What is the best CD-RW writer u would recommend?

[stoneroses]

My requirements
1.at least 16x
2.value for money aka cheap,which means high end brands like Plextor are out
3.ability to overburn,800mb,900mb?
4.ability to read media that are of inferior quality

can anyone help?

[Richdawg]

I use Memorex white tops often. HAvent had a problem burning at high speeds. I have aq TDK burner(similar to Plexor) and the cds work great.

[avantsbs]

Well, I know you said you wanted cheap, but I don't think you can beat the Plextor drives. Especially if you plan to do a lot of DAE with it. The DAE is absolutely flawless. You can pick up the Plextor 16x10x40 drive at http://www.newegg.com for only $156 plus shipping.

Not bad...

[stoneroses]

well,I heard some good things bout the iomega 24x CDRW
some claim that it is a plextor OEM

[d4n13l]

Probably is. Many devices for the PC are like this. Same hardware, different plastic facia.

[Andrew Newman]

Plextor 24x would cost you about 240.
Liteon 24x would cost you about 150. This is the one I have and it works great. The only different of the two is that Plextor has 4 MB of buffer size whereas Liteon has only 2MB. But look at the price, I think that it is worthy.

[Darkan9el DVD Master]

Hey! the best on the market for price, speed, reliability, information, compatability and clear instructions for install and firmware, is the yamaha 16x10x40int scsi, fast as hell and on sale at http://www.scan.co.uk for £110, scsi card £35 so for £145.00 you get the best there is. I have used yamaha for years never had any trouble or coasters. and no I don't work for them or own the company....yet!