Hello Ron,

CD-ROM/RW drives have fallen the way of the floppy drive, eight track, the 
Beta video format and others who have been made obsolete by time and newer 
technology. The next generation of the DVD format, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray, is 
already here. The Blu-Ray format is available now.

Now, DVD-ROM/RW drives are the norm. With DVD-RW drives only costing a few 
dollars more than a ROM, I would recommend it. I use two in each of my 
computers. One drive would suffice, it would only add more time to an 
operation, such as copying, requiring an original CD or DVD.

By shopping around you can find name brands in the range of $30-$35 for an 
OEM (no retail box, software, mounting screws, etc.) drive. Brands like 
Lite-On, NEC and LG are proven names and supply drives for other brands like 
Sony, I/O Magic, etc. This past week, Staples had an I/O Magic drive (made 
by BENQ) on sale for $19.98 after rebate.

I personally prefer NEC. I presently have eight and have not had any 
problems. Newegg.com would be a good place to start shopping. Their prices 
are competitive, shipping is quick (and free on many items), and their 
return policy is great if you need it. My only association with them is the 
purchases I've made.

Newegg.com - CD / DVD Burners (RW Drives):
http://tinyurl.com/28kyho

Sven Swanson, Sr.
The NoSpin Group, Inc.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Harris" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:53 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Help picking out a cdrom drive


Im looking for a solid cd rom with burning capabilities to go into my new 
computer im building. It must have a black face to match the case. Im not so 
worried about it burning dvd's but if its not much more to get one that does 
dvd's also Im up for it. It also doesnt need to be lightning fast but I dont 
want a slug either. Any suggestions? 

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