[I Like to Rip]

I have used many different brands and models of writers. I must say to ANYONE thinking of buying a burner, "GET A PLEXTOR AND NEVER GO BACK!"
I have a 12/10/32x PlexWriter. These things have what's called "Burn Proof" technology. I can burn any type of cd at full tilt, while running macro programs in background, browseing the web, empting recycle bin...anything you can imagine. You can confidently multi-task. I believe I've seen the biggest programs with HP writers. they are not so good at letting you multi-task. Just my 2 cents. hope it helps.