Recomend me a DVD/CD-RW drive

[Headbust]

Im building a new PC and would like some input on what to buy for a CD/DVD drive.

I would like to be able to burn CDs and DVDs. Preferably I would like to have only one drive that does everything I want.

Spending limit is about $100

Currently this is the one im looking at.

Lite-On Black DVD-RW/+RW Drive, Model LDW-411S BLK, OEM
Specifications:
Write Speed: 4X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-RW, 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI/E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
Features: SMART-BURN,SMART-X
Remark: OEM pack (see pictures for details) more info>
N82E16827106921 $107.00
$107.00

 

[Tiny]

I can't comment on that particular drive, since I don't use it. However, I can suggest the Optorite one found here
it is black and is priced at $99 with free shipping, and it is a retail pack.

I have had this for a while, well the white model at least, and have had no problems with it at all. Granted in only burns CDs at 24x, but that was not a deciding factor in my purchase. I have used many different brands of DVDs and they all have worked.

With any drive that you may purchase, it is always wise to visit the manufacturers website for the latest firmware and list of recomended media.

If you want to learn more about the drive you mentioned, or other drives and what others have had success with I recomend www.dvdrhelp.com its a good read. And where I started.