CONTACT: Howard Wing, VP Sales and Marketing Plextor Corp. (510) 440-2104 hwing@plextor.com Marianne Welch Welch Communications (408) 395-7363 info@welchcommunications.com PLEXTOR INTRODUCES DVD+R/RW DRIVE WITH DUAL-INTERFACE: HI-SPEED USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 FIREWIRE External DVD/CD Burner Features Fast Performance and Full Bundle of Digital Media Software from Roxio FREMONT, Calif. - May 27, 2003 - Plextor Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of DVD and CD recording equipment, today announced the new PX-504UF DVD+R/RW drive. The external DVD/CD burner delivers fast 4X DVD+R Writing, 2.4X DVD+RW Rewriting, and 12X max DVD-Reading; the versatile 6-in-1 drive also supports 16X CD Writing, 10X CD-Rewriting, and 40X CD-Reading. The PX-504UF DVD+R/RW drive features Plextor's first dual interface to support both Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and full-speed compliant IEEE-1394 FireWire for highspeed data transfer. Now PlexWriter customers can easily share a single DVD/CD recorder among multiple Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows-based personal computer systems. The new Plextor drive also bundles a package of premium digital media software from Roxio (Nasdaq:ROXI), including Easy CD Creator 5.3 DVD Edition, and PhotoSuite 5 SE and Toast 5 Lite. "Many of the people who purchase PlexWriter drives also use Apple Macintosh computers, and we want them to be able to take advantage of the performance and convenience of FireWire connectivity," said Howard Wing, vice president of sales and marketing for Plextor. "It's not uncommon for a single household to have both Windows PCs and Apple Macintoshes. With the new PX-504UF, Mom and Dad can use the PlexWriter drive on the Windows PC to backup work data to a CD, and then five minutes later the kids can use the exact same external drive to play a DVD on the Macintosh in their room." "We're pleased to be expanding our relationship with a leader in the CD and DVD burning market, " said Brad Duea, vice president of worldwide OEM sales for Roxio. "By integrating Easy CD Creator 5.3 DVD Edition, PhotoSuite 5 SE and
Toast 5 Lite with its new external PX-504UF drive, Plextor is providing its customers with a flexible and powerful package of hardware and software so users can easily create and manage their digital media, whether they have a Mac, a PC or both." Plextor PX-504UF DVD+R/RW Drive The Plextor PX-504UF is a highly versatile DVD/CD burner specifically designed to deliver high-quality recording performance. The drive gives users the ability to create, edit, and share customized DVDs and CDs using video, photos, audio, and data. Users can use the Roxio applications to back up and archive up to 4.7GB on a single-sided Recordable DVD disc and create photo albums for viewing with DVD players. Lossless-linking technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc, so there is no need to reload DVD content back to a PC to make minor changes, and no need to re-burn an entire DVD after making small edits. The unit features a 2MB data buffer and burst data transfer rates of 5.5 MB/sec., allowing users to burn a 4.7GB CD disc in less than fifteen minutes. Software Bundle - Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.3 DVD Edition, PhotoSuite 5 SE, and Toast 5 Lite Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.3 DVD Edition includes DVD Builder_, Roxio's DVD authoring application that allows consumers to capture digital video, add transitions and background music, create animated menus, organize clips and photos into custom slide shows, and burn to a DVD or CD that can be played in set-top DVD players. Easy CD Creator 5.3 DVD Edition combines the power of Easy CD Creator Basic and DVD Builder into one complete, easy to use, integrated solution. Easy CD Creator 5.3 DVD Edition includes DirectCD (packet writing), CD and DVD pre-mastering, DVD video authoring, one-button CD copier, and the ability to create enhanced and mixed-mode CDs. Easy CD Creator 5.3 DVD Edition simplifies the production of DVD videos while also providing the ability to create music CDs, photo slide shows synchronized with music, data CDs and DVDs, and back up copies of personal discs. Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE allows consumers to capture, organize, edit and share digital photos. It includes simple electronic albums and a combination of automated and advanced photo editing tools, including the ability to easily remove red-eye and wrinkles, lighten or darken, crop and rotate. Consumers can also print and share online or quickly E-mail them without leaving the program. With PhotoSuite 5 SE's integrated Easy CD Creator burning technology, Plextor consumers will be able to burn photos to CD, Video CD or DVD. Roxio Toast 5 Lite is a limited version of Toast 5 Titanium, the comprehensive, all-in-one DVD and CD burner software that enables consumers to create,

organize, share and store all of their digital content on CDs or DVDs. Roxio's award winning Toast DVD and CD burner software works with Mac OS X and Mac OS 9.1 Pricing and Availability The Plextor PX-504UF DVD+R/RW drive is scheduled for shipment to distributors and resellers in North and South America in June 2003. It will also be available nationwide through Best Buy stores. The PX-504UF drive has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $329.00 USD. All retail packages include unlimited toll-free technical support and one-year full warranty. Reservations for the PX-504UF drive are now being accepted at http://www.plextorshop.com. About Plextor Plextor Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance DVD and CD equipment for professional use in consumer and business environments. Since opening its headquarters in Silicon Valley in 1990, Plextor has introduced numerous generations of award-winning optical storage products, including CD-ROM, CD-Recordable, CD-ReWritable, and DVD+R/RW drives. Plextor is privately owned by Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of advanced technology hardware and precision electronic equipment headquartered in Japan. Shinano Kenshi is best known for its expertise in manufacturing motors. ### PlexWriter is a trademark of Plextor Corp. All other trademarks, trade names, registered trademarks, or registered trade names are the property of their respective holders. Roxio, the Roxio tagline, PhotoSuite, Easy CD & DVD Creator, Easy CD Creator, and Toast are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Roxio, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. -Jill Carroll Welch Communications One University Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95030 Ph: 408-395-7363 Fax: 408-395-7178 jill@welchcommunications.com

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PX-504UF

DVD+R / RW CD-R / RW

2.4 10

REWRITE
{ EXTERNAL IEEE 1394 (FireWire) and Hi-Speed USB DVD+R/RW CD-R/RW
4X DVD+R, 2.4X DVD+RW, 12X DVD-ROM, 16X CD-R, 10X CD-RW and 40X CD-ROM,
The first DVD+R/RW CD-R/RW 6-in-1 external IEEE 1394 and Hi-Speed USB drive from Plextor offers all the advantages of our legendary CD-R/RW drives along with DVD+R/RW capabilities.
For years, Plextor has been the most trusted name in CD drives for professional use. Now, you too can choose from our award-winning drives which offer exceptional performance, best quality recording at the fastest speeds, reliability and ease of use. Work and play with the best The Plextor PX-504UF delivers blazing-fast 4X DVD+R writing and 2.4X DVD+RW and 12X DVD-ROM read speeds. In addition to recording, rewriting and reading DVD discs at multiple speeds, it also supports 16X CD-R write, 10X CD-RW rewrite and 40X CD-ROM read. Create a 4.7 GB disc on DVD media in less than fifteen minutes for work and play. The Plextor PX-504UF will deliver top performance no matter how you spend your time, project after project, year after year. Performance you can rely on The PX-504UF has a unique technology and feature combination that offers unparalleled reliability. Lossless linking technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc, so there is no need to reload DVD content back to a PC to make minor changes, and no need to re-burn an entire DVD after making small edits. Buffer Under Run Proof technology prevents buffer underrun errors which allows you to multi-task during a recording session. PoweRec (Plextor Optimized Writing Error Reduction Control) technology is a sophisticated write strategy for superior quality and stable recording at maximum speed. Black CD tray minimizes jitter and reduces C1 error rates. Optimized PCB circuits near the power supply decrease noise and provide clean power to the drive, improving both jitter and deviation levels. Easy to install With dual FireWire and USB 2.0 interfaces and plug and play compatibility, the PX-504UF is a snap to install and use. The PX-504UF can be installed horizontally or vertically (drive stand included). For all your applications You wont find a better DVD recordable drive to create, edit and share customized DVDs and CDs with friends and family containing video, photo, audio and data. Capture, archive, organize and personalize your home movies and photos on DVD, VCD, mini DVD and SVCD. Create photo slide shows, complete with transitions
PlexWriter 48/24/48A PlexWriter 48/24/48A PlexWriter 40/12/40A PlexWriter Premium PlexWriter 40/12/40A
and music. Burn your photos to Video CD to play on most DVD players. You can also back up and archive 4.7 GB on a single-sided recordable DVD disc, and to create photo albums for viewing with DVD players and much more. Powerful software that works for you Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 DVD Edition and PhotoSuite 5 SE Easy CD Creator 5 DVD edition combines the power of Easy CD Creator Basic and DVD Builder, an easy to learn DVD authoring package, into one complete solution. The flash tutorial will also provide quick and easy steps to creating an audio CD, data disc or digital video. PhotoSuite 5 SE makes it simple with a combination of automated tasks, professionallevel editing tools, creative projects and CD burning fully integrated into one program. PowerDVD by CyberLink World-acclaimed PowerDVD offers flexible video and audio playback entertainment on the PC with customizable video and audio controls to deliver the highest quality viewing and listening experience. Dantz Retrospect (Windows 30-day trial version) Backup and restore solution designed for safety and security, Retrospect protects against loss due to viruses, newly installed software, user error and damaged hardware. Roxio Toast 5 Lite (Mac OS 9.1 or above) is a comprehensive, award winning DVD and CD burner software that enables you to create, organize, share and store all of your digital software on CDs and DVDs.

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6-in-1 combo drive: 4X DVD+R, 2.4X DVD+RW, 12X DVD-ROM, 16X CD-R, 10X CD-RW and 40X CD-ROM Lossless linking technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc Buffer Under Run Proof technology prevents buffer underrun errors PoweRec technology is a sophisticated write strategy providing superior quality recording at maximum speed for your chosen media Supports DVD+RW background formatting Horizontal or vertical mounting orientation Black CD tray minimizes jitter Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1-year full warranty (parts and labor or replacement) Unlimited toll-free tech support
Backed by premier support Plextor offers both a one-year warranty on parts and labor or replacement and unlimited toll-free technical support to help you get the most out of your investment. A winning combo With all these advantages, is it any wonder Plextor has been the preferred choice of professionals, including top recording artists, IT specialists and technology consultants? You can rely on Plextors PX-504UF for your work and play.

Performance

DVD+R/RW CD-R/RW
Data Transfer Rate Z-CLV and CLV write/CAV and CLV read Sustained Read/Write Speeds 17X-40X (CD read only) 16X (CD write only) 13X-32X (CD read only) 4X-10X (CD read only) 10X (CD rewrite only) 8X (CD read/CD write) 4X (CD write/CD rewrite) 4X (DVD write only) 2.4X (DVD write/rewrite) 5X-12X (DVD read only) 3X-7X (DVD read only) 2X-5X (DVD read only) Burst Read/Write Average CD Random Access Average DVD Random Access Buffer Error Rate 33 MB/sec (Ultra DMA Mode 2) 16.6 MB/sec (PIO Mode 4/DMA Mode 2) <120 ms <140 ms 2 MB Mode 1: block/1012 bits, Mode 2: block/109 bits
2.6-6.0 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2 Form 1 and CD-R) 2.4 MB/sec (CD-R) 2.08-4.8 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2 Form 1, CD-DA and CD-R) 1.56-3.6 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2 Form 1, CD-DA and CD-R) 1.5 MB/sec 1.2 MB/sec (Mode 2 Form 2 read only) 600 KB/sec 5.4 MB/sec 3.24 MB/sec 6.75-16.2 MB/sec 4.05-9.45 MB/sec 2.7-6.75 MB/sec (Playing DVD-Video)

Reliability

MTBF Tray Load/Unload 60,000 POH 30,000 times (In and Out)

Recommended Media

DVD+R (4.7 GB) DVD+RW (4.7 GB) CD-R (74 min or 80 min) CD-RW (74 or 80 min) 4X 2.4X 2.4X 4X-16X 4X-10X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Verbatim/Mitsubishi Verbatim/Mitsubishi Verbatim/Mitsubishi Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Chemical, Chemical, Chemical, Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Ricoh Taiyo Yuden Ricoh Taiyo Yuden, Mitsui Chemicals, Ricoh, Maxell Ricoh

(All DVD+RW and CD-RW Media is rewritable up to 1,000 times)
Useable DVD Formats Useable CD Formats DVD-ROM, DVD Video, Multi Border (closed disc read only), multi-session CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-I, Multi-session, CD-Text, UDF Disc Diameter 12 cm (74, 79 minutes) Recording DVD+R/RW Modes Sequential write, Random access write and Disc-at-once Recording CD-R/RW Modes Track-at-once, Disc-at-once, Session-at-once, Multi-session, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing

Front Panel

Eject Lights Disc Loading Auto Eject/Manual Emergency/Software Control Power on/Disc Access/Writing/Disc Type/Reading Auto load/auto eject/manual load/manual eject Headphone Jack Volume Control Stereo Mini-jack, 0.8 V at 32 Ohms Wheel Knob

Rear Panel

Power Supply Interface Connector Audio Output CPU HDD Monitor Display Resoution AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz IEEE 1394 (4 pins or 6 pins) or USB Analog output, RCA jacks Interface Switch Power Switch To change interface, turn power OFF then back ON ON/OFF rocker switch
Minimum System Requirements
Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent (minimum), Pentium III 1.6 GHz or equivalent (suggested) 800 MB - 1 GB free space for copying CD to CD image 6 GB - 10 GB free space for DVD authoring RAM 128 MB 1024 X 768 at 16-bit color OS Support Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Mac OS 9.1 or above 7.24 in x 2.05 in x 10.43 in 4.41 lbs

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (W/H/D) Weight
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