Plextor aren't quite the dominant force they once were in the optical drive market, but they are still reknowned for making some of the best quality drives out there and it's this very reason that they still run a healthy business and continue to expand on their product range.

Today sees the release of five new optical drives which include the PX-610U 8x external DVD drive, PX-B310SA 6x internal BD Combo Drive, PX-B310Q 6x external BD Combo Drive, PX-850SA 22x internal SATA DVD Drive and finally the PX-850A 22x which is the same as the SA model but uses PATA for connectivity.

For further information about Plextor's lineup refresh, you can view the official announcement here.

FREMONT, Calif. - November 24, 2008 - Plextor, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, announces new products as a part of its new 2008 lineup. Featured in the new offering are 6x Blu-Ray Combo drives, 22x Super Multi DVD±RW drives, and an 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW for PC and Mac.

"Plextor continues to strengthen its position in the optical storage market with the addition of these new drives to its already robust line of products," said Bob Gronski, vice president of sales and marketing for Plextor. "Now more than ever, people are going out less and taking advantage of home entertainment more, so it's a perfect time for us to introduce such an extensive line of products."