Plextor Japan plans to ship next month, a new external combo recorder with the codename PX-208U. The drive supports 8x writing, 8x re-writing, 24x reading (CD) and 8x reading (DVD) making it an alternative solution for the already known TEAC CD-285PU. Features:
8x writing
8x re-writing
24x reading (CD)
8x reading (DVD)
2MB Buffer
Supports BURN-Proof
Supports PoweRec
USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible
Retail package will include Nero Express, InCD and PowerDVD XP 4.0
Weight: 470gr
The drive is expected to hit the Japanese market early July at the price of 32.000 Yen ($260). Plextor's European division doesn't plan to release the PX-208PU in Europe...