Plextor PX-760SA/T3 18X DVD +/-R/RW dual layer Beige DVD SATA Retail (black bezels inc) Plextor launches new internal DVD-ReWriter drive - the PX-760A. The Premium PX-760A is the World's fastest DVD-ReWriters to date and include the ATAPI/IDE. The PX-760A capable of 18x DVD+/-R and 10x DVD+R DL speeds and come with a comprehensive package of high-end features. AUTOSTRATEGY: The best DVD Quality For the best writing quality the drive's AUTOSTRATEGY technology selects the optimized write strategy for every DVD disc and if necessary creates a new write strategy for unknown media. (DVD+/-R).A separate database stores all strategies that are created by the AUTOSTRATEGY function for media that is not currently supported in the firmware. A maximum of 31 write strategies can be held in the non-volatile memory of the drive. The entries can be activated or de-activated and deleted. The list of database entries can be viewed and saved or printed. The user can select the write strategy from the AUTOSTRATEGY database or from the database that resides in the drive's firmware by activating a different Mode. Remark: This function is only available for DVD+R and DVD-R media (4X and higher). 1. Auto Selection Mode: The drive will select the best write strategy whether it is located in the AUTOSTRATEGY database or in the firmware database. If no suitale strategy is found AUTOSTRATEGY will create a new optimized strategy in the database. 2. AUTOSTRATEGY On Mode (Forced): The drive will create a new write strategy for every new recording whether a corresponding strategy exists already in the firmware or not. 3. AUTOSTRATEGY On Mode: The drive will use the write strategies from the AUTOSTRATEGY database for recording. If no suitable strategy is found a corresponding write strategy from the firmware's database will be used. 4. AUTOSTRATEGY Off Mode: The drive will only use the write strategies from the firmware's database for recording. If no corresponding write strategy is found the default write strategy will be used.Media Quality Check To assure you're receiving the best results with your drive this function checks the quality of blank media. Write strategy creation This function offers to create a new write strategy for your blank media. The drive will create a new write strategy in the AUTOSTRATEGY database without recording a disc. It is possible to create several write strategies for the same media which can be useful if there is a quality difference among media with the same MID code. PlexEraserPlexEraser is a data destruction utility that makes a recorded CD-R or DVD disc unreadable. The drive will "re-record" over the Lead-in and data sectors of a write once disc rendering the disc data unusable. Initially this feature will support DVD+/-R and CD-R media. Firmware upgrades will add support for DVD+/-R DL media. SecureRecording The SecureRecording function lets you write on a CD-R disc and protect the data with a password. To view the contents of a password-protected disc-or even to see a catalog of files-the user must enter the correct password. The password can be entered via PlexTools Professional software or with SecuViewer software. Buffer underrun proof The buffer underrun proof technologies offer a solution to prevent writing failures during the burning process for CD and DVD by pausing the burn if the data to the drive write buffer is slowed or stopped. The drive resumes the burn process after the drive write buffer is refilled. Silent mode If the drive needs to be used in a quiet environment the drive can be switched to silent mode. Unique technology that sets the drive for super-silent operation. By controlling access speed read/write speed and tray opening and closing speed you reduce drive noise to a whisper. This technology is excellent for recording studios or offices where low noise is required. SpeedRead Enable reading CD-R media up to the maximum speed of the drive. Discs that may be damaged due to mishandling or improper use may shatter due to the higher rotational forces reached at the maximum read speed of the drive. The drive's maximum read speed is therefore limited as a safety function. SpeedRead enables the user to increase the read speed of the drive to the maximum possible. Plextor recommends examining each disc before enabling this function. GigaRec GigaRec lets you change the recording capacity of a standard CD-R disc from 70 percent up to 130 percent of its standard capacity. You can use GigaRec for CD-DA or data writing at 4X and 8X disc-at-once (DAO). The feature allows you to get that extra storage on a single disc for a larger project. For smaller projects like an audio master the feature enables you to use the entire capacity of the disc increasing the size of the pits and lands for higher reproductive quality. VariRec VariRec provides user adjustment of the recording power above or below a default level. The default level reflects an optimized laser power setting with reduced jitter. Changing this setting will result in a change of sound or sound quality and may increase the playability or compatibility with existing players.