CD Burner

[Shekadelic]

Hey I was wondering if I could get some help on selecting a burner out of the following which are available on the web for under $100...which makes me think if they are really worth it.
I have the software, I just need to know which one is better They are :

1)NEC NR7900A [24x10x40x] ~ {$73 @USSA.com}
2)Mitsumi [24x12x40] ~ { $ 68 @ USSA.com}
3) TEAC [24x10x40] $83
4) SONY [24x10x40] $82

I am really time pressed to buy a burner but I dont know anything about these and you guys really need to help me out. Please dont con me , someone in Sharky told me to buy a totally useless burner and so I am back trying to buy a new one. Hopefully 24x
Thanks alot.

 

[Basie]

Go to CDLabs.com and check out some of their reviews. The last three you mention all got good ones. The first I did'nt see there. Teac is usually high up.

 

[btvillarin]

The Lite-Ons are great, fast, and affordable. Plus, they're very reliable. My computer has it, plus two others that I built, without problems.

This one from the great Newegg.com is black, but at $80, it's worth it if you have a stylish case. Link
This one is the newer 32x10x40 for $112. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=5&manufactory=1336&DEPA=1