Reviewers say that differences between regular DVD burners are small, and new models surpass their predecessors in speed. Experts say that SATA burners aren't inherently faster than IDE (the old standard) drives, but the… much smaller cable has several advantages and helps keep the inside of your computer's case cooler. The 20X Samsung SH-S203B is as fast as any drive, according to review tests. Reviewers say it reliably burns DVDs (regular and dual-layer) and CDs. The price is very competitive, too. The Samsung SH-S203N (*est. $45) is the same drive, but adds LightScribe monochrome label-printing capability. Quiet operation is a review highlight for both drives. The Samsung drives are compatible with Windows only.
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