Origin Storage DVD±RW (±R DL) drive

Advantages: Hard Working and reliable. Can be moved from PC to PC
Disadvantages: Desk space needed because it's external.

...and watch any DVD movie of my choice. {Please note:it works a little slower on USB1} The Freecom can also burn dual layer DVDs which means that, you can get almost double the amount of movies (i.e. up to 8.5GB) on one Dual Layer disk, but they do tend to cost a little more than the standard DVD disks. Another thing that is useful regarding this drive, is that using Nero (that was packaged with the drive), I can back up any computer file I wish to DVD and this gives me 4.7GB (that is 4,812.8 megabytes) of storage on a DVD disk in comparison to 700 MB (megabytes) that can be stored on CD-R or RWs. So as you can imagine, I now have fewer worries of losing my files should my hard drive decide to die on me. I have been amazed at the way the price of the DVD burners have come down in price over the years. When I first became interested in burning... Read review

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Advantages: Dual layer writing, Buffer underrun protection, changeable front to match PC,
Disadvantages: Not as fast at writing as other writers,

...With the backup of my pc to CD`s taking longer and longer with each new revision of windows, i decided it was time i got something a bit more practical. I decided to get .... A DVD writer. Looking around at what was available, i had a selection of drives to choose from: DVD+R/RW Drives, DVD-R/RW Drives, and DVD+R/RW Drives. Not really Knowing what the types were (- or +) i decided to get the Sony drive: 1. Because it supported -R/RW AND +R/RW 2.Because it supported dual layer (8.5gb on one disk!!) Installation of the drive when i got home was simple - i just removed my CD Writer and replaced it with the new Sony DVD-+RW drive. Once in, it was just as easy to use as my old CD writer. Open nero, select files, burn disk. (should be open nero, select LOTS of files, burn disk). Writing speeds: CDR 40speed CDRW 24speed DVD-R 8speed DVD-RW... Read review

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Advantages: hard drive with flash memory, gr8 looks,speed of processor, 2 gb ram and win vista
Disadvantages: price is high , battery only last for 3hr, weight is up to 3 kg

...Cache Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial Battery: Lithium Ion Audio Output: Sound card Input Device: Keyboard, touchpad Hard Drive : 200 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Card Reader: Yes Run Time (Up To): 3 hour(s) System Type: Notebook Product Description: Sony VAIO NR21J/S - Pentium Dual Core T2330 1.6 GHz - 15.4" TFT Telecom: Fax / modem - 56 Kbps Dimensions (WxDxH): 37.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 3.8 cm Weight: 2.9 kg Localisation: English / United Kingdom Optical Storage : DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD- RAM - integrated Display: 15.4" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - X-black Graphics Controller: Intel GMA X3100 Processor : Intel Pentium Dual Core T2330 / 1.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ) Operating System: Microsoft... Read review

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