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Top 5 Internal DVD Drives

These are the top DVD burners today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Melissa Perenson

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PCW Rating: 87.0PCW Rating: 87.0PCW Rating: 87.0

Last Rated: April 11, 2007

 BEST BUY!

1. LG Electronics GSA-H10L 16x Internal Super Multi DVD/CD Rewriter

Bottom Line: Terrific performer has top-flight specs, and includes LightScribe labeling and up to 12X DVD-RAM write speeds.

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PCW Rating: 81.9PCW Rating: 81.9PCW Rating: 81.9

Last Rated: April 11, 2007

2. Samsung SH-S182D Dual Layer DVD?RW Writer (16x/8x/18x DVD+RW, 16x/6x/18x DVD-RW, 8x DVD?R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x/32x/48x CD-RW)

Bottom Line: Inexpensive drive lacks frills, and has basic software; writes to DVD-RAM, and offers a slower CD read speed in quiet mode.

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PCW Rating: 81.6PCW Rating: 81.6PCW Rating: 81.6

Last Rated: April 11, 2007

3. Lite-On SHM-165H6S Dual Layer DVDRW Writer (16x/8x/16x DVD+RW, 16x/6x/16x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 48x/24x/48x CD-RW)

Bottom Line: Inexpensive drive provides strong performance and well-rounded specs--including LightScribe Direct Disc labeling and DVD-RAM.

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PCW Rating: 80.5PCW Rating: 80.5PCW Rating: 80.5

Last Rated: April 11, 2007

4. Plextor PX-760A Dual Layer DVDRW Writer (18x/8x/16x DVD+RW, 18x/6x/16x DVD-RW, 10x DVD+R DL, 6x DVD+R DL, 48x/24x/48x CD-RW)

Bottom Line: Fastest drive at writing to double-layer DVD+R media; also boasts fast speeds across all specs (but, it lacks DVD-RAM).

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PCW Rating: 80.5PCW Rating: 80.5PCW Rating: 80.5

Last Rated: April 11, 2007

5. Sony DRU-830A

Bottom Line: Second-fastest single-layer DVD writer tested includes the latest Nero software. However, its DVD+RW performance lagged.

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