Plextor has a brand new DVD writer in town, and the PX-608CU is one that does not disappoint. The PX-608CU is a great addition to any frequent traveller’s arsenal of gadgets as there is no need to
hook it up to an AC adapter since it is bus-powered. In addition, this DVD writer comes in a sleek, clamshell design that makes it extremely portable. It boasts pretty impressive performance figures as well - how does a write speed in 4x DVD+/-R DL; 8x DVD+/-R; 8x DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW and 5x DVD-RAM sound to you? You don't have to worry about overloading your USB port as well since the PX-608CU consumes just 4.8W of power when writing DVD-R at 8x. This device measures 137.1mm x 143.1mm x 15.9mm and weighs a quarter of a kilogram. Pricing details are currently unavailable.
Pros : Lightweight, extremely portable, sleek design
Cons : DVDs facing competition from lower cost hard disks
Plextor unveils PX-608CU DVD writer Source
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