Opinions on DVD R/W

[Apollo]

I'd like to know what should one look for while buying a good DVD R/W. Which is the best brand as far as DVD R/Ws go? Why go for a particular brand?

What should one keep in mind while selecting a DVD R/W?

Finally, for a city like Mumbai, any help from a Mumbaiite, with regards to where to hunt for a DVD R/W for the best deal, is welcome.

In case you haven't figured it out... I'm now feeling the need of a DVD R/W. And I'm kicking myself, fair and square, for not being able to find the time(to exhaustively hunt for a good deal) for myself.

One of my friends speculated that BenQ is launching/has launched a new line of DVD R/Ws which incorporates read/rewritability of the next format of DVDs. I haven't made any inquiries on that front. Is this true?

[q3_abhi]

Go for LG or Sony DVD R/W.

They are the best ones.

[drgrudge]

{Guide to choosing a DVD writer}
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25064

{BenqDW1640 1st to support 8x DVD+RDL Writing & Complete Info}
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/view...&highlight=dvd

Just seach the forums 9hardware section), there is a lot of threads of DVD writers.