I am looking to expand my data storage devices and have all but ruled out Zip drives because CDs are much more practicable for distribution and use (i.e. showing pictures to family). But, I am totally ignorant when it comes to CD burners. I've got the basics down (i.e. difference between CD-R & CD-RW), but I don't know (1) what brands are suggested, (2) what speeds are best, (3) what type to get (EIDE, SCSI, Firewire).

I'm upgrading to WinXP and switching to RAID controllers on my KR7A, so I'll have 2 free IDE slots, but what is SCSI (pros & cons) and how good is the Firewire connection (I've got this from my Audigy purchase). I would like to have it as an internal drive, I assume that rules out the Firewire.

Any help and suggestions is appreciated!