Overall HP offers a software package above and beyond what most other manufacturers are offering with their DVD writers.
Summary
The HP dvd400i has a lot going for it in the way of reliability and software features but fails in the performance category. DVD and CD write times are sub par and while the drive can read DVD+R/RW media, it cannot write to this type of media. HP includes all of the necessary software for you to get going, but the some of the software runs in the background slowing down your system. Computer novices should be happy with the overall package, but hardcore computer users should look elsewhere. For $199 you should be able to purchase a drive that writes both DVD media formats.
by Danny on November 8, 2009:
“This drive sucks, cause its so sloooow, ive buyed a sony dvd and now everything burns way to fast, sony´s dvd writer are great!!” More...