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Any recommendations for a cheap CD-RW

Hello

I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of a cheap CD-RW drive, does not need to be anything special.

Many thanks

Bilk

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  • blinky
    blinky Posts: 1,684 Forumite
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    I don't think there's much between any of them these days.

    LiteOn / Sony (Liteon built but with a Sony badge on = more expensive than a LiteOn) are very good though.

    Look around the local independent dealers and possibly some computer fairs (check for free entry / reduced entry tickets). I would expect to get change out of £20 for a CD-RW these days, roughly £30 for a CD-RW / DVD-ROM combi.
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  • Figment
    Figment Posts: 2,643 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I have a spare NEC NR-7900A in the cupboard which is nearly new. (pulled from a 3 week old PC to add DVD burner)

    Specs Here

    PM me if you're interested :)
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