DVD drives
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Plextor PX-708A
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8.7
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One of the fastest DVD-rewritable drives on the market, Plextor's groundbreaking PX-708A delivers an all-around top-notch performance.
Specs: DVD±RW , IDE , 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD) , 40x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 8x (DVD+R) , 24x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW) , 2.6 lbs, 2.6 lbs
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TDK Indi DVD 840G
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8.7
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TDK's Indi DVD 840G uses the same underlying hardware as the excellent Plextor PX-708A, with similarly solid performance and features.
Specs: DVD±RW , IDE , 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD) , 40x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 8x (DVD+R) , 24x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW) , 2.2 lbs, 2.2 lbs
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TDK 420N Indi DVD
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8.2
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For about the same price as Pioneer's DVR-A05, the Indi DVD offers faster DVD movie burning, friendlier installation, and quicker overall performance.
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Sony DRU-510A
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8.0
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Despite some petty penny-pinching on Sony's part, the DRU-510A establishes a new industry standard for burning performance and versatility.
Specs: DVD±RW , IDE , 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD) , 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD) , 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW) , 2.7 mg, 2.7 mg
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Pioneer DVR-A05 DVD-RW EIDE
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8.0
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With a retail price of less than $300, the DVR-A05 is easily the fastest, cheapest way to burn DVD movies.
Specs: DVD-RW , IDE , 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD) , 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD) , 8x (CD) / 2x (DVD) , 2.4 lbs, 2.4 lbs
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Iomega Super DVD Writer
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7.8
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Iomega's Super DVD Writer offers competitive performance for a reasonable price--perfect for anyone who wants five-format flexibility.
Specs: DVD±RW / DVD-RAM , Hi-Speed USB , 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD) , 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 4x (DVD+R) , 16x (CD) / 3x (DVD-RAM) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW) , 3.3 lbs, 3.3 lbs
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$125
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