how usefull is a x2 dvd writter?

[andyjamesnelson]

just wondering how usefull such a slow speed writter is? i mean wouldnt it takes ages to write a couple of gigs with such a writer? or would it better to go for the combo drives and get an external one?

 

[acj]

2X in DVD terms is far faster than 2X in CD terms. But yes, it is rather slow. Just get the new plextor 8x drive.