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To: Bob Pittsfield who wrote (18315)	4/3/2001 2:34:51 PM
From: hcm1943	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110644

burnproof is VERY important. it allows the data to be written to the CD in spurts (thats the best way i can describe it) rather than in a continuous stream. do a search on "buffer underrun" and "burnproof" . I am not sure if buffer underrun is a hardware or software feature but without it you may create a lot of "coasters"

To: Bob Pittsfield who wrote (18315)	4/3/2001 2:35:11 PM
From: shadowman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110644

Bob, I've heard that if you're looking for the best...Plextor with burn proof and Nero burning software are about as good as it gets. Nero: (you can get it on ebay for about $35) secure.ahead.de Edit: Apparently the above link can not be linkified :) Try this: ahead.de

To: Bob Pittsfield who wrote (18315)	4/3/2001 3:36:54 PM
From: thecow	Respond to of 110644

Bob I've been looking at getting a cdrw as well. Every review I have seen says Plextor is the best. tc

To: Bob Pittsfield who wrote (18315)	4/3/2001 5:41:47 PM
From: Esteban	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110644

Bob, I've been looking for CD-RW as well, as part of my new system. I have noticed a couple of brands that might be good that are less money than the Plextor. Plextor seems to be the standard. From PriceWatch - Ricoh brand for $137 with Nero software: RETAIL BOX!!RW7120A INTERNAL ATAPI 12X10X32X CD-RW DRIVE MUST MENTION PRICE WATCH - W/ NERO SOFTWARE BLANK CD AND CABLES From PriceWatch for $121 for Lite On brand: 12x CD-record, 10x CD-rewrite, 32x CD-read, BURN PROOF, w/ cable/ADAPTEC Software. Plextor is going for $178. I was leaning toward the Lite On, but if you say the Adaptec software is not good, maybe it would be worth it to spring for the Ricoh. Esteban