BTC DRW 1004IM

Advantages: durable, backlit keys, large LCD display, windows key disable switch
Disadvantages: larger than normal keyboards

...Most important fact not discussed in the owner's manual: it can handle 6 keys pressed simultaneously. You BTC-5339 owners, this is the keyboard to go. I own this keyboard for more than a year. Spilled soda pop on it, dropped heavy object on it, and it still works all right. It is somewhat larger than normal keyboards, because it accomodates loads of extra macro/multimedia keys, LCD display, USB hub. Ships with detachable wrist support, very comfortable. LCD Display Windows support: By default you can have several modules: stopwatch, clock, system load monitor etc. Game support is very limited as I found out. Linux Support: There is a module that provides basic scripting interface, you can have your own scripts displaying whatever you want. Embedded USB hub: be sure to plug the keyboard into USB2.0, otherwise it will not be able... Read review

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Advantages: Great Value for money and reasonably fast as well.
Disadvantages: Can perform slowly on rewrites

...I have had problems with internal DVD drives in the past but this one sorted it all out. The Asus DRW1608P is a lovely grey machine and looks just like it does in the picture. the speeds are as follows: 5 x DVD-RAM 8 x DVD+RW 6 x DVD-RW 8 x DVD +/-R (DL) 40 x CD-R 32 x CD-RW Does not lightscribe. As i mentioned this machine can under perform slightly on RW but on the whole its fast and reliable. The best thing about this is it's price - mine cost £35 from a local shop but is available on line from £39. The reason why I chose this model is that it was the most recommended from Computer Shopper coming top of their polls. I have burned quite a few DVDs with this and they have all worked perfectly. It comes with firmware update and Nero Startsmart - although a license is required for full DVD burning capabilities. I would... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable and fairly cheap
Disadvantages: None I can think of

...I came across this type of CDR when I once again offered to burn a few CD for a mate if he provided the blank CDR's. After my experience with the BTC CDR media (see other review) I was cautious of this media as this mate also picked it up cheap in town. I was however pleasantly suprised by this media. I achieved 100% success in burning the CD's and since then the discs have remained perfectly reliable. Since then the burnt CD's have remained perfectly reliable. The only one i've lost is kinda my fault for landing a heavy object on it from a great height. I would recommend this type of CDR to anyone as a reliable inexpensive option - especially for an 80min CDR. Probably a best buy out of the CDR's that I have actually used.... Read review

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