Highs:

* Writes to DVD-R and DVD+R media at 22x
* Writes to DVD+RW media at 8x
* Writes to DVD-RW media at 6x
* Writes to DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media at 16x
* Reads single layer DVD-ROM's at 16x
* Reads DVD±R media at 16x
* Reads DVD±RW and DVD±R DL media at 12x
* Reads and writes DVD-RAM media at 12x
* Features 48x CD-R and 32x CD-RW writing speeds
* Features Super Link buffer underrun protection
* Supports LightScribe and SecurDisc technologies
* Good CD writing quality
* Includes software from Nero and CyberLink
* Supports bitsetting for DVD+R and DVD+R DL media
* Affordably priced

Lows:

* Questionable writing quality with some DVD±R and DVD+R DL media
* Had a hard time reaching its rated speeds when reading pressed discs
* Reads DVD-Videos at only 6x
* Cannot set the book type of DVD+RW media
* Cannot do write quality testing
* Overburns to only 93:54