Pioneer CD/DVD Burner 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW Black SATA Model DVR-217DBK - OEM

Pros: New Model works great with vista 64bit ultimate

Cons: No problems

Overall Review: I don't really care about much other than it works and burns, it has no problems. The green led light only comes on when it it reading or writing, it is off when a dvd or cd is in it , and it is also off when a cd or dvd is not in it, it only comes on when it reads or writes. it is green, meaning the led light is green, the drive is black

Pros: Black and unassuming. Burns discs reliably.

Cons: Unfortunately it takes three times longer to burn a disc than my Philips burners that are of equivalent stats. I don't know if they heat quickly and need to calibrate frequently or what.

Overall Review: I burn 8 copies of DVDs at a time for dance recitals etc. that I cover with video. I burn anywhere from 3G to 4.5G sized projects. I've been a loyal Pioneer burner purchaser but the two Philips I have are killing my Pioneers in output volume. Bummer...