Im using the Asus 1608p, (rebadged Pioneer 109), and in Australia, they are getting better reviews than the Pioneers. (something to do with the firmware I thnk). The new model is 1608P2S, rebadged Pioneer 110, (not 110D). Again it is getting better reviews than the Pioneer. I have not had any problems with it, is quite fast burning DVD's, it also burns standard 2.4 DL DVD's at 6x which is quite fast, but i use a dedicated CD burner for CD's.