The PX-712A is a very fast DVD writer, with the usual high quality feel that I’ve come to expect from Plextor. The lack of dual layer support is an issue, but you have to remember that this drive was released before the dual layer format launched. But, it’s probably the high price, especially for the PC-712SA, that will put many buyers off.
ManufacturerPlextorModelPX-712A (PX-712SA)URLwww.plextor.comPrice£72.49 (£119.85 - PX-712SA)Supplierwww.scan.co.ukTechnical SpecificationsDVD+R DL speedN/ADVD+R/RW speed12x/4xDVD-R/RW speed8x/4xDVD Read speed16xCD-R/RW speed48x/24xCD Read speed48xBuffer Size8MBBuffer Under Run ProtectionYesHeadphone SocketNoPlay/Skip ButtonNoVolume WheelNoSoftwareBurning SoftwareNero Burning ROMPacket WritingInCDAdditional SoftwarePowerDVD, Nero Back-IT-Up, Pinnacle Studio, PlexToolsOtherSupplied IDE CableYes (SATA cable with PX-712SA)Supplied Mounting ScrewsYesSupplied Blank Media1x DVD+RWarranty2yr Collect & ReturnRead full review
Overall
7/10
By Riyad Emeran
Reviewed 20 September 2004
Updated 05 February 2011