We test CD-ROM read performance with Testa Labs' CD-Tach 98 2.0 software, and we gauge CD-R performance by writing 430MB of data to CD-R twice: once from an image file and once on the fly.

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The Optical SMART Hub allows CD and DVD writing function without ever turning on a desktop or notebook.

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We then install each drive, noting any difficulties, and load the bundled software for CD-R and CD-RW writing.

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We judge CD-RW packet-writing performance by copying a folder containing 100MB of files to a CD-RW disc three times: first to the newly formatted blank disc, again after deleting the files from the first copy operation, and finally by overwriting the files from the second operation.

CNN: Top 5 CD-rewritable drives

The drive will include packet writing software for CD-RW and Cequadrat JustBurn for creating data and audio CDs.

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"When I finish, it will also be Malcolm's last major championships, " said Jackson, who is writing a book and putting out an interactive cd-rom on fitness and training with Arnold, who also coached Uganda's John Akii-Bua to the Olympic 400m hurdles title in 1972.

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Writing down every dime that you spend on a latte, your favorite CD, or a much-needed manicure won't necessarily prevent you from falling into financial ruin, especially since most of the biggest financial headaches are those really big expenses like putting a new roof on your house.

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