Plextor PX-800A, Installation And User Manual

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Section 5. Frequently Asked Questions
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For example, 8X-rated media listed as “12X writing recommended” and
“16X compatible” indicates the manufacturer believes this 8X-rated
media can be written at 16X. Plextor factory testing has determined you
will achieve the highest quality write at 12X. Plextor’s testing also
indicates you can write this media at 16X and still achieve good quality,
although perhaps not as high as at the recommended speed.
Just because the vendor rates a disc for a certain speed doesn't mean that
the disc will give you a high-quality write at that speed. However, the
technology in your Plextor drive ensures you will write at the highest
possible speed that still achieves high quality.