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5. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this USB PlexCombo if I have only USB 1.1?
Yes, the PlexCombo 8/8/24-8U will work with a USB 1.1 connection. However, to
achieve the drive's maximum speeds you need USB 2.0 (whether it's embedded in
your motherboard, or you add a USB 2.0 adapter).
With USB 1.1, the CD-R/RW speeds are limited to 4X write, 4X rewrite and 6X
read. DVD playback is limited to 0.7X DVD speed, and playback will not be
smooth.
Adaptec, Orange Micro, and others make PCI-to-USB 2.0 adapters, and both Orange
Micro and Adaptec make PCMCIA-to-USB 2.0 adapters for notebooks. See the list
of contacts on Plextor's web site.
What media should I use for my PlexCombo?
To achieve 8X CD-R writing speed you must use certified media; and to achieve 8X
CD-RW writing speed you must use high-speed RW media. See the section titled
"Recommended Media" on page 22 for a list of recommended media (including 8X
certified media) at the time this manual was printed. The most updated list of
supported media can be found on the Plextor web site at www.plextor.com.
When can I use CD-RW media?
CD-RW media can only be used for writing in ReWritable drives. It is readable only
in ReWritable drives or newer MultiRead CD-ROMs with UDF readers installed
(widely available from 1998 onward). UDF readers are available from software
companies that develop packet-writing software. With CD-RW media you can:
Y
Use as if it were a large capacity floppy disc.
Y
Transport files to and from work.
Y
Copy your important data periodically.
Y
Store large projects as you develop them.
What writing speed can I expect with CD-RW media?
The PlexCombo 8/8/24-8U supports new high-speed CD-RW media, and can write
to this media at speeds of 4X or 8X. You can also use conventional CD-RW media in
this PlexCombo; in this case, the drive writes at 4X speed.
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