Yes, www.plextor.com announced the Plextor 716AL which is black in color and I believe has the same specs as the regular 716 except it is a slot load DVD±RW! WOoooooooT! People have been waiting for this for quite some time!
Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Yes, www.plextor.com announced the Plextor 716AL which is black in color and I believe has the same specs as the regular 716 except it is a slot load DVD±RW! WOoooooooT! People have been waiting for this for quite some time!
Originally posted by: fell8
Slot loading is a cool feature, but I just don't trust it. It seems like every car cd player I've seen winds up scratching discs (which is why I'm hoping someone comes out with some sort of tray-loading car stereo--yeah, I know, pipe dream)
Originally posted by: fell8
Slot loading is a cool feature, but I just don't trust it. It seems like every car cd player I've seen winds up scratching discs (which is why I'm hoping someone comes out with some sort of tray-loading car stereo--yeah, I know, pipe dream)
Originally posted by: corkyg
Originally posted by: fell8
Slot loading is a cool feature, but I just don't trust it. It seems like every car cd player I've seen winds up scratching discs (which is why I'm hoping someone comes out with some sort of tray-loading car stereo--yeah, I know, pipe dream)
Well - I go the other way. I have used slot loaders on my two computers for about 4 years. I am now on my 5th car with slot loading CD and DVD players. Have never had a problem with any of them. They are more rugged than tray loaders, and in a car, much safer.
I have never suffered any scratches or disk damage from any of them. IMHO, that is much more likely to happen with one-handed fumbling with jewel cases in a moving environment.
The big disadvantage of a slot loader is in not using the 3.5-in mini DVD disk. It can be done, but it takes a special carrier.
I look forward to trying the 716AL.
I am aware of those. I had one back in 1991 and used it on those mini-cd singles (on or two songs). I am not sure if they can hold up to the high speeds of todays burners and players though, I think the disc may come loose.The big disadvantage of a slot loader is in not using the 3.5-in mini DVD disk. It can be done, but it takes a special carrier.
Originally posted by: Auric
Ooh, way back in 1991! <------- 1991= Hammer Time!
8cm CD singles were pop in the early 1980's but I suppose standardization on the larger discs was eventually cheaper even if they were mostly empty. Not sure if the 8 to 12cm adapters are suitable for high speed burning but that would be a minor drawback as virtually no one uses 'em anyway and if absolutely necessary could surely be done at reduced speed.
Anyhoo, the great advantage to slot loaders (presumably in this case) is vertical mounting for slim tower cases and of course if a tower is on the floor there is no tray to be accidentally wacked by legs, kids, dogs, etc. Although, by the same token it may be slightly more fiddly to insert a disc near the floor than place down onto a tray. But since it is Plextor it will be overpriced and unlikely that new models are quickly released to keep up with standards so I would prolly not build a system counting upon such a slotter.
Originally posted by: LED
Yes they made the announcement last month and I'm just waiting on a few reviews
Pricing and Availability
"The Plextor PX-716AL DVD±R/RW drive will be available for delivery in April and lists for $169.00 USD. Discounts are available for OEMs and Systems Integrators."
Originally posted by: Googer
Originally posted by: LED
Yes they made the announcement last month and I'm just waiting on a few reviews
from the press release:
Pricing and Availability
"The Plextor PX-716AL DVD±R/RW drive will be available for delivery in April and lists for $169.00 USD. Discounts are available for OEMs and Systems Integrators."
even though it means the Firmware. One thing I noticed about their last distribution of drives is that they are now made in China instead of Japan which concerns me a little ...Note: 6X DVD-R DL Available on March 2005
Originally posted by: JackBurton
I'll be using this as my next burner in my new machine. All I hve to say is, about time! Apple has had slot loading DVD burner for a LONG time now. :|
Originally posted by: Googer
Originally posted by: JackBurton
I'll be using this as my next burner in my new machine. All I hve to say is, about time! Apple has had slot loading DVD burner for a LONG time now. :|
This is noting new, Pioneer made these for the PC a long time ago (3 or 4 years ago).
Originally posted by: bigboxes
So, why would you want it? Just to be different (as in most people have tray loading dvd burners)? Seems like something more practical for use in a moving vehicle, not something to be preferred in a desktop unit.
Originally posted by: RaiderJ
Originally posted by: bigboxes
So, why would you want it? Just to be different (as in most people have tray loading dvd burners)? Seems like something more practical for use in a moving vehicle, not something to be preferred in a desktop unit.
Slot loading is sexy!
Originally posted by: LEDI use the Slut drive because with 2 Opticals with trays 1 usually gets in the way and with the Slut Drive on top it makes life easier
Originally posted by: Zepper
There has NEVER been a slot-load burner before - this is the first. All previous slot-load drives for PCs were CD- or DVD-ROM drives... I think Pioneer's patent on the idea has expired, so now others can do it w/o paying a royalty.
. The slot-load burner may lack some of the propeller-head stuff that's on the other 716s so be sure it will do what you need/want before forking out the $$$s.
.bh.
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