Plextor PX-708A 8X DVD Writer Review

By Ian Bell May 29, 2004

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“If you’re looking for a good dual-format DVD burner right now, then the Plextor PX-708A is an excellent choice, especially since the price of this drive is getting pushed down due to the release of 12X drives. While the PX-708A might not be able to read all media quite as fast as some competitor’s products, it is a very fast-writing drive that seems as though it will work with just about any media out there without any fuss. Overall, this is a great drive. However, if you’re hesitant to buy a DVD burner right now, you might want to wait a little bit longer for dual-format burners to come out.”

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