Was at Sam's tonight and saw that they have the HP 8250i (4x4x24) for $109.
If you go hear http://www.cdmediaworld.com/hardware/cdrom/cd_modifications_hp8200.shtml
you can learn how to hack it to a 9100 (8x4x32) so you would now have a 9100 for $109 not bad but not fabulous either.
BTW I take no responsibilty for the link/info on the hack to the 9100 - use at your own discretion.
Greg
If you go hear http://www.cdmediaworld.com/hardware/cdrom/cd_modifications_hp8200.shtml
you can learn how to hack it to a 9100 (8x4x32) so you would now have a 9100 for $109 not bad but not fabulous either.
BTW I take no responsibilty for the link/info on the hack to the 9100 - use at your own discretion.
Greg