CONCLUSION

   Although the PX-650US is classified as an external 8xDVD/CD re-writable burner it's the versatile part that really separates it from similar devices since Plextor has given it two very special features. So not only you can back up your media files directly from your camcorder/camera/SD-MMC Card/USB Flash drive but also you can copy entire CDs and DVDs just with a push of a single button. Now i can't say I’m really fond of carrying extra devices with me (that means extra space which i don't really have) but for special occasions such as the Christmas holidays during which you will most certainly need to share pictures and video clips with your family and friends the PX-650US could really come in handy (and it's not that larger than a normal external DVD/CD drive). The only slight drawback i can think of is the 8x write speed which takes almost 8 minutes to record an 700MB CD but when i think about the old days and 4x writers it's not really that bad, besides the device wasn't designed for backing up crucial data with a tight schedule to begin with and most portable DVD/CD writers are also 8x.

   As we write these lines the Plextor PlexEasy PX-650US Versatile DVD/CD Burner retails for USD99.99 inside the USA (TigerDirect) and at around 90Euros inside the EU and so it's roughly 20-30% more expensive than most regular portable 8x DVD/CD burners out in the market. However at least for us the extra functionality of the PlexEasy PX-650US is well worth the extra bucks (you get what you pay for) unless of course you really have no need for it in which case you should probably look for something more basic. However if you think you can make use of all the things the PX-650US has to offer then you should really go for it. Innovation coupled with a large range of features, fast burning (for a portable DVD/CD burner) and a good build quality are more than enough for us to give the PlexEasy PX-650US by Plextor our Golden Award. 

PROS

- Build Quality
- Innovation (Functionality)
- CD to CD/SD/USB
- SD to CD/USB
- AC/USB Powered
- LCD Screen
- Write Speed (8X)

CONS

- Price (For Some)