Plextor Europe sent out a press release earlier today, announcing a new 18x multi-format DVD writer, the PX-810SA. Along with support for Serial ATA, the drive features 18x DVD±R, 10x DVD±R DL and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds.

Plextor, the personal storage and high reliability optical drive manufacturer, today announces the latest DVD-RW drive from its new PX-800 series: the Serial-ATA PX-810SA. At 18x, it is still one of the fastest drives in the world [-Plextor was the first manufacturer to launch 18x products with the PX-760 series]. It also incorporates multi-format (DVD+/-R & DVD-RAM) technology to satisfy the demand for high-end SATA drives from enthusiast/professional users.
No word on price yet. However, the PX-810SA is scheduled to ship in early June 2007. More information is available on Plextor's website.