>> Would appreciate some thoughts / suggestions based on experience: >>Go Internal and switch with the DVD * Go external - USB or Firewire >>* Keep the DVD and tackle the cut and snip work and use the lower >>bay for an internal CD-RW????? > >I would recommend you go for a FireWire 48x12x48 or better. >Mel And Firewire it is . . . . . Thanks Mel and Lavode, much appreciate your input and will search for a deal on a Firewire external unit. Mike