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The PlexWriter Premium-U drive includes an enhanced version of PlexTools Professional software, a unique set of user-controllable recording tools. GigaRec, which allows high-capacity data storage of up to 1 GB on a 700 MB disc, is now available at 8X CD-R write speeds (as well as 4X CD-R), enabling users to boost disc capacity up to 40% while recording discs in half the time. GigaRec also offers settings that reduce the amount of jitter in the resultant recording. PlexTools Professional when used with the Premium-U also includes VariRec, which allows user adjustment of laser power to produce the highest quality audio recording possible; SecuRec password protection; Q-Check disc quality reports; Silent Mode load/unload, spin up/down, and write/read speeds; and stable PoweRec recording at maximum speed. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface and Plug & Play compatibility with Microsoft® Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP operating systems ensure that most users are recording discs within minutes of opening the Plextor box. The unit features an 8MB data buffer and burst data transfer rates of 480 Mb/sec for USB 2.0 and 12 Mb/sec for USB 1.1. Average random access is less than 65 milliseconds. Superior 52X digital audio extraction (DAE) eliminates pops, clicks, and hisses for accurate sound quality. The Premium-U supports a wide variety of CD writing modes, including Mt. Rainier (CD-MRW), Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multisession, and variable/fixed packet writing. Plextor's bundled software package offers ease-of-use and extensive functionality. The PlexWriter Premium-U ships with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 - VCD Edition, Roxio's number-one selling CD-recording software, providing users the ability to create music CDs, photo slide shows synchronized with music, data CDs, and backup copies of personal discs. Included in this package: Drag-to-Disc (the updated version of Roxio's packet-writing software) allows users to drag and drop files to CD-R and CD-RW media; Disc Creator Classic offers CD pre-mastering and the ability to create enhanced and mixed-mode CDs; Disc Copier enables one-button CD copying; AudioCentral let's you copy, sort, manage, edit, play and burn your favorite music and audio tracks. Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE allows consumers to capture, organize, edit and share digital photos. It includes simple electronic albums and a combination of automated and advanced photo-editing tools. Consumers can also print their photos, share them online or quickly E-mail them without leaving the program. The Plextor PlexWriter Premium-U drive is scheduled for shipment to distributors and resellers in North and South America in late September 2003. The Premium-U drive has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $169.00 USD. All retail packages include unlimited toll-free technical support and one-year full warranty. (http://www.plextor.com)
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