CD-R/CD-RW Drives & Media
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Burning Questions: Ink Jet Labeling--Not Perfect, but Not Bad
(reviews) Epson's R300 photo printer does a credible job of printing labels directly onto special media.
(reviews) Epson's R300 photo printer does a credible job of printing labels directly onto special media.
Burning Questions: Is Labeling Software Worth the Hassle?
(reviews) Test drives of four CD/DVD labeling kits.
(reviews) Test drives of four CD/DVD labeling kits.
The Joy of Labeling
(reviews) Disc labeling is a necessary chore. Here's the first of two columns exploring ways of labeling CDs and DVDs.
(reviews) Disc labeling is a necessary chore. Here's the first of two columns exploring ways of labeling CDs and DVDs.
1GB CD-RW Drives: Take a Pass
(news) Capacity boosted by new technologies, but speed and compatibility issues abound.
(news) Capacity boosted by new technologies, but speed and compatibility issues abound.
Top 10 CD-RW Drives
(reviews) Three new CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drives are close in performance to high-end CD-Rewritable models.
(reviews) Three new CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drives are close in performance to high-end CD-Rewritable models.
Plextor Drive Boosts Security, Capacity
(news) New PlexWriter Premium CD-R/RW fits 1GB of data onto a standard disc.
(news) New PlexWriter Premium CD-R/RW fits 1GB of data onto a standard disc.
Sub-$100 CD-RW Hits 52X
(news) CyberDrive says its budget drive cracks a speed barrier, but not discs.
(news) CyberDrive says its budget drive cracks a speed barrier, but not discs.
Tattoo You: Burn Your Own CD Labels
(reviews) Yamaha's CRW-F1 CD-Rewritable drive can etch labels onto your discs.
(reviews) Yamaha's CRW-F1 CD-Rewritable drive can etch labels onto your discs.
Buyers' Guide to CD-RW Drives
(howto) Prices don't vary much, so look for fast models that have features such as Mt. Rainier support.
(howto) Prices don't vary much, so look for fast models that have features such as Mt. Rainier support.
PGI-Verbatim 40x12x48 VBT-401248A
(reviews) Verbatim's 40X drive is a solid choice for general burning tasks.
(reviews) Verbatim's 40X drive is a solid choice for general burning tasks.
Universal Buslink CD-RW 48x12x48
(reviews) Great performance at an inexpensive price, but tech support is paltry.
(reviews) Great performance at an inexpensive price, but tech support is paltry.
CenDyne Lightning IV 48x12x48 CD-RW LTR-48125W
(reviews) Speedy performer with an average software bundle.
(reviews) Speedy performer with an average software bundle.
Lite-On 48x12x48 CD-RW LTR-48125W
(reviews) Great CD-R performance and CD-ROM read speed at an inexpensive price.
(reviews) Great CD-R performance and CD-ROM read speed at an inexpensive price.
Drag 'N' Drop To CD-RW Easily
(news) New technology promises simple file transfers, near-zero formatting time.
(news) New technology promises simple file transfers, near-zero formatting time.
Asus CRW-4012A
(reviews) Swift drive zips through our CD-RW packet writing and digital audio extraction tests.
(reviews) Swift drive zips through our CD-RW packet writing and digital audio extraction tests.
Teac 40x12x48 CD-RW
(reviews) Fast CD-R performer offers terrific software bundle, but comes with skimpy technical support hours.
(reviews) Fast CD-R performer offers terrific software bundle, but comes with skimpy technical support hours.
Pacific Digital Mach 32 CD-ReWriter
(reviews) Inexpensive drive beats all others in CD-RW packet-writing tests.
(reviews) Inexpensive drive beats all others in CD-RW packet-writing tests.
TDK VeloCD 40/12/48
(reviews) A good CD-R performer in our on-the-fly write tests, but the software bundle is skimpy.
(reviews) A good CD-R performer in our on-the-fly write tests, but the software bundle is skimpy.
Plextor PlexWriter 40/12/40A
(reviews) Plextor's 40X entrant boosts CD-R write performance, but lags on CD-RW speed.
(reviews) Plextor's 40X entrant boosts CD-R write performance, but lags on CD-RW speed.
Sony CRX195A1
(reviews) Sony's 40X drive is a speedy performer and leads the pack at digital audio extraction.
(reviews) Sony's 40X drive is a speedy performer and leads the pack at digital audio extraction.
CenDyne Lightning III LTR-40125S
(reviews) The Lightning III is an average performer, but it needs a firmware upgrade to support Mount Rainier.
(reviews) The Lightning III is an average performer, but it needs a firmware upgrade to support Mount Rainier.
Archos Shrinks CD-RW for Travel
(news) Small, lightweight Cesar-CDRW/MPM forgoes AC adapter in favor of mobility.
(news) Small, lightweight Cesar-CDRW/MPM forgoes AC adapter in favor of mobility.
Buslink CD-RW 40x12x48
(reviews) This 40X/12X/48X drive offers good performance, but falls behind in tech support.
(reviews) This 40X/12X/48X drive offers good performance, but falls behind in tech support.
LG Electronics GCE-8320B
(reviews) LG's latest CD-RW drive offers stellar documentation and lengthy tech support hours.
(reviews) LG's latest CD-RW drive offers stellar documentation and lengthy tech support hours.
CD-RW Drives Hit 40X--But Where Are Discs?
(news) When newest, fastest drives arrive earlier than rated media, users take a risk in the meantime.
(news) When newest, fastest drives arrive earlier than rated media, users take a risk in the meantime.
HP Restores DVD Writer Upgrade Offer
(news) Current owners of DVD Writer dvd100i can upgrade to model offering +R support for $99.
(news) Current owners of DVD Writer dvd100i can upgrade to model offering +R support for $99.
Yamaha CRW3200EZ LightSpeed3
(reviews) The Yamaha CRW3200EZ is a good choice for music fans but lacks the cutting-edge speed of faster models.
(reviews) The Yamaha CRW3200EZ is a good choice for music fans but lacks the cutting-edge speed of faster models.
QPS Que Internal 32x10x40x CD-RW
(reviews) QPS's 32X model offers good performance, but the company has short support hours.
(reviews) QPS's 32X model offers good performance, but the company has short support hours.
Plextor Ships Fast, Writable Combo Drive
(news) PlexCombo boosts CD recording to 20X, includes DVD reader.
(news) PlexCombo boosts CD recording to 20X, includes DVD reader.
Buyer's Market: CD-RW Drives
(news) Tough market for vendors benefits users--and other bonuses are ahead.
(news) Tough market for vendors benefits users--and other bonuses are ahead.
Lite-On LTR-32123S
(reviews) The first 32X drive proves speedy, but slim documentation and stingy tech support may be reason to pause.
(reviews) The first 32X drive proves speedy, but slim documentation and stingy tech support may be reason to pause.
Sony CRX175A
(reviews) Sony's speedy 24X drive roars past competitors, but its documentation is lackluster.
(reviews) Sony's speedy 24X drive roars past competitors, but its documentation is lackluster.
CD-RW Drive Bargains Continue
(news) Tough markets for vendors benefit buyers--and other bonuses are ahead.
(news) Tough markets for vendors benefit buyers--and other bonuses are ahead.
24X CD-RWs: Software Matters
(reviews) We put three new drives from CenDyne, Plextor, and QPS through the paces.
(reviews) We put three new drives from CenDyne, Plextor, and QPS through the paces.
Buyer Update: CD-RW Drive Prices to Fall
(news) Thanks to overstock and relatively low demand, CD-RW drive costs tumble.
(news) Thanks to overstock and relatively low demand, CD-RW drive costs tumble.
Imation CD Burn-R CRW1208A
(reviews) A low price makes this Imation CD-RW drive a viable option for the budget conscious.
(reviews) A low price makes this Imation CD-RW drive a viable option for the budget conscious.
TDK 12/10/32A VeloCD ReWriter
(reviews) This fast, reasonably priced 12X drive that will get the job done for price-sensitive buyers
(reviews) This fast, reasonably priced 12X drive that will get the job done for price-sensitive buyers
New Technologies to Burn CDs Your Way
(reviews) Next-generation drives from Yamaha and Sony set new CD-burning performance standards.
(reviews) Next-generation drives from Yamaha and Sony set new CD-burning performance standards.
Plextor Speeds Its CD-RW Drive Family
(news) Consumer drive supports 24X recording, 10X rewriting, and 40X playback.
(news) Consumer drive supports 24X recording, 10X rewriting, and 40X playback.
Burn CDs for Backups, Music, and Storage
(howto) Our man Bass recommends CD-R and CD-RW drives and tactics.
(howto) Our man Bass recommends CD-R and CD-RW drives and tactics.
CD-R Media Prices to Triple This Summer
(news) Dirt-cheap until recently, CD-R discs may soon triple in price. Plus: Tips to get Roxio's CD Creator 5 to coexist with Windows 2000.
(news) Dirt-cheap until recently, CD-R discs may soon triple in price. Plus: Tips to get Roxio's CD Creator 5 to coexist with Windows 2000.
AOpen CRW1232A
(reviews) This 12X/10X/32X CD-RW drive provides great CD-R performance for a nice price.
(reviews) This 12X/10X/32X CD-RW drive provides great CD-R performance for a nice price.
CD-R Media Prices to Triple This Summer
(news) Temporary glut plus patent royalty demands prompt disc prices to climb.
(news) Temporary glut plus patent royalty demands prompt disc prices to climb.
Breakthrough Combo Drive Burns DVDs More Affordably
(news) Pioneer's new $995 drive, the DVR-A03, handles DVD-R and CD-RW discs.
(news) Pioneer's new $995 drive, the DVR-A03, handles DVD-R and CD-RW discs.
Portable Personal CD Burner for Music, Data
(reviews) Sony Digital Relay CRX10U-A2 combines audio CD player and CD-RW drive.
(reviews) Sony Digital Relay CRX10U-A2 combines audio CD player and CD-RW drive.
Iomega Predator
(reviews) This distinctive-looking CD-RW drive works with either a USB, IEEE 1394, or PC Card port.
(reviews) This distinctive-looking CD-RW drive works with either a USB, IEEE 1394, or PC Card port.
Samsung SM-308
(reviews) This DVD/CD-RW combo drive offers surprisingly fast CD-ROM and DVD-ROM read speeds.
(reviews) This DVD/CD-RW combo drive offers surprisingly fast CD-ROM and DVD-ROM read speeds.
TDK 16/10/40 VeloCD ReWriter
(reviews) Though pricey, this speedy drive offers top performance and buffer underrun compensation technology.
(reviews) Though pricey, this speedy drive offers top performance and buffer underrun compensation technology.
A CD Burner for Music Lovers
(reviews) Play and record CD-RW anywhere, anytime with Sony's Digital Relay.
(reviews) Play and record CD-RW anywhere, anytime with Sony's Digital Relay.
Pacific Digital PDC161040ei
(reviews) This drive is an excellent all-around performer with lightning-fast CD-R write times.
(reviews) This drive is an excellent all-around performer with lightning-fast CD-R write times.
Iomega CD-RW 12x10x32
(reviews) This drive is an attractive deal, thanks to good software and support.
(reviews) This drive is an attractive deal, thanks to good software and support.
Addonics Unveils Slim CD Recorder/Player
(news) Pocket CD-RW, about the size of a CD case, supports a choice of interfaces plus DVD.
(news) Pocket CD-RW, about the size of a CD case, supports a choice of interfaces plus DVD.
Iomega's Predator Reshapes CD-RW Drives
(news) $269.95 external USB CD-RW drive combines sleek design and an upcoming choice of interfaces.
(news) $269.95 external USB CD-RW drive combines sleek design and an upcoming choice of interfaces.