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Samsung WriteMaster TS-H552B
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
  • User rating: 1 stars out of 11 reviews
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Samsung WriteMaster TS-H552B Reviewed on 06/20/2005

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)

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)

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
$125 at 1 store Add to my list
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)

8X/4X/12X DVD+R/RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-R/RW / 40X/24X/40X CD-RW PX-708A Internal EIDE/ATAPI Combo Drive
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 102 reviews
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8X/4X/12X DVD+R/RW / 4X/2X/12X DVD-R/RW / 40X/24X/40X CD-RW PX-708A Internal EIDE/ATAPI Combo Drive Editors' choice Reviewed on 10/09/2003

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)

24X/10X/24X CD-RW and 8X DVD-ROM Slim External Combo Drive and MP3 Player - USB 2.0 / 1.1
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 10 reviews
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24X/10X/24X CD-RW and 8X DVD-ROM Slim External Combo Drive and MP3 Player - USB 2.0 / 1.1 Reviewed on 04/25/2003

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

CenDyne DVR-105 4X DVD Recordable
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 19 reviews
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CenDyne DVR-105 4X DVD Recordable Reviewed on 02/06/2003

The Bottom Line: Only experienced users need apply; the CenDyne drive's packaging, performance, and support are inconsistent at best. A better choice for DVD recording is Pioneer's DVR-A05.

Specs: DVD-RW, 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD), 8x (CD) / 2x (DVD)

Philips DVDRW228 DVD+RW
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 2h stars out of 43 reviews
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Philips DVDRW228 DVD+RW Reviewed on 09/09/2002

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)

Sony DRU120A DVD+RW / CD-RW drive
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
  • User rating: 2 stars out of 14 reviews
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Sony DRU120A DVD+RW / CD-RW drive Reviewed on 05/30/2002

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)

52X/32X/52X CD-RW / 16X DVD-ROM RWD-5216-U2 External Combo Drive - USB 2.0
$91 to $105 at 4 stores Add to my list
52X/32X/52X CD-RW / 16X DVD-ROM RWD-5216-U2 External Combo Drive - USB 2.0

Specs: CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo, 52x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 52x, 32x

DV516E 16X DVD-ROM / 48X CD-ROM Internal IDE/ATAPI Drive - Retail Kit
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DV516E 16X DVD-ROM / 48X CD-ROM Internal IDE/ATAPI Drive - Retail Kit

Specs: DVD-ROM, 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)

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