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Last Rated:	1. Pioneer DVR-R100 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Price when ranked: $90, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4SE software Bottom Line: Drive's value is enhanced by its robust software bundle. Will need a firmware update to write at 8X DVD+R DL. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	2. Sony DRU-810A 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Price when ranked: $100, Nero Express 6.6 software Bottom Line: Speediest writer, by a hair, at single-layer +R; but it needed a rest to cool down between DL writes. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	3. Plextor PX-740A-SW Double Dual Layer DVDRW Writer (16x/8x/16x DVD+RW, 16x/4x/16x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 48x/32x/48x CD-RW) 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Price when ranked: $105, Nero Express 6.6 software Bottom Line: Just edged out the Sony for top honors on our DVD+R DL tests; otherwise, performance was practically identical. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	4. Plextor PX-716AL DVD?RW Writer (16x/8x/16x DVD+RW, 16x/4x/16x DVD-RW, 6x DVD+R DL, 6x DVD-R DL, 48x/24x/48x CD-RW) 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW write speeds, 8MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Price when ranked: $155, Roxio Easy Media Creator Basic 7.1 software Bottom Line: Unique slot-loading mechanism, flexible disc-writing options, and speedy packet writing are pluses, but you'll pay for the design. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	5. Lite-On SHW-1635S 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Price when ranked: $75, Nero Express 6.6 software Bottom Line: Manuals are mediocre, and the drive didn't burn to our 2.4X-rated +R DL media as fast as other models. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	6. ASUS 16xDVDRW 6x Double Layer Speed 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW write speeds, 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Price when ranked: $60, Nero Express 6.3 software Bottom Line: Great overall performer with top specs at a terrific price. However, its older Nero bundle lacks some components. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	7. Samsung Samsung TS-H552U/RSWN Double Layer DVDRW Drive (Beige) 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 5X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+RW write speeds, 40X CD-R, 32X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, Internal IDE drive, Price when ranked: $50, Nero Express 6.3 software Bottom Line: Bargain-priced drive proved a fast +R writer, but it lagged on double-layer burns and lacks the flexibility to write to DVD-R DL. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	8. LG Electronics GSA-2166D 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 5X DVD-RAM write speeds, 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, External USB 2.0 drive, Price when ranked: $180, Nero Express 6.6 software Bottom Line: In a class by itself, this high performer is packed with features including DVD-RAM and LightScribe labeling. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices
Last Rated:	9. Plextor PX-716UF External Dual Layer DVD?RW Writer (16x/8x/16x DVD+RW, 16x/4x/16x DVD-RW, 4 DVD+R DL, 48x/24x/48x CD-RW) 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW write speeds, 8MB buffer, External FireWire and USB 2.0 drive, Price when ranked: $220, Roxio Easy Media Creator Basic 7.1 and Toast Lite 6.1 software Bottom Line: Drive is distinguished by its stylish curves, Mac and PC software, and strong performance. Comes in candy-bright colors. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated:	10. Samsung Samsung WriteMaster SE-W164 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 5X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW write speeds, 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW write speeds, 2MB buffer, External USB 2.0 drive, Price when ranked: $200, Nero Express 6.6 software Bottom Line: Samsung touts this great writer as being made without lead, but it lacks the LightScribe labeling of the less pricey LG. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

HOW WE TEST: We test drives under Windows XP Home on a PC with a 1.67-GHz Athlon XP 2000+ CPU and 512MB of SDRAM, using media supplied by the vendor or by Verbatim. We test the drives with the format specified by the vendor at review time. Some vendors may change drive suppliers without changing their model designations; our results reflect the configuration tested at review time. Write speed is the time (in minutes:seconds) required to write 7.9GB to double-layer DVD+R, 4.35GB to DVD using the drive's bundled mastering software, to format a blank rewritable DVD, and copy 2.64GB of data to that disc.