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CD-R/RW Drives
CD-R/RWs are the storage of choice for tons of music fans. Find the burner that's right for you with our reviews:
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HP CD Writer 8230e
CNET rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 best
The good: Rugged, portable, and inexpensive for a USB drive; extra labeling kit and software.
The bad: No Mac software; CD-mastering software cannot create an image or write discs from images.
The bottom line: If you want a sturdy, external CD-RW drive, the HP CD Writer 8230e is affordable and offers a lot of bells and whistles.
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Micro Solutions Backpack CD Rewriter
CNET rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 best
The good: Rugged; portable; parallel port and USB connectivity extend compatibility to DOS, Windows 95 and NT 4.0 (which don't support USB).
The bad: No Mac software or blank media.
The bottom line: In a mixed shop of legacy PCs and newer systems, the Backpack can be a valuable shared resource. But you'll need to update its software if you want it to work reliably.
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Sony Digital Relay CRX10U-A2 
CNET rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 best
The good: Compact; rechargeable battery; wired remote control with an LCD display
The bad: Pricey.
The bottom line: Sony's Digital Relay Drive is easily the sleekest, most portable CD-RW drive currently on the market.
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QPS Que 4X/4X/8X USB
CNET rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 best
The good: Easy setup; cool carrying case; decent setup manual.
The bad: Crash prone; eccentric shape not suitable for drive stacking; slippery plastic feet.
The bottom line: Avoid this drive unless you're feeling lucky--or masochistic.
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Iomega ZipCD 650 USB
CNET rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 best
The good: Easy setup; reliable performance; attractive case design.
The bad: Easy setup; reliable performance; attractive case design.
The bottom line: Easy setup; reliable performance; attractive case design.
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