I have two Plextor DVD Burners in my PC right now (a 708A IDE and a 716 SATA) and have never had trouble with them. I did own a Sony External at one time but it died a horrible death....
I would go with Plextor if it was me and they can be had for under $150.00....
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1138085156990
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