Pros: Burns audio CD's OK. I assume data writing is probably OK.

Cons: If you want to watch DVD movies this device won't be for you. The software that comes with it, Nero 9 Essentials, will not play the audio. Nero support and HP support told me to buy an upgrade from Nero to make it work. The manual says you can play videos with the included software but it's not true. The description of the product by HP is false and misleading, and you'll end up paying more to make it work.