Removable Media Drives

Plextor PX-608CU
The Plextor PX-608CU portable DVD burner is a great match for users who have a laptop without a built-in DVD burner; we just don't know who that might be.
Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

Sony BWU-100A Blu-ray Burner
The Sony BWU-100A Blu-ray burner is still priced out of range for most users, but if you have $700 to spare, it's a good choice for its range of media support and acceptable task speeds.
Specs: BD-RE, 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 2x (BD), 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) / 2x (BD-R), 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) / 2x (BD-RE)

Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3
Although it's pricey, the Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 is a boon for anyone who has lots of old videotapes but less time or tech skills to digitize them using a computer. Even better, it doubles as an external DVD burner, so you can use it with your PC long after you've transferred all those old tapes.
Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL), 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)

Western Digital Passport USB Portable Hard Drive (120GB, black)
Western Digital's Passport Portable External Hard Drive lets you take a lot of data on the road for a low price.

Western Digital Passport USB Portable Hard Drive (60GB, black)
Western Digital's Passport Portable External Hard Drive lets you take a lot of data on the road for a low price.

Pioneer DVR-110D (black)
The Pioneer DVR-110D is a swift, reliable burner for movie fans, but those looking to back up by using rewritable discs might be disappointed.
Specs: DVD±RW (±R DL), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD), 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL), 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)

Iomega REV 35GB/90GB ATAPI Drive
Although the Iomega Rev is a capable drive, it's overwhelmed by less expensive, nonproprietary storage solutions.
Specs: None

Iomega REVT 35GB/90GB SATA Internal Drive
Although the Iomega Rev is a capable drive, it's overwhelmed by less expensive, nonproprietary storage solutions.
Specs: None

Iomega Rev drive (USB 2.0)
Though it's very expensive per megabyte, Iomega's Rev drive offers speedy, portable storage that's more scalable than that of a hard drive.
Specs: None

Lite-On LTR-52327S
If you're not in the market for a DVD burner, the Lite-On LTR-52327S's performance, documentation, tech support, and modest price make this CD-RW drive a must-have.
Specs: CD-RW, 52x, 52x, 32x