It is an Original Plextor PX-504A Super Multi DVD-RW Burner CD-R RW WriterInternal IDE Drive
Compatible with all the Desktop PC with IDE interface
Used not new, tested in full working conditions before shipping
180 Days Warranty
The Plextor PX-504A is a relatively solid performing drive provided that you minimize multitasking while the drive is writing data. The overall performance of the PX-504A is average to below average in most of our tests. We would have liked to have seen better performance out of this drive as well as the inclusion of an audio cable and a DVD+RW disc in the overall package. We hope that the PX-504A is just a minor blip and that future drives continue to follow in the high standard which Plextor has set. The Plextor PX-504A is not a bad DVD writer by any means, but there are better options available on the market today.
Introduction:
Those familiar with Plextor as a company are usually not surprised when Plextor introduces a product to market later than their competitors all in the name of better quality. Plextor’s name and reputation has traditionally been synonymous with performance and quality. This time however, Plextor’s new PX-504A DVD+R/RW drive is lacking their usual refinement with mediocre dirve performance and the lack of an included DVD+RW disc or audio cable.
Plextor chose to support the new DVD+R/RW format with their PX-504A drive as opposed to the older –R/RW format. We think this is a good thing because the DVD+R/RW format allows you to copy and/or create a table of contents and other special features found on most DVD movies allowing for perfect DVD movie copying. Around 70%-85% of stand alone DVD players entering the market support the DVD+R/RW format promising some longevity to your purchase. Unfortunately disc size is still limited to 4.7 GB of storage space with the +R/RW format; identical to the –R/RW formats.
Features:
The Plextor PX-504A supports 4X DVD+R and 2.4X DVD+RW writing speeds as well as a 16X CD-R and 10X CD-RW writing speeds. Plextor packages the PX-504A with a minimal software package including Roxio’s Easy CD Creator 5 DVD Edition and Photo Suite 5SE. Dantz Retrospect is also included as a backup and restoration solution. Also included with the PX-504A is an IDE cable, mounting screws and a DVD+R recordable disk. What Plextor failed to include is a DVD+RW disc or an audio c
This drive comes from Plextor. Plextor are well known for producing high quality and faultless drives although they are normally slightly more expensive than other brands the build quality of the products and the extra warranty make me choose Plextor whenever possible.
With CD Writers their are two formats a CDR and the CDRW. With DVD Writing there are currently four formats backed by various companies and groups all trying to make their preferred started the standard for all drives.
