When looking at buying a disc publisher, the first thing to think about is how many DVDs are going to be made. For a few occasional DVDs, sticky labels (but only if absolutely necessary) or LightScribe will be the best choice. For tens of thousands of DVDs, a professional company is the best choice. For the people who fall in the middle a disc publisher is a great idea. There are a few disc-publishing units available in the market today, most notably the Primera line-up. Primera offers cheaper, smaller, and more stylish units. In large DVD duplication projects, however, there have been loading issues with the Primera units. The CX-1 never had one loading or burning error through multiple tests. Since the CX-1 uses name-brand parts, it doesn't have to be sent back to the factory for costly repairs when the warranty is up. What it all comes down to is the CX-1 is a reliable unit that doesn't have to be babysat during large duplication projects.

OS: Windows Vista, XP, or 2000
Interface: USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
Disc Input: 100
Speed: 20X DVD / 48X CD (blu-ray optional)
Printer: HP thermal inkjet
Print Capacity: 250 whole DVD prints
Weight: 39 lbs.
Dimensions: 9" H x 23" D x 20" W
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

• Easy to use
• Reliable

• Bulky
• Industrial look

The CX-1 is a bulky, industrial-looking unit that makes up for its looks with its utility and reliability.

Lance Olinger is Videomaker's IT Assistant.

Microboards Technology
8150 Mallory Ct.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
www.microboards.com
$2,095