Archos MiniCDRW CD-RW drive

Advantages: Looks great
Disadvantages: Looks too good for the rest of my stuff

...OK, OK, there are faster CD-RW out there and of course there are now DVD-R that give you that extra bit of storage but this little beauty is just what the doctor ordered. TDK have managed to deliver a great package here both with hardware and the software supplied. They have released faster versions which will please all you speed freaks out there, but with a limited budget and not wanting something so flashy it even makes me a cup of tea in the morning, I settled for this model. Inside the Box... After emptying the contents of the box like a child at Christmas, I was faced with a good looking drive that does look a bit more than the standard cream coloured CD-RW drives out there, with a transparent blue tray popping out with a press of the eject button and the smooth lines of the front panel, this drive just looks great in my... Read review

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Advantages: Re-Writable CD, 74min record time, 650MB storage
Disadvantages: Small storage compared to Re-Writable DVD's

...The Imation CD-RW 650 MB 24x discs are an excellent way to back up or store data at home or at work. I know it's not much storage compared to DVD-RW's but these still come in use as I still use them sometimes myself. As sometimes you don't need 4.7GB that a DVD can hold. Imation CD-RW rewritable discs have an increased recording speed of 24x and noise free play for a wide range of applications. Even though the CD-RW format requires speed compatible disc burners for recording, the discs can be used in standard CD-R/RW drives as well as Multi-read CD-R/CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and rewritable DVD drives. This is very useful as you may have a drive which can handle more speed which shouldn't have a compatibility issue. Main features and functions: - Storage media type CD-RW - 10 discs - 650 MB storage - 74min recording time - Write... Read review

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Advantages: Good value, seems solid, quick enough, 2MB Buffer
Disadvantages: The Black & Gold finish looks odd on a beige tower!

...I bought this Drive as a bare package, but had no problems installing or setting it up. I've tried it with a number of different CD writing packages and although I had problems with CDRWin, now I've settled with Adaptec EZ CD creator my problems seem to have finished. The 2MB buffer means that out of all the CD's I've made, I've only made one coaster, and that was when I was learning... The Drive opens and closes with a satisfying noise, and it seems better built than my budget CD drive - it certainly rattles my case less. I would recommend this drive to any prospective buyers as long as you get it for a good price. I paid £95 for mine some 9 months ago, so you ought to be able to pick one up for quite a bit less now. Update: in response to kfingleton's comment. I've only made 1 coaster. I'm running the philips drive (it... Read review

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