Plextor PX-B320SA 8X Blu-ray Combo Drive

It wasn't that long ago that the optical scene consisted of Plextor and everyone else. Sure, Plextor drives ran higher than the competition, but the cornucopia of included utilities and track record for reliability often justified the cost. Then in early 2007, Plextor sort of dropped off the optical radar as the company decided to reshuffle its domestic business and focus on other products lines.

Fast forward to 2009 and Plextor is back at it again, having just released an 8X Blu-ray combo drive. The PX-320SA not only reads Blu-ray discs, but comes ready to burn CD and DVD media, making it an all-in-one drive equally suited for a variety of setups, whether it be for a home office or HTPC.

Specifications

Brand	Plextor
Model	PX-B320SA
Interface	Internal SATA
BD-ROM SL	8X
BD DL	4X
DVD±R	16X
DVD±RW	8X
CD-R	48X
CD-RW	32X
Buffer	2MB
Dimensions (WxDxH)	5.75 x 1.83 x 7.28 inches
Weight	1.98 lbs

True to Plextor's form, the company includes a utility disc with the PX-B320SA packed with tools you'll actually use. The bundled PlexUTILITIES software allows users to measure and control the burn quality of every disc, view all kinds of diagnostic info, and for mission critical burns, you can even measure the disc burning quality.

Also included in the retail package is CyberLink's BD Suite for viewing Blu-ray flicks on your PC or HTPC setup, a SATA cable, user manual, and installation screws.