Speed

[Guest]

I am trying to decide between the Plextor 12x10x32 or the Plextor 8x4x32. Is the speed between them that different? Is it worth spending an extra $60 to get the faster one?

Karen

 

[JOJO]

you will notice the difference, but would that diference really be worth 60$ ?

I'm guessing those prices would be in USD so my opinion would be no.

But what do I know..

 

[yoda271828]

No, the extra speed isn't worth it, but the BURN-proof technology on the 12x model is. The 12x with BURN-proof will pause writing when it runs out of data and continue when it gets more data, but the regular 8x model just stops burning all together, thereby making you a coaster. You can even use your computer while burning in the background with the 12x, which is somehting you could never do with a regular burner. The 12x model with BURN-proof is worth the extra money.

 

[JOJO]

with that new piece of information, i now change my opinion

 

[Arrow]

Burn-proof technology has been tested and proven very effective. Testing has shown that successful burns have been done even while playing Quake III!

Rob
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[Tempus]

If you were using no programs in the background, would your computer be likely to run out of data before a succesful burn?

- "I forgot my shirt, but I had body glitter."

 

[Arrow]

Most likely no. Make sure you have a fair amount of RAM and a decent processor; that's all.

Rob
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[Guest]

After serious consideration, I would strongly suggest you go for the Plextor

 

[Guest]

I've got a TDK 12x10x32 (which is a rebadged Plextor) You can defintely notice the speed difference between a 12x and an 8x. But the biggest factor by far is the Burn Proof. As a bonus, TDK just released a 16x10x32 so the 12x came down in price. Get em' while you can.