Plextor PX810UFSWBL External CD/DVD RW Drive (Black)

by Plextor

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 9.4 x 15.1 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000T9QQWS
• Item model number: PX810UFSWBL
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,961 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 6, 2007

Product Description

External Black PX-810UF 18X/8X/16X - DVD+Write/DVD+ReWrite/DVD-Read, 8X/6X - DVD-Write/DVD-ReWrite and - 10X DVD R DL Write - 40X/32X/40X - D-Write/CD-ReWrite/CD-Read ATAPI drive with Dual Interface IEEE 1394 (FireWire) and Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) drive, Plextor software disc (Roxio Easy Media Creator 9), USB 2.0 cable, AC adaptor, power cord, and eject tool - Bilingual Packaging (English and French). Ext Port DL DVD R/RW&CD-R/RW USB 2.0

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Close but no cigar, November 28, 2007

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Arthur Zatarain "Artzat" (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plextor PX810UFSWBL External CD/DVD RW Drive (Black) (Personal Computers)

I ordered this Plextor external DVD/CD to replace a two year old Plextor that had served me well, but finally died a graceful death. I didn't consider any other brand, and wanted a Plextor external with both USB and Firewire. Although more expensive than comperable drives, the PX810 matched my requirements. It is similar in function to my older Plextor, and is somewhat sturdier and quieter---both welcome features.

My only disappointment is that the PX810 doesn't function with PlexTools software. I had used PlexTools as my main CD and DVD duplication program because it's simple, works very well, and has zero cartoon character icons and other annoying silliness found in most other CD/DVD programs.

I wasted several frustrating days trying to get Plextools to work with the PX810 before contacting Pextor Tech Support. They responded quickly, but with sad news. The PX810 isn't supported by Plextools, and never will be. So I am stuck using Roxio and similar horrors to make my discs. All that aside, the drive seems to be a suitable sucessor to my old drive.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works as it should, January 12, 2008

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John L. Jones "jj" (Las Cruces, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plextor PX810UFSWBL External CD/DVD RW Drive (Black) (Personal Computers)

writes dvd out of the box on usb. can't ask for more that that. i use nero v7. unless you use roxio or want to use roxio don't load it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars dvd burner heaven, February 13, 2008

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devo129 "burner heaven" (america) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plextor PX810UFSWBL External CD/DVD RW Drive (Black) (Personal Computers)

very good value for the price. money well spent. plextor 810 is a wonderful and sturdy external burner. i no longer have coasters like i did with my other burners. highly recommended. might even buy a second one.