DVD Writer

I mentioned a few days ago that I had ordered a USB DVD drive for my ThinkPad, but didn't notice it was read only.  The Buffalo DVD writer arrived today, and it works perfectly.  And only $24.99 shipped!  The advantage of buying stuff that connects through USB ports is the old component vs. integrated stereo systems debate of the 1970s.  Everything can be changed out to isolate problems, at some loss of portability, but if anything fails, just unplug and replace!