> At this point it looks like my best choice is to add an External > CD-RW but am confused as to whether this would be thee best move. > > Would appreciate some thoughts / suggestions based on experience: I have a Sawtooth with an external USB CDRW. I recommend firewire, as you'll never burn anything higher than 2x no matter what the USB drive is rated at. However, price may be an concern. Went with USB so I could share between my wife's iMac and the Sawtooth. HTH, -Lavode