FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2004--Plextor� Corp., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, today announced the new PX-712A DVD+/-R/RW drive with support for high-speed 12X DVD+R and 8X DVD-R recording. The internal drive features an ATA/ATAPI-5 (EIDE) interface for broad based PC-compatibility.

The PX-712A supports 12X DVD+R and 8X DVD-R Writing; 4X DVD+RW and 4X DVD-RW Rewriting; and 16X max DVD-Reading. The DVD/CD burner also boasts high-speed 48X CD-R Writing, 24X CD-RW Rewriting, and 48X max CD-Reading. The drive includes a bundle of premium Microsoft Windows-compatible software from Roxio, including Roxio� Easy CD & DVD Creator(TM) 6 -- DVD Edition, and Roxio PhotoSuite� 5 SE.

The PX-712A has an 8MB buffer and features Buffer Underrun Proof Technology to prevent buffer underrun errors and allow multi-tasking. Lossless Linking/Zero Link technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc, so there is no need to reload DVD content back to a PC to make minor changes, and no need to re-burn an entire DVD after making small edits.

The Plextor PX-712A DVD+/-R/RW drive is scheduled for shipment to distributors and resellers in North and South America in late April 2004. The PX-712A drive has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $209.00 USD. All retail packages include unlimited toll-free technical support and one-year full warranty.