Plextor PlexWriter 16/10/40A CD-RW Burner

Pros: Fast, Reliable, Perfect DAE, EIDE, Burnproof, 10x RW!!!
Cons: EIDE (no SCSI?), Weak software bundle

I have always been a Plextor fan. I first heard of Plextor's drive when it was only a wee 4x drive. Ever since I read about that drive, I have heard nothing negative since in every publication.

History
No, not Plextor's history....

Pros: Fastest burning speed on the market, Plextor's reliability
Cons: Not the best software package, expensive, not that much faster than a 12x drive

A long time ago, I wrote an opinion on the Plextor 8x4x32. After years of faithful service, it is at last time for it to move on. I have recently found someone willing to buy it, sold it for $120 (high resell value shoes the quality of Plextor's...

Pros: Uberfast sub 4 min burns, under fast cd-rw work, safe disc2, burnproof rocks!
Cons: still ships with updated but older software

It's been a while since I have written a review. One of the problems of this site is the slow updating of products they have for review, by the time you read this the 32x version and the 40x version of Plextor's drive has all ready been out and thus they...

Pros: BURN-Proof technology, fast burning
Cons: slighly expensive

Let's face it -- I'm a geek. I recently upgraded my home Windows machine (other machines at home include a Sun Microsystems Netra T1) and needed a new CD burner to go along with it. My old system had a Sony 4x which was way before BURN-Proof (more below)...

Pros: 16X burnspeed, 10X rewrite, good software, cool fan out back, easy to install
Cons: Not all CD-R disk can run at 16X

This is one fast CD writer! 16X write, 10X rewrite and 40X read. Plextor makes two versions of the 16/10/40, the A model and S model. The A stands for ATAPI, the S stands for SCSI. For this review, we took a look at the 16/10/40A.

When it...

Pros: Brand name; Burn an entire CD in 5 minutes; Burnproof; Quiet; Reliable; CloneCD Compatible;
Cons: Easy CD Creator; Not worthwhile upgrade for many users; No SCSI!

When I was looking to buy a CDR drive 4 years ago, nobody really knew what the best brand to buy was. Everyone had a different opinion on what to buy. After much research, I decided on a Plextor 4x12. Since then, I have bought a Plextor 8x20,...

Pros: Fast Burning Speeds, Buffer Under-run protection (Burnproof), reliability and more.
Cons: None in Particular, overly competitive with Yamaha and TDK products are too similar, expensive.

For those who are considering a CD-ReWriter (Burner), Plextor is the brand that many people go for. Personally my experience with Plextor has been a pleasant one, since this is really my first CD-ReWriter for the desktop. The installation is a brezze...

Pros: Plextor name and quality, incredibly fast, BurnProof technology
Cons: Probably one of the most expensive (though lack of coasters makes up for that)

Introduction
I have to be honest, I was waiting for the longest time for my Memorex 4/2/8 CD-RW to break. I had bought it two years prior at a steal (for the time) at $109. The silly thing burned CD’s flawlessly for nearly two years, but...

Pros: excellent stability;high speed performer
Cons: slow moving eject tray

I bought my Plextor 16x OEM, meaning it did not come in the retail box. I paid $193 from an online vendor and prices will likely continue to drop with the advent of the Plextor 24x.

Installation was a breeze-- connect the power and IDE cable...

Pros: Fast as hell, good software and has the Plextor seal of reliability.
Cons: Very plain front-panel design!

After discovering the wonderful world of MP3s (more specifically - the illegal downloading of them), I have spent vast amounts on improved internet connection, mindisc players and digital soundcards. One more thing remained - the ability to compile one's...

Pros: Ultra-reliable reading and burning, low noise, durability.
Cons: Was expensive when introduced, though now that's probably not an issue when buying used.

You may find it strange for me to be reviewing this drive, years after it hit the streets. My own PX-W1610A drive was purchased in March of 2001. But read on, and you will understand why I took the time... The PX-W1610A drive has been my "optical ...

Pros: Great performing drive
Cons: Terrible RMA policy

My 16/10/40A was an excellent performing drive, until the spindle motor broke. Not a big problem, it is covered under the warranty. However I was not at all pleased with Plextor's RMA policy. Below is their policy and my response to Plextor's public...

Pros: Fast,Reliable,Comes with EZ CD Creator 4.03 software which is much better than previous version
Cons: Pricier than most other 16x burners but you get what you paid for

I love this burner more than some family members. Fast and reliable performance made this my burner of choice. I have a Ricoh 9060A DVD/CD RW/CD combo drive but it only burns at 6x and reads at 24x which I didn't realize was so painful once I installed...

Pros: Blazingly Fast...Uses Sanyo's Burn-Proof technology to eliminate ruined discs caused by buffer underruns.
Cons: Plextor's toll-free tech support is available for just 10 hours on weekdays.

I have just purchased a brand new CD-RW at Fry's. I would say that this investment of 175.00 USD was one of my best. Not only is this CD-RW fast, but it is stable and very error proof. Now let me tell you whats good and bad about the product and also...

Pros: Easy to use, fast burn, burn-proof technology means no more coasters!
Cons: None!

After dealing with some issues concerning my motherboard, the Plextor loaded right up and I was burning CD's in minutes. Installation was fairly easy. Adaptec Easy CD Creator was included in my bundle and its drag and drop recording is so basic it's...