Nice idea to go back and review these popular drives when the firmware has matured. Frequently, the drive is sent out before the firmware is all set, and the reviewer turns out to be a beta tester for the company. In this case, however, the newer firmware didn't help the Plextor, but it did for the Samsung. Upgrade your firmware at your own risk, and "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
As you can see from the testing on the previous page, grabbing the latest firmware is not always beneficial. Just because it's the newest doesn't always mean it's the best. The PX-716A from Plextor had a much stronger showing a couple of months ago when using the 1.03 firmware. However, the later firmware has added more features, faster performance on DVD+R DL, new media, and DVD-R DL support. You have to ask yourself if you'd prefer this speed boost over quality. When browsing some forums regarding the PX-716A firmware it seems as though many people still recommend the 1.05 or the 1.06 firmware over the latest.
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