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After buying this drive a few months ago at a local Comp-USA, I'd like to now pass along a few tips to those considering this unit.

I would suggest you not buy this drive IF:

(1) You expect it to work. (Mine failed after 2 1/2 months of light usage.)

(2) You expect any meaningful response from Cendyne tech support. Go take a look at Cendyne's crude webpage and note the general lack of specific info about anything. Be sure to read the terms of the warranty, especially about the need for an RMA number before returning anything. And you'll have to supply info to get an RMA. LOTS of info, even if it has nothing to do with the problem. I was genuinely surprised they didn't ask for blood type.

(3) Don't buy this drive if you ever throw away anything. They probably won't accept it back unless it's shipped in the original box.

(4) And finally, don't buy this if a rebate is offered and you expect to receive it. (OK, I did get the rebate, but only after 12 weeks and a lot of prodding.)

There are lots of good CD-ROM drives out there. This isn't one of them. Buy one from a real manufacturer with a real company, not just a marketing facade.

Wow,all the other complaints about this product are correct. I purchased this drive in early March and 3 weeks ago it stoped working and I hardly ever use the drive. So do your self a favor and spend the extra bucks to buy a good CD-Rom Drive.

This item came without any manual or installation software. The website was useless in providing any support for this item. This CD Rom worked for only a short while after being installed with the generic Windows drivers. My recommendation is to save your money and not buy this product. The discount isn't worth the headache.

I made the bad mistake of purchasing this drive about 2 months ago. I can't say enough bad things about it. I probably should have returned it immediately but I didn't now I [had a bad unit].

I bought this drive after having a good experience with the Cendyne 6x4x32 CD-Burner. It works without problems and it was easy to install. Delivery was prompt and on-time