Product Reviews:
Removable Media Drives
very good
9/20/2007
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Price:
$156.99
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$230.39
Specs:
None
The Bottom Line
Iomega's newest 750MB Zip drive is a good fit for students, families, and stationary SOHO users. But if you need greater portability and cutting-edge performance, check out the latest hard drives and recordable CD and DVD drives.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
9/19/2007
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Price:
$79.99
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$79.99
Specs:
CD-RW, 52x, 52x, 24x
The Bottom Line
Its fast performance and cheap price make the Lightning V a good upgrade for experienced users.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
9/19/2007
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Price:
$112.99
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$157.88
Specs:
None
The Bottom Line
It's portable and affordable, but this drive's coolest feature is the one it doesn't have: a power cable.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
3/2/2007
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Price:
$348.46
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$419.95
Specs:
BD-RE, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 2x (BD), 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) / 2x (BD-R) / 2x (BD-R DL), 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 2x (BD-RE) / 2x (BD-RE DL)
The Bottom Line
The LaCie d2 Blu-ray burner offers good performance speeds, but it's still prohibitively expensive. Home users should wait for Blu-ray burners to drop in price and improve in performance.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
7/19/2006
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Price:
$299.00
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$299.00
Specs:
DVD±RW (±R DL), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL), 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
The Bottom Line
Although it's pricey, the Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 is a boon for anyone who has lots of old videotapes but less time or tech skills to digitize them using a computer. Even better, it doubles as an external DVD burner, so you can use it with your PC long after you've transferred all those old tapes.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
11/30/2005
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Price:
$195.00
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$195.00
Specs:
DVD±RW (±R DL), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL), 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
The Bottom Line
The Pioneer DVR-110D is a swift, reliable burner for movie fans, but those looking to back up by using rewritable discs might be disappointed.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
4/15/2005
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Price:
$316.79
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$379.99
Specs:
None
The Bottom Line
Although the Iomega Rev is a capable drive, it's overwhelmed by less expensive, nonproprietary storage solutions.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/19/2004
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Price:
$125.00
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$125.00
Specs:
DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, 32x (CD) / 12x (DVD), 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R), 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)
The Bottom Line
Iomega's Super DVD Writer offers competitive performance for a reasonable price--perfect for anyone who wants five-format flexibility.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
5/13/2004
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Price:
$167.17
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$167.17
Specs:
CD-RW, 48x, 40x, 12x
The Bottom Line
If you want cutting-edge CD-RW speed at a low price, this 40X/12X/48X-rated drive delivers both with few frills--and few compromises. It's a good budget buy for consumers and small businesses.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
5/13/2004
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Price:
$59.99
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$59.99
Specs:
None
The Bottom Line
A card reader, a Zip drive, and a presentation tool all rolled into one--what's not to like?© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
3/12/2004
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Price:
$308.99
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$379.99
Specs:
None
The Bottom Line
Although the Iomega Rev is a capable drive, it's overwhelmed by less expensive, nonproprietary storage solutions.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
3/12/2004
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Price:
$354.99
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$399.99
Specs:
None
The Bottom Line
Though it's very expensive per megabyte, Iomega's Rev drive offers speedy, portable storage that's more scalable than that of a hard drive.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
3/5/2004
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Price:
$23.80
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$23.80
Specs:
CD-RW, 48x, 48x, 12x
The Bottom Line
The CenDyne Lightning IV offers impressive performance at a bargain price--perfect if you're already familiar with the world of CD burning. But if you're new to CD burners, steer clear for now.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
3/5/2004
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Price:
$187.65
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$187.65
Specs:
CD-RW, 40x, 24x, 12x
The Bottom Line
The Fusion falls short in some areas of performance and construction, but its superlow price will appeal to budget users.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
3/5/2004
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Price:
$200.00
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$200.00
Specs:
CD-RW, 40x, 24x, 10x
The Bottom Line
A good choice for anyone who wants strong overall CD-RW performance and plenty of powerful software.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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ok
3/5/2004
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Price:
$171.93
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$171.93
Specs:
DVD-RW, 4x, 8x (CD) / 2x (DVD), 4x (CD) / 1x (DVD)
The Bottom Line
If you absolutely need a CD-RW/DVD-RW drive, the LaCie DVD/CD Rewritable will work, but you may want to wait for prices to come down on this new technology.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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