best cdr/dvd drive?

[inkleoneaters]

i want to get a dvd/cr-rw drive which one is best. my current theory is philips as they invented the laser, but the ricoh one is more expensive. anyone know of other makes that are better, and which one of these 2 are best.

20x/12x/40x
12x

i think. anyone know of a combo drive that does 24x r.

[AMD'er]

This my personal feelings about the best drives. I'm using a TDK 24x. I love my 24X because it comes with Burn Proof Technology. Out of 4 months of using it, I've burned maybe 8 total coasters (due to software set up or data being burned)

Another burner I like is the plextor. Also a great burner but a lil more expensive. You could say that TDK=AMD and Plex=Intel. Thats what I've notice with the price but both are good burners.

Plex is about to release a 40X. Sounds great but who makes 40X cdrs? Thats the question and what will be the sticker price?

But please believe I will get purchasing a 40 when its released and 40X media is avaliable. (Can Preorder for 209 at plextor's site) http://www.plextor.com/english/products/40_12_40a.html

As far as DVD ROMS, I have an AOPEN and works fine for me.