CHIP
02/2007
PC World BE
04/2007
 Plextor announces its first drive to use Blu-ray technology - the PX-B900A. The internal (ATAPI) re-writer drive is capable of writing and re-writing Blu-ray discs at 2x (BD-R and BD-RE) up to a maximum capacity of 25GB for single layer and 50GB for dual-layer.
Write & Read speed
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Write |
| BD-R (single & dual layer) |
2x |
| BD-RE (single & dual layer) |
2x |
| DVD+R |
8x |
| DVD+R DL |
4x |
| DVD-R |
8x |
| DVD-R DL |
4x |
| DVD+RW |
8x |
| DVD-RW |
6x |
| DVD-RAM |
5x |
| CD-R |
24x |
| CD-RW |
16x |
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Read |
| BD-ROM (single & dual layer) |
2x |
| DVD-ROM |
8x |
| DVD-RAM |
5x |
| CD-ROM |
32x |
Technical Specifications
| Interface |
IDE/ATAPI |
| Data buffer |
8 MB |
| Access Time |
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Random Typical |
Full Stroke Typical |
| CD |
160ms |
250ms |
| DVD |
170ms |
300ms |
| BD |
210ms |
400ms |
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| MTBF |
50 000h |
| Disc Loading |
Tray (30.000 times) |
| Bezel colours included |
Both black and white |
| Dimensions |
146 x 41,3 x 190 mm |
| Weight |
< 1kg |
| Warranty |
2 year Fast Warranty Service (in EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect & Return)
1 year in other countries |
System Requirements
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DataWriting/Video Editing/DVD Authoring
- CPU: Intel Pentium 4 - 1.6 Ghz
- RAM: 512MB
- OS: Windows XP SP2, Windows 2000 SP4, Vista*
* for hardware only
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Play BD-MV by HD quality
- CPU: Dual Processor (Intel Pentium D etc) - 3 Ghz i945/955 Chipset
- Video card: NVidia 6600, 6800, 7800 VGA or higher / ATI Radeon X1800 (R520) or higher with COPP support.
Output: DVI with HDCP support or HDMI.
- OS: Windows XP SP2
- Display: Resolution of SXGA (1280x1024) or higher
Input DVI with HDCP support or HDMI.
- High definition (HD) capable application
- Internet connection to update AACS key
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BD
BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE
Logical Over Write
DVD
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
Multi-Border, Multi-session, DVD-Video, DVD+VR, DVD-VR
CD
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
CD_DA, CD-ROM Mode1, CD-ROM Mode-2, CD-ROM XA, CD Extra, Video CD, Multi-session, CD Text, CDI, Photo-CD, Mixed CD
| Write Speeds |
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| BD-R |
BD-RE |
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| 2x (CLV) |
2x (CLV) |
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| 1x (CLV) |
1x (CLV) |
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| BD-R DL |
BD-RE DL |
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| 2x (CLV) |
2x (CLV) |
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| 1x (CLV) |
1x (CLV) |
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| DVD+R |
DVD-R |
CD-R |
| 8x: 11.080KB/s(ZCLV) |
8x: 11.080KB/s(ZCLV) |
24x: 3.600KB/s (ZCLV) |
| 6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV) |
6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV) |
12x: 1.800KB/s (CLV) |
| 4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) |
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) |
8x: 1.200 (CLV) |
| 2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV) |
2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV) |
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| DVD+R DL |
DVD-R DL |
DVD-RAM |
| 4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) |
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) |
5x (CLV) |
| 2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV) |
2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV) |
3x (CLV) |
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2x (CLV) |
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| DVD+RW |
DVD-RW |
CD-RW |
| 8x: 11.080KB/s(ZCLV) |
6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV) |
16x: 2.400KB/s (ZCLV) |
| 6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV) |
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) |
12x: 1.800KB/s (CLV) |
| 4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV) |
2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV) |
10x: 1.500KB/s (CLV) |
| 2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV) |
1x: 1.385KB/s (CLV) |
8x: 1.200KB/s (CLV) |
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4x: 600KB/s (CLV) |
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| Read Speeds |
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| DVD-ROM |
DVD-RAM |
CD-ROM |
| 8x (CAV) |
5x (CLV) |
32x (CAV) |
| 6x (CAV) |
3x (CLV) |
24x (CAV) |
| 4x (CAV) |
2x (CLV) |
12x (CAV) |
| 2.5x (CAV) |
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6x (CAV) |
| Manufacturer |
Software title |
Category |
| Intervideo |
WinDVD BD |
Playback BD |
| WinDVD |
Playback DVD |
| VideoStudio |
Video Editing and Authoring |
| DVD MovieFactory |
Video Authoring and Burning |
| Burn. Now |
Burning |
| BD Discrecorder |
Capturing |
| Data-Add |
Packet Writing |
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