ASUS Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 5X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2M Cache E-IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner - OEM

Pros: This burner installed quickly without a glitch. Have burned over 20 DVD's without one coaster. Upgraded from a Sony DRU-500 (got a DVD burner when they first came out and paid almost 250.00) This burner performs like a champ. Can encode and burn an entire movie in about 1 1/2 hours, up from 8 previously.

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: Go to Asus's site and download the updated drivers, much better than Windows standard one.

Pros: Lets not over analyze this, Its a fairly fast burner that works. I have bought a large number of Asus Products, they have all been first rate.

Cons: None at this point

Pros: Really, why would you buy anywhere else! Can't beat the drag and drop DVD-RAM, especially if you want to ditch your zip drive.

Cons: None so far. Few coasters--see thoughts...

Overall Review: Update firmware first! I have burned RiData DL DVD+R ~50% success (n=5), DVD+RW 100% success (n=1), Sony 700MB 48x 100% success (n=10), and Panasonic DVD-RAM 100% success (n=5). Can't say any failed burns were from burner as errors were always on the last few sectors.

Pros: I was a little worried about buying another OEM drive. The last OEM I owned lasted a little under a month before it started giving me weird burn errors. This one has been burning consistantly over 100 DVD's 50+ CD's and only 2 failed discs and these were user errors. Memorex, TDK and Verbatium discs all work perfectly on this drive.

Cons: The drive takes about 9 seconds to recognize there is a disc, which was a little slower than the drive in my laptop and my old burner.

Overall Review: Asus is great and New Egg is always there to get these items to me as soon as I need them. Thanks!

Pros: Its black.

Cons: Died after 2 weeks of overheating according to a local computer shop. I resorted to taking it to them after I coulnt figure it out.

Overall Review: I didnt even think CD/DVD drives could overheat. Just replaced it. Wasnt worth rma.

Pros: Relatively small compared to some optical drives out there. Quiet and smooth design. Fast writing and great reading.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: If only it came with one of those attractive, black ASUS IDE cables..!

Pros: Really Nice Drive, RAM Compatible

Cons: I have an older "Nearly Equal Competition" drive that's about the same price but faster, only doesn't have RAM.

Overall Review: Bought this drive so I could read RAM disks from my new DVD Camcorder, Does everything I want it to.

Pros: Multiple formats, very good price. Have only had one failed burn so far and I think that may have been a problem with the media, not the drive. Of course Newegg shipped faster than they promised too!

Cons: Even after I upgraded the firmware, I'm still limited to 32X writing on CD-Rs. 40X isn't even an option in Nero. Also drive is a little loud when it first spins up a disc or when it is writing. Neither are a huge problem but if you are looking to burn massive quantities of CDs then you might want to find a drive that has faster recording speeds.

Overall Review: All in all a solid drive for the price. If you are looking for an affordable multi-format drive, this is a great choice.