Plextor Europe announced the launch of its new PX-B310U external BD-Combo Super Multi Drive.

According to the statement, the PX-B310U is a robust and stylish drive that can be connected to any PC or notebook by a USB 2.0 cable, making it an ideal solution for those users who are looking for portability and flexibility.

The PX-B310U gives consumers an all-in-one solution for playing back Blu-ray Discs, while maintaining the capability of archiving data onto CD or DVD. The drive supports fast and high quality 16X burns on single layer DVD±R media (4.7GB), 8X burns on double/dual layer media (8.5GB) and 12X on compatible DVD-RAM media.

The PX-B310U comes with an advanced software bundle. CyberLink BD Suite lets users do everything they want with video and discs (authoring and burning, data archiving, HD playback, slideshow creation, video editing, photo retouching, music ripping and label printing). TrueTheater HD turns standard definition DVD images into high-definition quality images.

And with the power of the additional PlexUtilities software for Windows, consumers can enjoy extra support for their drive. PlexUtilities allows users to view basic and advanced drive information and also offers high quality audio and multimedia capabilities. By allowing users to measure and control the burn quality of every disc, PlexUtilities makes coasters a thing of the past.

Other PlexUtilities features:

– Automatic software and firmware updates
– PlexErase gives users the opportunity to remove confidential content permanently from a disc.
– PlexRead improves smooth video playback of damaged or scratched discs.

The PX-B310U falls under Plextors ‘Fast Warranty Service’, which implies 2 year onsite warranty in the EU, Norway and Switzerland (and 1 year carry-in in other countries).

This new Plextor external BD-Combo is available in Europe in June for an estimated price of € 219.

For more information visit: www.plextor-digital.com