For years, Plextor has been the most trusted name in CD drives for professional use. Now, you too can choose from its award-winning drives, which offer exceptional performance, best quality recording at the fastest speeds, reliability and ease of use. PlexWriter 40/12/40U, with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface and built-in BURN-Proof technology, delivers exceptionally fast performance. It works with any computer that has a USB interface and a supported operating system, recording CDs quickly and accurately. Create a 650-MB disc for work in less than 3 minutes, recording at 40X. Rewrite at a remarkable 12X or browse through a disc at a speed-reading 40X. The PlexWriter will deliver top performance no matter how you spend your time, project after project, year after year.The PlexWriter has a unique technology and feature combination that offers unparalleled reliability. USB 2.0 interface and Plug and Play compatibility make installing the drive a snap. You will be up and running in minutes. Drag and drop simplicity lets you quickly and easily copy and share files or reclaim valuable hard disk space. You won't find a better drive for data backups, mixing and creating music CDs, archiving and sharing digital images with friends, duplicating CDs and sharing files, all without sacrificing quality.