Plextor today announced the launch of its new internal 54x CD-ROM and 16x DVD-ROM drives. Designed for the retail and assembling market, the new models add to the company's already expansive product portfolio, making Plextor's optical range one of the broadest on the market. The CD-ROM drive - PX-54TA, has an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface and a 54x reading speed. The DVD-ROM drive - PX-116A, has an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface with a reading speed of 16x (DVD-ROM) and 48x (CD-ROM).