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Last Rated:	1. MEMOREX 16X Internal DVD Recorder Double-layer drive, 16X DVD+R, 2.4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Ahead Nero Express 6.3 software Bottom Line: Terrific performer boasts the speediest DVD+R write time we've tested; includes Simple Star's Photo Deluxe software. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices
Last Rated:	2. Lite-On SOHW-1633S Double-layer drive, 16X DVD+R, 2.4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Ahead Nero Express 6.3 software Bottom Line: Inexpensive drive offers stellar all-around performance, strong documentation, and generous support policies. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	3. NEC ND-3500A Dual Layer DVD?RW Writer (16x/4x/16x DVD+RW, 16x/4x/16x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+R DL, 48x/24x/48x CD-RW) Double-layer drive, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Ulead DVD Movie Factory 3.5 Suite Deluxe and NovaStor NovaBackup 7.1 software Bottom Line: This drive hits a noteworthy balance of price, performance, and features. Tech support is not toll-free, but the manual is good. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	4. Sony DRU-710A DVD+RW Writer Double-layer drive, 16X DVD+R, 2.4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Ahead Nero Express 6.3 software Bottom Line: Top-tier performance is coupled with the only full-blown version of Ahead's Nero burning suite bundled with a drive. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	5. LG Electronics LG GSA4160B 16x DVD R/RW/RAM Internal IDE Retail Box Double-layer drive, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 48X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Ahead Nero Express 6.3 and CyberLink PowerProducer Gold 2 software Bottom Line: The only drive on the chart to support writing to DVD-RAM (at up to 5X). DVD+RW write speeds are subpar (off from our best performer, the TDK Internal IndiDVD 12x+/8x- Multiformat Burner, by about 30 percent). Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	6. Benq DW1620 DVD+RW Writer Double-layer drive, 16X DVD+R, 2.4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 40X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Sonic RecordNow 7.2 and InterVideo WinCinema 6 software Bottom Line: This model stands out for its competitive price, useful software bundle, and quick write-once and rewritable DVD performance. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	7. Pioneer DVR-A08 DVD?RW Writer (16x/4x/16x DVD+RW, 16x/4x/16x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+R DL, 32x/24x/40x CD-RW) Double-layer drive, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 32X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3.5 SE and NovaStor NovaBackup 7.1 software Bottom Line: Drive has poky CD write speed. Ships with a versatile software bundle, including Ulead VideoStudio 8 SE and Photo Explorer 8.5 SE. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	8. TDK IndiDVD 1280B DVD-/+RW Writer Single-layer drive, 12X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6.2 and PhotoSuite 5 SE software Bottom Line: Drive has the best +RW performance on the chart. But for less money, other drives burn to DVD+R in about 2 minutes less time. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	9. Pacific Digital Mach-16X DVD Writer Double-layer drive, 16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+R double layer, 4X DVD+RW, 16X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Ahead Nero Express 6.3 software Bottom Line: Excellent overall performer, but it lacks detailed documentation. (A similarly named model ships with Roxio software instead.) Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	10. Teac DUAL 8X8 DVDRW/ 40X24X40 CDRW KIT WITH NERO 6/ BEIGE Single-layer drive, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 40X CD-R write speeds, Internal IDE drive, Ahead Nero Express 6 software Bottom Line: This model's slower DVD+R speed rating explains its slow performance (it's 3 minutes behind the top-ranked Memorex). Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

We test drives under Windows XP Home on PCs with 1.67-GHz Athlon XP 2000+ CPUs and 512MB of SDRAM, using media supplied by the vendor or Verbatim. Some vendors may change drive suppliers without changing their model designations; our results reflect the configuration tested at review time.