cd drives...do they make any difference to rips??

[WAD62]

I haven't had any luck with external writers. My virus checker reads all incoming streams from the USB connection, which in turn slowed the whole ripping cycle down.

What virus checker are you using Stan...?

[StanleyB]

avast

[WAD62]

avast

...I'll stick clear of it then

I use AVG free...mind you it's not the most diligent anti virus but at least it's not too intrusive.

Can't you tweak it not to scan the USB drive? I'm sure you've tried...

[StanleyB]

Circumstances demand that I have to use robust security measures on my computers and network .

[WAD62]

Circumstances demand that I have to use robust security measures on my computers and network .

...good point, well made