Cendyne 48x12x48 $29 CD burner will not write 1 x CDR/W.

[SingSing]

I bought one of this Cendyne burner form Office Max at $29.00.
I returned the first one, and then figured out the drive simply will not erase or write any of my old "650MB" or "1 X CDR/W", from any makers ( 6, 7 different brands tested ).

It works with 4 x Memorex CDR/W, and any CDR.

If this is important to you, don't get this drive.

[tonyp12]

But who really cares about being be able to rewrite to old CDRW?

CDR are pretty much free (mail-in rebate)
When data need to be re-written it is called "toss and get a new disc".

[hwoodwar]

Many CD burners now have a minimal write speed for CD-RW or CD-R disks. Sometimes it is very hard get ahold of this information. I have two burners that seem to have a 4x write minimum and another that seems to have an 8x write minimum. I discovered this through trial and error with VCDEasy.

I personally do use CD-RW on a regular basis. I am in the process of converting many VHS tapes to CVD. At times due to the original quality I find I want to adjust the settings and try to in some way clean up the image. I use CD-RW disks to copy multiple short captures with different settings/filters and see how they actually look on my standalone DVD player. Many times I have had to go back to the computer and "try again" to get settings/filters "right." To me this is an ideal situation for CD-RW disks. Furthermore, I have read many posts this website that "some" standalone DVD players work better with CD-RW disks than CD-R disks.

Like CD-R, CD-RW disks are not that expensive any more. If you want to use CD-RW disks I suggest you buy some newer ones that are rated for faster speeds.

Note: I have had problems with the Jensen CD-RW disks. After a few rewrites the reflective surface began to peel. Try to stay away from these.

[SingSing]

Most of my CDR/W are data/program CDs with multi-sessions. I updated them when new rev or sp or patch come out. I am already awashed with disc in my den.

I know what you means, about CDR been so cheap.

That's why I said if old 1xCDR/W matter to you then don't get this one. At least, I may save someone an unnecessary trip to OfficeMax.