Plextor PX - W8432i
This IDE CD-Writer from Plextor recorded a very low CPU utilisation when tested under CD WinBench 2000.
The bundled software, Plextor Manager 2000, adds two more tabs-- Details and Settings-- to the CD-ROM properties and offers the users much better control. It also has an option of showing audio tracks as WAV files and eliminates the need of using the analog audio cable.
The MVP (Music Video Producer) 2000 feature allows you to play music and video. The Audio Capture 2000 lets you copy audio tracks from the CD to the hard disk directly as WAV files.
The construction of the product is good and sturdy. An interesting feature is a cooling fan at the rear of the drive. Considering the features it offers, this is a good option for SOHO and corporate users.