Plextor 32/8/4 worth it or not?

[jakeman007]

I am looking to replace my junk CDR/RW and have heard nothing but good things about Plextor. I have found the Plextor 8432TI/SW (32/8/4) for $149 (new) and free shipping. I know the 32/12/10 is a better drive but is it worth the extra money. I don't do much rewriting so I am not too concerned about the 4X. Any input would be great.

Thanks in advance!
Jake

 

[LarryJoe]

No question the 12/10/32 is worth the extra dough. The main difference besides speed is that the 12X has burnproof technology and the 8X does not. You want burnproof technology!

LJ

 

[spaceman]

I have the 8/4/32 and havent made a single coaster with it,if you have the $$ to get better then go for it,but I love my 8/4/32 Plexi it is by far the best writer ive ever owned

 

[pdo]

how about this one. $30 rebates from Sony and $30 coupons from BUY.COM makes it a hot deal if you don't wanna pay extra dough for Plextor.

 

[jakeman007]

Are the rebates and coupons already figured into the price or is this drive going to end up under $100? The Plextor drive is from the same place. I really don't want to spend much more than $150. Would it be worth the wait until Jan. to see if the 32/12/10 comes down in price since the hardware market is in the dumps?

 

[Xtremist]

Possibly... I imagine Plextor is going to be releasing a new CD-R sometime soon as well... Maybe 16X, although I'm hoping for 20-24X An email from July 12, 2000:



<< Hello,

Though 16x is most likely the next step up from 12x, we have not yet seen
this done successfully/reliably. If we do come out with a 16x drive, it
won't be until next year.

Plextor Sales >>



My how times change I wouldn't be surprised if they release a 16X, although I honestly wouldn't be surprised seeing something a bit faster from them as well. Plextor seems to keep surprising me time and time again Cheers!

 

[pdo]

that drive is going for under $100 pesos. I think it's a good deals.

 

[bonkers325]

dood compusa has a deal one iomega 12x4x32 for $149+tax
with a $30 rebate
12/16/00-12/20/00

 

[LarryJoe]

If you hunt hard enough you can get the TDK/Plextor 12/10/32 for around $180 after rebates and coupons. That is only $30 more.

I would also like to add that the 10X rewrite capabilities of these drives will make you burn more CDRW's. With an 8/4/32 it was easier to just stick with CDR because of the difference in speed, but with 10X CDRW you will find yourself using it more and more. I do. Also, set top DVD players can read CDRW. IMO you would be crazy to settle for less than the TDK/Plextor 12/10/32 drives.

LJ

 

[randomlinh]

u sure all set top dvd's can play cdrw there?

 

[jakeman007]

From what I have read I take it TDK and Plextor are one in the same. If so &quot;who made who&quot;.....not the song but the manufacturer. Does TDK have the same specs and warranty as Plextor? LJ, any idea where to find the TDK for that price?

Thanks
Jake

 

[LarryJoe]

CDRW media is much more like DVD's than CDR's. So yes, I am confident that 99% of all set top DVD players play CDRW's. I have an Apex and I can play CDRW's which may include svcd's, vcd's, cda, or mp3's. Not all DVD players can play mp3's, but most can read cdrw.

jakeman007

Buy.com $267: - less $30 Coupon, less $50 TDK rebate = $187 and free shipping.

LJ

 

[Xtremist]

http://josh.swoca.net/vision/faq.html

A list of DVD Players that will play CD-RW.. Not complete by any means, but might help if you find yours on that list... Was meant for SVCD compatibility... Cheers!

 

[LarryJoe]

As long as you close the session - DVD players will play CDRW's. In fact, it is more likely a DVD player will reject certain brand CDR's and play any brand CDRW. If you have a set top DVD Player, feel free to burn an audio CD and check it out. This is also where 10X rewrite shines as I can throw an audio cd together in minutes and bring the tunes in the living room. I can then blow it away.

LJ