Instead I try it with my run of the mill Toshiba USB DVDRW that set me back 25 bucks. Ripping is not speedy at times. If yours is working at 2X or better speed I'd ignore it.
Bob
MacBook 13" OS X 10.6.8 : importing some CDs to iTunes and the process is going much, much slower than it has previously; any thoughts -- should I replace the reader? Thanks!

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