Here's an interesting bit of news. According to DigiTimes, Lite-On may offer Serial ATA DVD burners in the 4Q of this year.
Lite-On IT, the largest maker of optical disc drives (ODDs) in Taiwan, is planning production of DVD burners supporting the SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) interface standard, according to industry sources.

Lite-On IT, recently scheduled a tentative launch for later this quarter in response to LG Electronics' unveiling its GSA-H30N, a SATA Super Multi DVD burner model, the sources pointed out.
If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes.