[Blazkowicz]

Amazon.com: 20X Sata Bulk Black: Electronics

[KainofNosgoth]

I am working with a $50 budget... any suggestions on what route I should take?

[Blazkowicz]

It depends on where you live.

Here is another offer from Amazon UK:
Amazon.co.uk: LG GH20NS10 AUAR10B 20x DVDRW SATA Black Retail Kit: Electronics & Photo

[KainofNosgoth]

I live in the US.

[KainofNosgoth]

I have an account at Newegg... is there anything there you would recommend? I really do appreciate all your help with this!

[Blazkowicz]

Just checked out amazon.com and it would be more than 50 $ with adapter.

You could try the model you linked in 1st post here and when it doesn't suit the needs of DPM etc., send it back. If i remember you have 14 days to send it back.

[KainofNosgoth]

Will the LG GH20NS10, the model you recommended, do everything I need in regards to DPM and copy protections?

[Blazkowicz]

Yes, i can read every protection i want and it is working then.

Newegg.com - LG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner w/ SecurDisc Tech - CD / DVD Burners

It is the successor of the drive i recommended, so it should be at least so good as GH20NS10.

[KainofNosgoth]

Thanks for that!

One more question... any external enclosures you would recommend?

[Blazkowicz]

External enclosures are normally the same. Also for usb sata adapters.

EDIT: I have a USB2.0 to IDE+SATA adapter by MCE and working perfectly here.