Went to a big computer expo here.
Must say the prics have really fallen.
here are some freash prices
LG single layer for 2250RS....(Wow) And this is dvd writer 8X
Benq dual layer writer - 4300+dinner set free (otherwise minus 500 )
sony dual layer dvd writer 5.2k. Model number not too sure.
I will confirm tomorrow again. The prices ar confirmed. I forgot the model numbers.
The benq has been rated best value by cdfreaks. It looks good at that price i must say.
Check the review here
Drive type CD-RW/ DVD+RW
CD/DVD enclosure type Internal
Interface type IDE/EIDE
Read speed 40x (CD) / 12x (DVD)
Write speed 16x (CD) / 8x (DVD+R) / 8x (DVD-R)
Rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD+RW) / 2x (DVD-RW)
Supported formats DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, Kodak PhotoCD, CD-DA, CD-XA, CDi, CD-Bridge, Video CD, Mount Rainier
Min operating system Windows 98 / 2000 / Me / XP; Mac OS 8.X / 9.X (Special software required)
Service/ Support 2 years full replacement warranty.