Conclusion:

Compared to every CD-ROM we have had a chance to test out, the Kenwood 72X True-X beats them all out.

In addition it's probably the first drive we have ever benchmarked that actually met its advertised speed rating. With funky stylings (as CD-ROM's go), and proven speed records the technology housed in this little metal box by Zen is worthy of the marketing hype surrounding it.

Without out a doubt this is the fastest CD-ROM we have ever seen, and with performance on this level we award the Kenwood 72X True-X the PCstats Editors Choice Award.