Pros: this sata- DVD multi recorder works great. have used it to reload windows xp vista and 7 without flaw very fast reading of disks during install. also have used it to burn iso's of windows 7 enterprise onto disk for testing purposes . works great. no complaints..

Cons: unfortunately its too new of a device to be recognized by linux mandriva 2007 without adding proper drivers for install...

Overall Review: I have worked with this sata drive for a month now burning and loading , works without a flaw.. quicker load times than my pioneer ide drive, but sata interface is alot faster.. construction build is on par to pioneer.. as far as being noisy i have not noticed this as other have stated. only being the clunk when it closes , but there is no gasket on the inner lip of the drwaer as other drives, really does not make a difference in my eyes...

Pros: Functional and quiet. Works for me!

Cons: nope

Overall Review: SATA is quite a lot better than IDE, even on a cd drive. I doubt it's really any faster honestly, but it sure helps with the wiring inside the case.

Pros: 1: This is a retail package, so it comes with a SATA cable, as well as 4 mounting screws not shown in the pictures. 2: Have not stress test this unit yet, but everything seems to be working after a few hiccups. 3: Comes with Nero 8 Essentials, which is perhaps the most bloated software package ever created. The default installation size is nearly 2GB, compared to freeware alternatives that get the job done with less than 10MB. Thankfully, you can choose a custom installation to pare it down below 400MB with just the core burning software (Nero Express Essentials) and some useful tools (Nero Tools).

Cons: 1: I bought this combo drive with the intention of using it to install Windows 7 Home Premium on a new system, but it was not recognized by Windows setup. Since the drivers for this model are also missing from MSI’s website, I could not install the required drivers during setup to circumvent this problem either. Ultimately, I had to swap in an old DVD drive in order to complete the installation. Once Windows 7 booted up and got its updates, the drive was then recognized and worked normally, until… 2: The tray jammed after I put my third DVD into it. I had to stick a paper click down the reset hole to retrieve that disc. As I took the drive out and got ready to return it, I noticed there was the sound of some loose springs inside the drive, which were not there when I first put the drive in. After a few gentle shakes, I stuck it back in place and now it’s working again. It sure is a fine piece of engineering!

Overall Review: Given the shoddy tray I got, I should probably return this drive, but it’s just not worth the time and the cost of shipping, not yet anyway.

Pros: Comes with SATA cable, screws, Nero Essential suite, for about the same price as an OEM bare drive

Cons: No beige faceplate

Overall Review: Have not tested burning with a dual layer DVD, but the box says it can burn dual layer.

Pros: Very quiet. No problems installing. Comes with software and sata cable if you need it.

Cons: A little pricey compared to other drives with the same capabilities.

Overall Review: I have become an MSI nerd after such a good experience with my new MSI motherboard. That is pretty much the only reason I spent the extra money on this drive.

Pros: Just your normal ol' DVD burner. Works great and the speed with sata is always much nicer than with IDE.

Cons: None.

Overall Review: Make sure you have enough sata power cables if you have an older power supply. If you don't make sure you pick up a 4-pin molex to sata cable from Newegg's computer accessories category.

Pros: Works fine.

Cons: A bit noisy when loading data disk (windows) but that's common with all players

Overall Review: Giving it a 5 stars just to make myself feel better. This product is too simple

Pros: It works, its fast, easy to install.

Cons: Hardly a complaint considering how fast it is, but I noticed it gets a bit noisy when im ripping a CD to my computer. Very quiet while playing one though.