Posted 10/03/2008 at 04:37:39pm

Microsoft isn't a PC since they actually don't make any PC parts, just the software to run it...and trying to run eveything else too. But at least it's an american company...

Bill Gates could try something like this. "Hi, I'm a multi-billion dollar corporate ower. I couldn't write a line of code to save my life. But hey, look at the bright side. At least you can pirate any versions of windows you like becuase you still have to use my other software products. And let's face it, if you wanted a stable, reliable, working OS you would use Unix. But what fun is that? And on top of that could you imagine what a PC would look like without windows? Green screens with 45 minute load times for a game thats 24k in size....oooh, squares, and don't forget to turn on the speaker inside the case."

Bill please stop dressing like you're still one of us. Loose the glasses and that polo shirt so sloppily shoved under that pull over sweater. And for the name of mercy get a haircut, and cost cutters dosen't count. You're not fooling us. With that much money you can "own" humans. Certificate of ownership with a copyright protected key, I mean title of authenticity. Have wild sex and relax a little.

People need to remember the fundamental basic of microsoft. They are a world sized buissnes out to make money first and the product second.

Posted 10/03/2008 at 03:13:22pm

If you're looking for this drive, this is the latest model:Samsung (SATA) SH-S203N with lightscribe. Firmware ver SB02. $35.00 at Microcenter, ($25.00 for one without lightscribe) go to their store or website. Bought 2 in February 2008 and there still going. 

I must agree on an article from 1 YEAR AGO being downright offensive when it's listed under "best of the best".Even if this product is still the best, a few copy and paste updates to the page would be doable.

I have been a subscriber to Maximum PC since you're first issue back in 1998 when the Pentium II was king (gasp) and the PIII was around the corner to be released. 

It's nice to read a hardware mag that isn't 90% spam and bought out opinions.