The Bottom Line: With its easy setup, fast write speeds, and good software package, the DVDRW228 is a good buy for movie mavens.
Specs: DVD+RW, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 12x (CD) / 2.5x (DVD), 10x (CD) / 2.5x (DVD)
The Bottom Line: The Philips DVDRW208 creates video discs that will play on many DVD players. The drive can burn CD-Rs and CD-RWs as well, but because it lacks the newer DVD+R capability, its days are numbered.
Specs: DVD+RW, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 12x (CD), 10x (CD) / 2.4x (DVD)
Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) / 20x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL), 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)