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The only common denominator I see in all of the setups you have tried is your plug-ins (Sound, Audio, NIC, etc). If you are using the same cards maybe one of them has gone buggers. Try swapping them out. Use only the needed items and if everything is OK then swap them back in one at a time. Make sure you swap them correctly so you don't wind up with a IRQ conflict.

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Exercise Routine New exercise routine. If you're over 40, you might want to take it easy at first, then do it faster as you become more proficient. It may be too strenuous for some. Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program! SCROLL DOWN... NOW SCROLL UP... That's enough for the first day. Great job. Have a Beer.

A blonde guy gets home early from work and hears strange noises coming from the bedroom. He rushes upstairs to find his wife naked on the bed,sweating and panting. "What's up?" He says. "I'm having a heart attack," cries the woman. He rushes downstairs to grab the phone, but just as he's dialing, his 4-year-old son comes up and says "daddy! daddy! Uncle ted's hiding in your closet and he's got no clothes on!" The guy slams the phone down and storms upstairs into the bedroom, past his screaming wife, and rips open the wardrobe door. Sure enough, there is his brother, totally naked, cowering on the closet floor. "You rotten S.O.B.," says the husband, "my wife's having a heart attack and you're running around naked scaring the kids!"

I have been shopping at NewEgg for almost 2 years now without any problems. While they don't always have the best prices I will still buy their products simply because of their great service.

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The 716 is, if I remember right, older than most if not all of the other drives that have been tested. It has always been a true workhorse. I believe the company puts out a quality product and also stands behind it. All of that said I will not purchase it when it's first released. I will give it a bit of time to see if there are problems. Hopefully LUK will be able to test it.

I agree with everything you've said. I still burn the DVD5 discs at 4x and the DVD9 discs at 2.4x. Even with the new drive that won't change. I need to replace one of my Sony drives and I feel i want to get the best so I'm going with the Plextor.

I have a heavy duty shredder. It cuts paper into 1/8" x 3/16" peices.

Instead of Communion Wafers they give Viagra.

Well...it might have to do with one ability.

Thanks LUK.

I like that as well, and I will try it out, but I doubt I'll stop using my shredder.

That release date is probably correct. I was told "around April" by someone in their tech support today. If you haven't do so yet, take a look at the data sheet for it. The only DL discs that are recommended are Verbatim (both - DL and + DL). In fact the Verbs are the only discs that are recommended in each catagory of DVD and CD (there are others recommended but no other company is listed in each catagory.

Some interesting features; Features AUTOSTRATEGY: The best DVD Quality For the best writing quality, the drive's AUTOSTRATEGY technology selects the optimized write strategy for every DVD disc and, if necessary, creates a new write strategy for unknown media. (DVD+/-R) A separate database stores all strategies that are created by the AUTOSTRATEGY function for media that is not currently supported in the firmware. A maximum of 31 write strategies can be held in the non-volatile memory of the drive. The entries can be activated or de-activated, and deleted. The list of database entries can be viewed and saved or printed. The user can select the write strategy from the AUTOSTRATEGY database or from the database that resides in the drive's firmware by activating a different Mode. Remark: This function is only available for DVD+R and DVD-R media (4X and higher). 1. Auto Selection Mode: The drive will select the best write strategy, whether it is located in the AUTOSTRATEGY database or in the firmware database. If no suitale strategy is found, AUTOSTRATEGY will create a new, optimized strategy in the database. 2. AUTOSTRATEGY On Mode (Forced): The drive will create a new write strategy for every new recording, whether a corresponding strategy exists already in the firmware or not. 3. AUTOSTRATEGY On Mode: The drive will use the write strategies from the AUTOSTRATEGY database for recording. If no suitable strategy is found, a corresponding write strategy from the firmware's database will be used. 4. AUTOSTRATEGY Off Mode: The drive will only use the write strategies from the firmware's database for recording. If no corresponding write strategy is found, the default write strategy will be used. Media Quality Check To assure you're receiving the best results with your drive, this function checks the quality of blank media. Write strategy creation This function offers to create a new write strategy for your blank media. The drive will create a new write strategy in the AUTOSTRATEGY database without recording a disc. It is possible to create several write strategies for the same media, which can be useful if there is a quality difference among media with the same MID code. PlexEraser PlexEraser is a data destruction utility that makes a recorded CD-R or DVD disc unreadable. The drive will "re-record" over the Lead-in and data sectors of a write once disc rendering the disc data unusable. Initially this feature will support DVD+/-R and CD-R media. Firmware upgrades will add support for DVD+/-R DL media. SecureRecording The SecureRecording function lets you write on a CD-R disc and protect the data with a password. To view the contents of a password-protected disc-or even to see a catalog of files-the user must enter the correct password. The password can be entered via PlexTools Professional software, or with SecuViewer software. Buffer underrun proof The buffer underrun proof technologies offer a solution to prevent writing failures during the burning process for CD and DVD by pausing the burn if the data to the drive write buffer is slowed or stopped. The drive resumes the burn process after the drive write buffer is refilled. Silent mode If the drive needs to be used in a quiet environment, the drive can be switched to silent mode. Unique technology that sets the drive for super-silent operation. By controlling access speed, read/write speed, and tray opening and closing speed, you reduce drive noise to a whisper. This technology is excellent for recording studios or offices where low noise is required. SpeedRead Enable reading CD-R media up to the maximum speed of the drive. Discs that may be damaged due to mishandling or improper use may shatter due to the higher rotational forces reached at the maximum read speed of the drive. The drive's maximum read speed is therefore limited as a safety function. SpeedRead enables the user to increase the read speed of the drive to the maximum possible. Plextor recommends examining each disc before enabling this function. GigaRec GigaRec lets you change the recording capacity of a standard CD-R disc from 70 percent up to 130 percent of its standard capacity. You can use GigaRec for CD-DA or data writing at 4X and 8X disc-at-once (DAO). The feature allows you to get that extra storage on a single disc for a larger project. For smaller projects, like an audio master, the feature enables you to use the entire capacity of the disc, increasing the size of the pits and lands for higher reproductive quality. VariRec VariRec provides user adjustment of the recording power above or below a default level. The default level reflects an optimized laser power setting with reduced jitter. Changing this setting will result in a change of sound or sound quality and may increase the playability or compatibility with existing players. Q-Check PlexTools Professional software provides a suite of diagnostic tests for blank and recorded media. The pre-recording tests of blank media allow you to choose the best media brands and recording parameters for your drive. The post-recording tests quantify the recording session and provide analyzer-type results to guarantee you're getting the best recording possible. PoweRec Plextor Optimized Writing Error Reduction Control (PoweRec) adjusts laser power and writing speed so they're at the optimum settings for that particular disc. Using real-time monitoring of the write data, PoweRec can increase or decrease write power and speed to guarantee the best possible writing quality with whatever brand media is used. PlexTools Professional This software tool offers a complete suite of recording applications and supports your drive's advanced quality check functions. Advanced drive settings such as GigaRec or Silent Mode can be changed. High quality audio extraction, various recording modes, and copying of files or disc images can be selected. Media testing with the drive's Q-Check function allows you to select the best media for your drive and examine the quality of your recordings. (www.plextools.com) PlexTools Professional XL Based on the existing solid code of PlexTools Professional, PlexTools Professional XL offers more features and extra options. The new layout with resizable windows and improved graphs, enhanced audio functions and project options, as well as the unique update check system, is designed and tuned for the demanding user. (www.plextools.com)

The director of Homeland Security, the reject from "Night of the Living Dead" Michael Chertoff has told all who will listen that he doesn't see a problem. HELL, he couldn't handle the flooding what the hell does he know about what security is.

Bill, you just don't know how fcuking pissed-off I am about this. This has got to be the WORST thing that that BASTARD Bush has done. If this shit doesn't tie him into having been part of the 9/11 crap I don't know what does. As I've said before to anyone who may be reading this and working for that BASTARD King f'n George, if you don't like it I really don't give a damn. This is for you... And this is for Ass-Wipe Bush, Dick Wad Cheany and ALL of the rest of those BASTARDS

Based on that letter it must have been pretty good.

I know that with Peacocks the male has the colorful plumage.

After reading and searching I have decided to purchase the Plextor PX-760A drive. It is not yet available but I am willing to wait. In case you want to see the datasheet on it you can get it here. Be sure to look at the recommended media for the drive.

Is it that obvious? Thanks.