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This drive is on back order in the US (probably never sold here), and I wondered if the fact that it is "SATA" means that the power inlet is any different than the ordinary 4-pin inlet?
And, just out of curiosity, how much power does a drive like this draw?
I have scoured the Internet, but can't find any info on power and no picture of the back of the device.
Grateful for info.
I dont know if it has a 'SATA' power connector, or a Molex, or both, but power draw wise there is no reason it should be any different to any other optical drive?????
you didn't look hard enough, my first result was the official site and on the datasheet section there is an illustration of the rear
http://www.plextor.be/press/datasheets/PX-760A-SA.pdf
you welcome
And what is that power draw?Quote:
Originally Posted by EtheAv8r
Excuuuuuuse meeee, for not looking at the Belgian page :-) Seriously, I checked the US site, which does not have the SA, and then on the UK site, which has the same page as you pointed me to. Now, if you could only tell me what I do to actually *see* the back of the drive on that picture, I would be perfectly happy.Quote:
Originally Posted by magneticman
TBH I'd go for a cheaper driver from another manu - I'm not finding plextor stuff to be any better of late (and we buy them in here for work too - lots of returns lately) and my own drive at home is playing up now :(
I agree with dangel, plextor's stuff just looks overpriced nowadays, and to be honest, you cant really go wrong with NEC.
Or liteon..
sooooo-rrryy!!
I liked the fact that they have/will have a SATA version (because of the cables in this case, as I am not sure the speed is affected). But I will look into NEC and Liteon (never heard of Liteon).
SATA makes no odds to speed but I agree on the cable issue. I did see a cheap driver with SATA the other day... can't remember which one.
EDIT: try http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...s=34&OrderBy=1
70quid for plextor, 22 odd for Liteon..
The closest I can get to NEC DVDs isQuote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
http://support.necam.com/Optical/
Strange!
Another vote for NEC. Great drives, I'm still using the ND-3500A I bought about 3yrs ago.
Plextor are definitely loosing their edge now. They used to have the best CD burners at one point with excellent read and write quality.
The Pioneer 111D is supposed to be a good drive. If I was in the market for a new drive I'd probably go for the NEC ND-7170A.
Great. But where can you find technical descriptions of and comparisons between the various NEC drives?Quote:
Originally Posted by ash_rm
www.google.com - its brilliant, you just type in what you are looking for and it throws up a list of possibilities :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans L
Smart Alec! I have been on the Internet for the last two months looking for stuff for my computer, and yesterday, looking for NEC. I went to several NEC sites, could not find anything else than the *support* site I mentioned earlier, and so on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
But don't think I sit on my hands just because I ask for help -- I continuously look for stuff (incl. NEC), but unfortunately, periodically, I have to work, and can then not spend time looking for that elusive NEC site that must be out there somewhere, where the company actually presents their optical drive products.
So, is someone actually knows this NEC site, please let me know (no, I am not asking that you look for me, just if you already know it).
Regards and thanks,
Hans L
One question..
Why they hell would you pay £70 for a plextor when there's an abundance of dvdrw drives at £20 now? Whats the big deal with plextors?
Keep your hair on :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans L
this is a damn good burner. I have one and it is quiet and fast....and cheap.
Richie, I have a Plextor and it is good. It was one of the bet when I bought it. I thought it was still the best. Obviously not, according to you guys. So, I'll look at something else. NEC, for instance.
Clunk, "Smart Alec" was said with a grin (I forgot the smile). I was not at all upset. (Hair still on.) I;ll look at your suggestion, and I will probably buy it.
Could not find a black ND-4570A, except on a a few sleazy places. The more reputable ones have it on back order (or so they say).
I'll wait. I have time -- have decided to take the plunge for once and install Vista right away in my new computer (yeah, I know -- I will learn a *lot*). However, it will not be available until Jan 31, 2007.
You can partition the hard drive and do a dual boot with xp, that way you have the best of both worlds. It works well, thats how i have mine at the moment.
Great idea. Do you have Vista RC + XP or XP + an earlier Windows version?Quote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
It seems as if every single black ND-4570A has been sold, and sellers are stuck with a slew of beige ones. I have looked everywhere for he black one - nil, nada, zilch ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
If anyone comes across a US dealer wit ha black one, please let me know. Canadian dealer too. Even UK -- but I have looked at UK Google -- because I have someone who can receive it in the UK (if the seller does not send to USA) and send it to me.
Thanks!
Hans L
there should be plenty of uk places with black ones, but maybe the US have different numbers for the same drives? wouldnt be the first time :)
Well, "BK" is part of the designation for the black one. I'll get on Google UK and try again, without the "BK".
Can't believe it -- put the info into Google UK and found Directron.com in Texas. They had a black one. Bought it. Keeping my fingers crossed.