Access time
| CD-ROM drive average random access time |
100 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time |
100 ms |
Other features
| Minimum hard disk space |
1 GB |
| Minimum RAM |
128 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Pentium 4 1.3 GHz |
Record modes
| Multi session |
Y |
| Layer Jump Recording |
Y |
| Random write |
Y |
| Sequential writing |
Y |
| Track-at-once (TAO) |
Y |
| Disc-at-once (DAO) |
Y |
| Session-at-once (SAO) |
Y |
| Packet writing |
Y |
| Fixed packet |
Y |
| Variable packet |
Y |
Performance
| Optical disc diameter |
120 mm |
| Drive device, buffer size |
2 MB |
| Interface |
Serial ATA |
Writing speed
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
32 x |
| DVD+R write speed |
22 x |
| DVD-R write speed |
22 x |
| DVD+RW write speed |
8 x |
| DVD-RW write speed |
6 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer write speed |
8 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer write speed |
8 x |
| DVD-RAM write speed |
12 x |
Reliable Burns On Any DVD Media
With the Plextor PX-850SA Super Multi DVD±RW, you can feel confident about burning to any DVD or CD media, including DVD-RAM and DVD±R DL media. Use your DVD writer for any purpose with the media you desire. Purchase your media without hassle; you no longer have to worry about compatibility
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PlexUTILITIES also features:
Viewing Basic and Advanced Drive Information which lists the drive’s hardware, including serial number, firmware version and jumper settings, and shows the capabilities of the drive. Concurrently, it reveals extensive information about the inserted disc— like format, sessions and tracks, manufacturer, and CD TEXT.
Permitting Drive Identification and Control which allows you to control different features of your Plextor drive.
Measure Disc Burning Quality which tests the quality of a written or pressed disc by counting the number of errors, measures the mechanical characteristics of blank media, shows the write quality by checking the jitter rate and the beta value of written media, and measures the quality of the written DVD media by checking the pits and lands for compliance with the DVD specifications.
Automatic software and firmware updates immediately notifies you of pending updates to your Plextor drive so that you always have the most current applications.
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