If I've got a Plexwriter 16/10/40A with firmware 1.00, should I download the newest firmware?

[EpsiIon]

Are there any advantages or disadvantages?

I'd really appreciate some help.

Thanks,
Epsilon

 

[AndyHui]

You can get the latest firmware from here. Plextor provides a description of the changes in the firmware. If you feel that any of them apply to you, then you should consider flashing.

 

[dingdongdingdong]

lastest firm ware are suck it give alot of problem reading cheapo media right after you burn it. but if you that cd you just to other cdroom and it will read fine

 

[EpsiIon]

I'm sorry, I really should have made myself a bit more clear. I've already downloaded it, but I wanted to know if it makes it harder to copy CD's or anything like that. I know they list the advantages, but might the new firmware make anything harder.

Epsilon

 

[AndyHui]

As far as I know, copying SD2 does not work with the Plextor 16/10/40 firmwares; SD2 copying has been disabled in Plextor drives since rev 1.01 of the 12/10/32A drive.

I disagree about problems reading cheap media.

 

[GameQuoter]

<< As far as I know, copying SD2 does not work with the Plextor 16/10/40 firmwares; SD2 copying has been disabled in Plextor drives since rev 1.01 of the 12/10/32A drive.

I disagree about problems reading cheap media. >>



I've read that Acer and Phillips cdrw's are the best for Safedisc2.

 

[Radboy]

this might help.

 

[jagr10]

If you upgrade your firmware, make sure you have a copy of the old firmware! If you intend to copy games with SD2 protection it won't work with the latest firmware. I really liked plextor, but a stunt like that to control us is making me look elsewhere.

 

[LuNoTiCK]

I dont think any of the plextor 16/10/40's can do SD2. Gamequoter teac drives can also do SD2 I heard.