Isn't a significant part of the markup resultant from the DMCA? ie. because the device is able to create DVD's. (Yet another example of bad govt. meddling in an area where they are ignorant) I don't want to copy anything that's copyrighted but a DVD worth of backup would be HUGE. plaz On Saturday, Jan 18, 2003, at 20:13 US/Eastern, Cube List wrote: > You don't think they will take your $499 and ship you a drive? There > must be close to $300 in profit in those drives.