For the moment I have a Asus DRW-24B1ST, purchased maybe 6 months ago. The damn thing is noisy, its not like I can't stand the noise but in some situations (Like using Dvd Shrink & playin a movie at the same) it is not acceptable. So if someone know a solid & quiet DVD drive, it will be my pleasure to thanks him. Also, I heard good comment about these model: Samsung Writemaster SH-S223C, Plextor PX-810SA, Pioneer DVR-112D and some Sony Optiarc