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Sony DRU 830A

The Sony BWU-830A is a high-performance internal DVD/CD rewritable burner that offers the latest speeds, interchangeable faceplates and a full complement of software. Unfortunately it's on the expensive side for an IDE drive.

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Plextor PX-810SA DVD±RW

The Plextor PX-810SA internal CD/DVD burner is quick for both ripping and burning. We like it.

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Panasonic DMR-XW300

The Panasonic DMR-XW300 is a very versatile DVD recorder which includes dual-HD recording and excellent DVD playback.

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Samsung WriteMaster SE-W164 USB 2.0 drive

The no-frills WriteMaster SE-W164C isn't the fastest DVD burner around, but its decent overall performance and reasonable price make it a solid choice for casual users.

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Asus DRW-1604P

This drive handles double-layer media with aplomb, but its shortcomings make it a questionable choice.

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Should Apple take a chance with music subscriptions?

Rumours persist that Apple is interested in getting into music subscriptions, but given the current state of the market, is it a good idea?

How the music industry will change in 2008

Cheaper songs on iTunes, bands distributing their music directly and the death of DRM: we share our predictions for the music business in 2008.

New copy-proof DVDs on the way?

Macrovision on Tuesday released a new DVD copy-protection technology in hopes of substantially broadening its role in Hollywood's antipiracy effort.

iTunes randomiser: methodology explained

Author David Braue responds to reader feedback on his testing of iTunes' random "shuffling" feature.

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 ready to sing

Microsoft on Monday said it shipped a new version of Windows Media Player, a week after the company had initially hoped to debut the new jukebox player.

How to rip audio from concert DVDs

There are many ways to rip audio from a live concert DVD so you can listen to the songs on your iPod, but here are two that are free and both Mac and PC compatible.

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

How to make your music sound better

From noise-cancelling headphones to software tweaks, we show you how to get the most out of your music -- and highlight some must-have products for tune lovers.

How to turn CDs into MP3 files

One great reason to get into MP3 encoding is so that you can store all of your CDs on your computer to listen to any time you want.

Make a custom mix CD

Creating a custom mix of music for yourself or your friends is a long-standing tradition most music fans have tried at least once. We show you how to create a basic mix; make tweaks and edits to songs; and design an eye-catching cover.

Essential iPhone and iPod gadgets for your car

Need to take your shiny new iPhone or iPod on the road? Instead of stashing it away in the glovebox, try wiring it up to your car with these handy gadgets.

Free apps for organising and tagging your MP3s

Too many messily named MP3s cluttering up your hard drive? Neaten up your songs with one of these apps.

PS3's got game: plus Blu-ray, MP3 and more

We take an in-depth look at PS3's non-gaming attributes and cover what you need to know about how it handles Blu-ray and DVD movies, music, photos, Internet browsing and more.

iTunes: Just how random is random?

Think that song has appeared in your playlists just a few too many times? David Braue puts the randomness of Apple's song shuffling to the test -- and finds some surprising results.

Media player mini guide

We've compared seven free media jukeboxes - which one best suits your music and video needs?

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iPodRip 1.0.1

Transfer music to and from your iPod with this utility.

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Pjannto RIP Standard 2.1.5

Control small and large printers.

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Flash FLV Movie Ripper & Player 1.2.1

Create your personal video library.

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UsefulUtils Discs Studio 3.0.0.14250

Burn files on various types of discs.

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Intense Racing 2

Experience the rush of a race car.