Quick Look

Kenwood TrueX 52X

The Good


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$119.95 MSRP

+ Hard drive like transfer rates
+ Constant transfer rate
+ Extremely quiet

The Bad
- Relatively expensive
- Drive and discs get hot

The Final Decision

Performance was as as advertised so it pretty much comes down to "Is it worth it?"

Well, the $120 price tag is significantly higher than almost any other (non-SCSI) CD-ROM out there. It is a tough decision - the fastest CD-ROM drive on earth, but at a price. And to top it off, there is above average digital audio extraction and extremely quiet operation. Once you have experienced a TrueX drive, it is hard to go back. For many, the quiet operation alone is enough to justify the added cost.

If you must have the best, go for the TrueX 52X. If you just need a CD-ROM for installing software, get something that costs less than half as much.

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