I know this has been addressed somewhat here but most of it has been over my head.<br /><br />I want an external USB connection writer.<br /><br />What I want to be able to do...<br /><br />Make copy's of kids games so when they ruin them I can pull out a new one.<br /><br />Make copy's of movies for the same reason<br /><br />Store photos files etc.<br /><br />My laptop has a cd/dvd player and my Home computer has a cd player. So I will also need it to be able to play movies etc on the home pc.<br /><br />I understand the basic r/rw designations but beyond that I am lost. Budget is important but not paramount. It looks like they can be had for 150-200. Also speed is nice but not a huge consideration. <br /><br />What do I want or need as far as capability's physically as well as what to look for in software.<br /><br />If some of this was redundant I am sorry as I really do not know what I am talking about.
<br /><br />Side note. We only got a couple inches out of that snow storm. They haven't even opened the trails over here, yet. 