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3 30-packs of Fuji 48x 80-minute CD-R: $4.98 after MIRs HOT
(made by Taiyo Yuden - must purchase 3 packages to get the savings)

EPO Technology 16x internal IDE DVD-ROM drive: $19.99 after MIR

Universal BUSlink 40x12x48 external USB 2.0 CD-RW drive: $49.99 after MIR HOT

Pacific Digital 48x12x48x external USB 2.0 CD-RW drive: $79.99 after MIR

If you need a USB 2.0 port to which to hook your new external drive, here are some possibilities:
SIIG USB 2.0 Type II CardBus adaptor card: $19.99 after MIR

USB 2.0 + FireWire + 10/100 Ethernet combo PCI card: $49.99 after MIR

more to come...