Plextor introduces fastest Double Layer drive with writing speeds up to 6x DVD+R DL and 6x DVD-R DL

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Plextor has announced a free firmware upgrade to support increased writing speeds for its recently launched PX-716 Double Layer drive.

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The firmware makes Plextor the first and currently the only company to launch a drive capable of 6x DVD+R DL and 6x DVD-R DL dual layer writing speeds. For increased flexibility, 8x writing on DVD+RW media and additional support for 16x writing on DVD +/-R has been added. The new upgrade is available to all buyers of the internal PX-716A and external PX-716UF drives.

The new features will be available on Plextor’s website from the following dates.

Middle of January, firmware 1.04 will be released to support:

  • 2x writing on DVD-R DL media
  • 6x writing on DVD+R DL media
  • 8x writing on DVD+RW media
  • Support additional 16x media *

    Beginning of March, firmware 1.05 will be released to support:

  • 6x writing on DVD-R DL media

    * see recommended media list on the web at the time of release of the firmware