HP - 48x Write/32x Rewrite/48x Read CD - 24x Write DVD Internal DVD-Writer Drive

My old DVD player wans't reconizing DVD disks, so I bought the HP 1260i after doing some research and reading reviews. Good points are the SETA cable is included with the product and after installation and powering up the computer Windows XP instantly reconized the HP 1260i and installed the driver for it. I put in my DVD disk and the new drive reconized it with no problem and I was back in business. Couple of drawbacks: The price is a little too high, it could be around $30-$35 and if you not experienced removing and installing components from your computer you might have a problem because the installation instructions are not that good. If you don't have a SETA power connection, you going to have to buy an adapter for it. Other than that it works just fine.

One of the simplest drives to install. Took me a whole 5 min, and I have been building PC's for gaming for over 10 years. The novice can do it in maybe 10 min. Plug in SATA cable (must have for this drive and it is included; a plus) then power plug, then 2 screws your done. Works fast, recognized by Windows installs perfectly no drivers needed. Very satisfied, does all it says it does and quickly.

When my player/burner shot craps, I needed a new one. When I went to the my local Best Buy, this was in stock and fit all my needs as far as playing, burning and ripping went. The price was more than right!!!!

I had to buy a new CD drive because my old one crapped out on me. This was the version just under my old drive (HP1270). It works great with sata, installs easy, and reads CDs. The only thing I miss about the other CD drive is lightscribe technology. This one doesn't have it.

The drive that came in my HP computer decided to stop working on me. So I picked one of these 1260i drives up. No issues with installing the drive at all, quick and easy 2 plugs. Didn't need to install the NERO software (already have Roxio on computer). Works great, I use the drive to install and run software/games daily. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good affordable name brand drive.

I purchased this burner to replace the LG model that died in my Dell XPS 600 computer. The LG model was IDE and this one is SATA. I had no problems installing the burner and connecting to the extra SATA ports that I have on my motherboard. However if you replace a IDE unit make sure you have power connector adapter (IDE to SATA) so you can connect to the new unit. This unit does not include a power adapter. Also check your computers set up in order to disable the IDE connection for the old unit and enable the SATA port for the new one. Windows XP had no problem finding the new unit and installing drivers. A test burn produced excellent results.

Needed replacement DVD optical drive for home built computer. Honolulu has two Best Buy stores, went to the Best Buy web page, saw what I needed, price was great, requested in store pickup, picked up same day, back to full operation within two hours. Use the DVD drive frequently and works great. Best Buy should focus on Internet prices for in-store pickup. Most people shop on the web for best prices and if Best Buy has the best price and at the local store, Best Buy will increase sales. Best Buy store shelf prices are too expensive so, people will go elsewhere to purchase products. Need to change with the times or fade away.

As for the HP DVD RW drive, it works fantastic for my needs and installation was very easy for me to do. It burns CD's in a fast and timely manner and I can't say enough about the quality of the product. Best burner I ever had and would recommend it to everyone who wants a top quality burner for the price it's worth it!!!!!!!!!!