Hi-Val MagicWriter CD-RW drive

Advantages: Great CD-RW spec that works, great software and installation support
Disadvantages: None

...I went to PC World and they had an offer on (this was just after Christmas). This was down to £119.99. It is a 4rw x 8w x 32r CD-RW bundled with some really natty software including CD Direct and MyCD plus CD Labler II. I had looked on sites like DABS, etc. and some writers were cheaper, but I am a little fussy and wanted a name that I knew! I had been after a decent CD-RW for ages but had always been put off by the price and whether I would use it a lot or not. As time goes on I have noticed the drop in price of CD-RWs which is great for the consumer. You don't need to have the latest hardware to achieve excellent results. The kit comes with an internal IDE CD-RW drive, CDs with the software and installation package on, instructions and a blank CD-R for you to play with. Nothing extravagant but ample for my needs. Firstly you run... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent quality and easy to use for perfect recording
Disadvantages: none

...formats. CD-RW is the convenient way to make security copies of your hard drive. Then, if disaster strikes and you have to replace or reformat your hard disk, your CD backup will restore those important data. Howerver owning this also opens up a contrevertial topic do you burn mp3's to disc or copy software. Well some people will say theres no harm in it but theres also the copyright facts, and thats simple you don,t copy stuff without permission - but thats not totally true because if you have legally bought a cd you can make a back-up of the cd to save wear and tear as long as you don't sell them. This is mainly the persons own choice who buys one. This writer is capable of producing backups of most cd's but if you are new to using a writer expect to make some failures till you get used to the settings etc. The writer itself is black... 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 Speed: 24x... Read review

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