That's the prices I pay for such. At that price compared to last year, I expect such to last a few years but not past that.
Bob
Best Buy has the subject DVD+RW/+R Drive after rebate for $79. It is only 4X. It this an OK internal drive for casual use? I think they also have an 8x drive on sale for $99.

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