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Lite-On SOHW-832S
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 3 stars out of 4 reviews
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Lite-On SOHW-832S Reviewed on 07/09/2004

The Bottom Line: Lite-On's double-layer SOHW-832S is a very good DVD burner, but double-layer burning technology needs time to mature before it's totally worth the investment.

Specs: DVD±RW, Internal, 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRU-700A Double Layer Internal ATAPI/EIDE Drive
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 22 reviews
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8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRU-700A Double Layer Internal ATAPI/EIDE Drive Reviewed on 07/02/2004

The Bottom Line: Sony's first double-layer DVD burner does its job well, but double-layer burning itself is a mixed blessing.

Specs: DVD±RW (+R DL), 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-RW / 3X DVD-RAM / 24X/16X/32X CD-RW External Super DVD QuikTouch Video Burner
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
  • User rating: 2h stars out of 5 reviews
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8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-RW / 3X DVD-RAM / 24X/16X/32X CD-RW External Super DVD QuikTouch Video Burner Reviewed on 06/24/2004

The Bottom Line: Iomega's jack-of-all-trades DVD burner turns out to be a master of none, though it does include good software and support.

Specs: DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 8x (DVD+R), 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)

LaCie d2 Dual 8x DVD+/-RW
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 4 stars out of 10 reviews
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LaCie d2 Dual 8x DVD+/-RW Reviewed on 05/27/2004

The Bottom Line: Need a speedy DVD recorder that's highly portable and compatible with both Windows and Mac? LaCie's d2 Dual 8X fits the bill and looks good doing it.

Specs: DVD±RW, 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R), 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

8X/4X/12X DVD+R/RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-R/RW / 40X/24X/40X CD-RW Internal EIDE Dual Format Drive
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
  • User rating: 2 stars out of 6 reviews
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8X/4X/12X DVD+R/RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-R/RW / 40X/24X/40X CD-RW Internal EIDE Dual Format Drive Reviewed on 05/11/2004

The Bottom Line: Many multiformat DVD drives offer better performance and faster speeds than I/OMagic's IDVDRW8D.

Specs: DVD±RW, 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 8x (DVD+R), 24x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)

8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRX-700UL Double Layer External Drive - FireWire / i.Link and USB 2.0
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 15 reviews
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8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / DVD-RW and 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRX-700UL Double Layer External Drive - FireWire / i.Link and USB 2.0 Reviewed on 03/29/2004

Specs: DVD±RW (+R DL), 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

8X/4X/12X DVD+R/RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-R/RW / 40X/24X/40X CD-RW Internal Indi DVD Multiformat Burner
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 25 reviews
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8X/4X/12X DVD+R/RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-R/RW / 40X/24X/40X CD-RW Internal Indi DVD Multiformat Burner Editors' choice Reviewed on 01/16/2004

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

8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-RW / 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRU-530A Internal ATAPI/EIDE Dual Drive
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 2h stars out of 41 reviews
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8X/4X/12X DVD+RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-RW / 40X/24X/40X CD-RW DRU-530A Internal ATAPI/EIDE Dual Drive Reviewed on 12/17/2003

The Bottom Line: This solid multiformat drive can burn a DVD+R in less than 10 minutes, but there are cheaper and faster options on the market.

Specs: DVD±RW, 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 8x (DVD+R), 24x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)

IBM Multi-Burner Plus
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
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IBM Multi-Burner Plus Reviewed on 12/17/2003

The Bottom Line: The IBM Multi-Burner Plus's superior software package and solid performance are well worth its relatively high price.

Specs: DVD±RW / DVD-RAM

4X/2.4X/12X DVD+RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-RW / 24X/16X/32X CD-RW Super DVD Writer All-Format External USB 2.0 Combo Drive
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 2h stars out of 13 reviews
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4X/2.4X/12X DVD+RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-RW / 24X/16X/32X CD-RW Super DVD Writer All-Format External USB 2.0 Combo Drive Reviewed on 11/14/2003

The Bottom Line: 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, 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R), 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)

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