.455KB/s (CLV)	1x: 1.385KB/s (CLV)	10x: 1.500KB/s (CLV)
2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)		4x: 600KB/s (CLV)

DVD-ROM		CD-ROM
8x (CAV)		24x (CAV)
6x (CAV)		16x (CAV)
4x (CAV)		9.3x (CAV)
2x (CAV)		6.1x (CAV)

Product codes

	Retail/bulk	USB Cable	Adapter + Power Cable	Manual	Full & Trial software	Plextools Professional
PX-608U/T3	retail	x	x	x	x	x
PX-608U/T3UK	retail	x	x (UK version)	x	x	x

Included Software
(Only for retail versions)