Plextor Corp. today announced the availability of the PX-740UF DVD+/-R/RW drive. The drive offers dual interface support for both Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and full-speed compliant IEEE-1394 FireWire, and offers burst data transfer rates of 480 Mbps (USB) or 400 Mbps (Firewire), allowing users to burn a 4.7GB DVD+R disc in approximately six minutes. In addition, the Plextor PX-740UF Series drive supports 8X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, and 16X DVD+/-R writing; 8X DVD+RW and 6X DVD-RW rewriting; and 16X max DVD-reading; as well as high-speed 48X CD-R writing, 32X CD-RW rewriting, and 48X max CD-reading. The Plextor PX-740UF drive will ship this month in North and South America with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of US$179.00.