The Bottom Line: The Sony DRU-830A is a fast drive, but it's on the expensive side.
Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) / 18x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL), 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
The Bottom Line: 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, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD), 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)
Specs: DVD±RW, Internal, 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD), 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 4x (DVD+RW)
The Bottom Line: With the MPD-AP20U at your side, you'll be able to tackle most of your optical storage tasks while on the go.
Specs: CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo, 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 24x, 10x
The Bottom Line: If you're shopping for a DVD-recordable drive, put the fast, flexible DRU-500A at the top of your list.
Specs: DVD±RW, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD-R) / 2.4x (DVD+R), 10x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW)
The Bottom Line: Although it's fast, this drive's quirky software bundle is a liability. For now, pick the HP DVD200i.
Specs: DVD+RW, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD), 12x (CD) / 2.4x (DVD), 10x (CD) / 2.4x (DVD)
Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD) / 8x (BD), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL), 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Specs: DVD±RW (+R DL), 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL), 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 48x (CD) / 22x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD-R DL) / 16x (DVD+R DL), 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)