Combo CD-RW and DVD-ROM

[pje]

Need another suggestions and opinions.

Samsung SM-352B

Thx.

[dodecahedron]

i recommend Ian's review here on this site:
http://www.cdrlabs.com/reviews/index.php?reviewid=191

[Stoner]

If plan on backing up even one original CD/DVD, get the Lite-On 48161H. Very good DVD rip speed (max out @ 14x - 15x), and excellent recording quality w/ both CDR and CDRW media (very low C1).

[integspec]

If you are a conventional users (i.e.: only uses 700MB or lower cd's which are from reputed manufacturers) then go for the Samsung SM-348B or SM-352B. I own the 348B and they are not very eager to work with 99Min cds or other unknown brands. Media compatibility is still an issue with them but it should be mentioned Samsung ODD team is trying to solve this by continuously releasing firmware updates.

Can somone comment about the Writing aspect of Liteon or LG combos? There is a belief that hence Combos are dual headed they are not usually able write efficiently as their Writer only counterparts.

Cheers.