TDK 16*10*40 veloCD cdrw

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i just got this drive and was wondering if anyone could tell me soem ifon on this drive such as likes and dislikes.

is there any important info i should be aware of, such as firmware update?

now the big question, what do i need to be able to backup safe disk 2 protectected cds and will i be able to play the backed up cdrs in any cd cdrive?

thanks