Newer Lite-On drives are supposed to be pretty good, but on the other hand at least some Plextor models are said to be unable to copy Safedisc 2-protected CDs. This apparently depends both on model and firmware version, but I'm not an expert on these things and there's contradictory info out there.
ExeterIsLame
Jul 25, 2002
The only burner I would ever own is a plextor... the IDE plextor burners are every bit as stable as thier famous SCSI ones. I have a Plexwriter 12x and have never had it make a coaster.
bizarre001
Jul 25, 2002
Over all everyone seems to agree that Plextor is the best burner to get cause it is reliable. And nearly prefect compatibility. If you have the extra bucks get a Plextor, or Yamaha. Short on cash get the Samsung, despite it anit those ultra name brands those burners are very good, and affordable.
