***Notice the key word, LAPTOP. I have posted this message before (not here of course), and people seem to forget I have a LAPTOP when they recomend models. Please excuse my annoying intro***

Ok, so my Sony Drive (DW-D56A) died on me. Lucky me I'm still covered by Dell's warranty and they will send a repalcement soon. The thing is I'm gonna do some serious ripping and burning since I'm gonna back up my entire CD collection (350+ CD's) and some DVD's to prevent further lossess. I already started the process, but apparently the dirve couldn't take it. Right now I'm thinking about these options:

1-Getting an inexpensive drive to share the load so none of them get damaged.

2-Getting a Die-Hard External Burner that can withstand any pusnishment

3-Getting an inexpensive Die-hard Burner (I've got to be dreaming, right?)

So there you have it. Feel free to suggest brands/models.