Plextor Introduced PX-608CU Pocket-Sized DVD Burner

Plextor today introduced the pocket-sized PX-608CU external double layer DVD burner, designed for use with laptop computers. The PX-608CU is the Plextor’s second-generation ultra-portable DVD±R/RW CD-R/RW multi-drive with USB bus-power as the main addition compared to its precursor with AC power only.

“Plextor PX-608CU measures 15.9mm high and weighs less than nine ounces, which makes it one of the smallest portable DVD writers available in the world. The PX-608CU is ideal for mobile laptop users and others who require a modern, stylish, and compact DVD burner to use anywhere,” the company announced.

The PX-608CU multi-drive delivers DVD recording speeds of 8X DVD±R on single-layer media, 4X DVD±R on Double-Layer and Dual-Layer (DL) media, and 5X DVD-RAM. The drive also supports 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 8X max DVD-ROM, 24X CD-R/RW/ROM. DVD±VR is supported for direct disc recording, while DVD+RW background format eliminates the need to manually format a DVD+RW disc.
The PX-608CU features a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and a 2MB buffer memory.

Plextor PX-608CU drive ships to distributors in North and South America in February 2007, with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $169 USD.

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I own a Sony UX 280P MIcro PC and this new pocket sized DVD burner is a must have item to complement my super ultra portable device. The price seems more than right seeing how Sony sells a slightly larger DVD drive but at more than double the price. The first day the Plextor DVD burner goes on sale I will get it.