Plextor Corp. Storage

The Bottom Line: The Plextor PX-608CU portable DVD burner is a great match for users who have a laptop without a built-in DVD burner; we just don't know who that might be.

Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL), 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

The Bottom Line: The Plextor PX-810SA internal CD/DVD burner is quick for both ripping and burning. We like it.

Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 18x (DVD±R) / 10x (DVD±R DL), 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)

The Bottom Line: The Plextor Shock-Proof Hard Drive is a great addition to your laptop bag: the drive is rugged and speedy and doesn't require a separate power cable. The only thing it's lacking is backup software.

Specs: 80 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 12 ms, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The Plextor Shock-Proof Hard Drive is a great addition to your laptop bag: the drive is rugged and speedy and doesn't require a separate power cable. The only thing it's lacking is backup software.

Specs: 120 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 8 MB, 12 ms, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The Plextor PX-740UF is a sturdy drive that performs beautifully, but it's expensive.

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

The Bottom Line: This Plextor is a fast and versatile internal drive supporting single/dual-layer DVD media--one of the best on the market today.

Specs: DVD±RW (+R DL), 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)

The Bottom Line: Though double-layer burning is getting all the hype, you're still better off with a single-layer burner: this one.

Specs: DVD±RW, 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) / 8x (DVD-R) / 12x (DVD+R), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

The Bottom Line: 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, 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 8x (DVD+R), 24x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)

The Bottom Line: The reliable, fast-reading PlexWriter 48/24/48A is an excellent all-around drive and a real boon for backup-minded individuals--as long as price is not an issue.

Specs: CD-RW, 48x, 48x, 24x

The Bottom Line: The Plextor PlexCombo is a versatile drive for those who need a CD-RW and a DVD-ROM drive in a single bay.

Specs: CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo, 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 20x, 10x