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copecetic · 28-04-2004

I have a PX-708A that I use in my desktop, but I'm moving abroad and taking only my Thinkpad. I'm trying to decide if it makes sense for me to purchase an external USB enclosure and try to use the Plextor with it. Here are my questions, if anyone can help:

1. Does Plextools recognize the PX-708A if it is connected via an external enclosure (IDE to USB 2.0)? That is, would I be able to use Plextools?

2. How about Nero?

3. Further complication: my Thinkpad 600E (only 400 MHz, has Win2K Pro) does not have USB 2.0, so I have a USB 2.0 PCMCIA card. I expect the maximum speed would be much lower than the Plextor is rated for, but will it work at all?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

28-04-2004	#1 (permalink)
copecetic New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1	PX-708A in external enclosure USB with Plextools? <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> I have a PX-708A that I use in my desktop, but I'm moving abroad and taking only my Thinkpad. I'm trying to decide if it makes sense for me to purchase an external USB enclosure and try to use the Plextor with it. Here are my questions, if anyone can help: 1. Does Plextools recognize the PX-708A if it is connected via an external enclosure (IDE to USB 2.0)? That is, would I be able to use Plextools? 2. How about Nero? 3. Further complication: my Thinkpad 600E (only 400 MHz, has Win2K Pro) does not have USB 2.0, so I have a USB 2.0 PCMCIA card. I expect the maximum speed would be much lower than the Plextor is rated for, but will it work at all? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.