Samsung Storage

The Bottom Line: The Samsung S1 Mini's high cost per gigabyte and slow throughput benchmarks overshadow its sexy design and small 1.8-inch footprint. We prefer the Transcend StoreJet, which offers more storage at a fraction of the cost.

Specs: 120 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 1.8"

The Bottom Line: The Samsung S1 Mini's high cost per gigabyte and slow throughput benchmarks overshadow its sexy design and small 1.8-inch footprint. We prefer the Transcend StoreJet, which offers more storage at a fraction of the cost.

Specs: 120 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 1.8"

The Bottom Line: The Samsung S1 Mini's high cost per gigabyte and slow throughput benchmarks overshadow its sexy design and small 1.8-inch footprint. We prefer the Transcend StoreJet, which offers more storage at a fraction of the cost.

Specs: 120 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 1.8"

The Bottom Line: The no-frills WriteMaster SE-W164C isn't the fastest DVD burner around, but its decent overall performance and reasonable price make it a solid choice for casual users.

Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL), 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 5x (DVD+R DL), 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)

The Bottom Line: The TS-H552B offers merely decent DL performance, but its speedy scores with single-layer media could attract those seeking a well-rounded DL drive.

Specs: DVD±RW (+R DL), 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD-R) / 16x (DVD+R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL), 32x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

The Bottom Line: Samsung's SW-252FRNS delivers a terrific out-of-the-box experience and great support, but it lags in performance behind Lite-On's less expensive LTR-52327S.

Specs: CD-RW, 52x, 52x, 32x

The Bottom Line: Samsung's low-priced SW-252 offers top-notch CD-R performance, a great out-of-box experience, and 24/7 phone support, making it a good buy for beginners.

Specs: CD-RW, 52x, 52x, 24x

The Bottom Line: Despite its average performance and spare bundle, the Samsung SW-232B stands out from other 32X drives because of its noise-dampening technology--a potential boon to crowded offices and homes.

Specs: CD-RW, 40x, 32x, 10x

Specs: 1 TB, Hi-Speed USB, 3.5"

Specs: 1.5 TB, Hi-Speed USB, External, 3.5"