La Cie Firewire/iLink CD-RW

Pros: Flawless burns
Cons: Noisy, no multi-tasking with Mac

I find I must modify and soften my original evaluation of this device. Since my initial experience I've gotten responses from Lacie and from Roxio, the folks who now produce Toast software. In short, the unit is still loud, but the problem with...

Pros: Quick, nice-looking
Cons: does not include all advertised items

Have just purchased this burner and have not used it yet, but Mac users beware! All advertising (both at the LaCie site and in any catalog or on-line source) suggests you get two pieces of software: CD Creator and Toast (non "deluxe" version)....

Pros: Fast, good price, availability, comes with 3 blank discs
Cons: Compatibility problems, sharp corners; DOA

I picked up a LaCie 16x10x40 FireWire drive because it was on "The List" of CD-RW devices supported by iTunes. Many people also seemed to consider it a very competent drive, with good reliability and speed. Also it was the only drive (aside from the Que!...