Primary Firestorm Mac DVD/CDRW Combi

Advantages: Quality Build, No messing inside your PC, Bundled Software
Disadvantages: Maybe a bit pricey.

...to be formatted that can take up to 45 minutes (yawn). While I am on the subject of yawning, below is the technical spec if anyone is interested. -Buffer Memory: 2 MB -Burnproof: no -CD Read Speed: 48 -CD Rewrite Speed: 24 -CD Write Speed: 48 -CD re-writeable: yes -CD record speed: CD-R W48 -CD recordable: yes -Product type: CD re-writeable -Cod & Chips: no -USB1.1: no -USB2.0: yes I was doing a bit of on-line shopping the other day and noticed that an Iomega 52x24x52x CDRW Drive appears to be replacing this model (it is a similar price). Also DVD combi version is available for a tenner more. (Look on insight.com). IN GENERAL: A top quality piece of kit, which will probably outlast your pc.... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, fun and easy
Disadvantages: Not very compatable

...power for most home users and the eMac will have no trouble with demanding tasks such as 3D games (yes, there are some decent Mac games these days) and video editing. In fact, video features are a particular strong point. The eMac has two FireWire ports, so you can plug a digital camcorder into it and copy your video files straight onto the hard disk. Apple bundles a video editor called iMovie with the eMac, as well as a DVD recording program called iDVD, which can be used in conjunction with the SuperDrive to create your own CDs and DVDs. Other useful features include a network port and a 56K modem for dial-up internet connections. There is a cheaper version with less memory, a smaller hard disk and a CD-RW drive. This slices £200 off the price, making it worthwhile if you're not bothered about creating your own DVDs. Whichever model... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, Very Compact - No Tower
Disadvantages: Poor Screen Quality, Difficult to upgrade

.... But theyre great for just surfing the NET, and checking your EMAILS. I bought my Emac from a shop in Edinburgh called Scotsys, it is a Mac only shop so they know what they are talking about. They also have shops in Glasgow and bellshill. Another place where you can by macs is from John lewis, they always have a good stock. I got my emac for £699 which was the Super Drive, this has CD-RW and DVD-R drives.... Read review

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