I need a new DVD drive for my PC.

[Danked]

I bought my computer a few years ago and it came with a CD Writer and DVD drive. Recently, the CD drive conked out, but since the DVD drive doesn't burn either DVDs or CDs I'd like to pick up a replacement that can handle and burn both. Does anyone have any recommendations or things to look out for when I'm shopping?

[Ronin]

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[Goatweed]

I'll do you one better :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...Category=5

Plextor drives kick ass, and if you don't care about the drive being black (instead of beige) they've got a solid drive for $100 after $50 rebate. Any DVD writer will also write cd's, and I've had nothing but success with Plextor drives.

[Danked]

My computer face is black actually, so that's a plus.

[Goatweed]

excellent! My good deed for the day is done, now I can spend the rest of the day clubbing baby seals to death.

[Danked]

There seem to be a few complaints about the slot loading Plextor drives, but thank you for helping me to narrow down my search a bit.

[Ronin]

i've got the lite-on one.. it was $60 when i got it.. and it came with the black and white face plate. works just fine for me.

[Goatweed]

mines a tray, slot loaders can be problematic overall because of the disc-jam potential but I've never had one.