HP BD-RE drive

Advantages: USB compatable
Disadvantages: Slower than internal CD recorders

...I purchased this external USB CD Re-Writer because I had no free bays in my machine. I have found the HP drive to be a doddle to install, and absolute simplicity to use. Although dearer than an internal drive (£190), I say its well worth the money. HP state that they do not support 80 minute CD's. I have used 80 Min CD's in this machine and it records without a problem. It come with Easy Cd creator and Direct CD which are both easy to use. You insert a blank CD into the drive and a menu automatically pops up to guide you through the recording stage. Or you can access the recording software from the start menu and bypass the wizard. Buy it!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Cheap, easy to use.
Disadvantages: Install of Hardware.

...When I first started to use the 8200 I was not sure about it as it would not have been my first choice. I say this as this CD-Writer is not the fastest on the market or in the HP Range. However it is used at work so I can't complain. Having used the CD-Writer I must say I am quite impressed with it. Although the speed is not what I would like, it is only 4x write and re-write, it is a very reliable peice of kit. Other CD-Writers that I have used have chewed up CD's and given errors when writing, so making the CD useless. The HP 8200 as with other HP CD-Writers comes in two forms, an internal (You can tell by having an i after the number, e.g. 8200i) and an external (Similar to internal but e on the end of a number, e.g. 8200e). With this you get packages the normal HP Software, Adaptec Direct CD and Easy CD Creator, both of which... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Very clean, easy use system.
Disadvantages: A little pricy.

...Hp is the best computer brand to date. Hp is the most user friendly, most customizable, and also the most stable. I have never heard of a bad review about Hp before. Definitely recommend Hp to a friend. Hp seems to last the longest out of any Pc. Hp customer care is very genuine and you always get a live person. There are a number of things you can customize, the chassis (body) with different sizes, designs, and a number of different styles. Prices are the only down side to these computers, although you know you are getting genuine products and parts. You can also at any time send in your computer and get it re-done to keep up with time.I don't see any reason not to buy one.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful