I'd probably go with this one...all favorable reviews and it has a dual layer burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834101118
cool thats the one i was looking at as in specs wise although I know gateway sucks I have limited my options...
He just called asking which one I want and after we talked he said "what 500-600 isnt enough??" so I guess my limit is 6, i dunno if that helps