I am thinking to buy slot-loading cd drives when I upgrade. I think this design is very cool and classy.

Anyone have experience using these drives? I have heard mixed things about them- about how they scratch cd's or aren't as good because you have to push the cd in rather than push a button, and various other things. Also, a question of my own is the noise level. Tray-loading and flip-open designs both "close" up the hole which really cuts down on the noise. The slot-loaders have an open cavity to the outside. Does this increase the noise level?

The computer will be in a place where no little kids will be there to stick foreign objects into it, and since my computer is quite pricey I of course will take utmost care of it, and will not abuse the drive mechanism. (if those are concerns)

Another question- I have yet to see a slot-loading CDRW. Do they exist, or is someone making them? I'd really like to get one.

I've been looking at the Pioneer dvd-160s (16xDVD/40xCD IDE Slot loader) Anyone have this drive?

Thanks for your help

Ruahrc

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