Computer users in need of a new optical drive should consider the Samsung SH-S222AL/BEBE 22x DVDÝRW SATA Lightscribe ReWriter (Black).

The device has powerful overspeed support which ensures that noise levels and vibration are kept down to a minimum.

Furthermore, an optimised algorithm lets users burn and read their discs at a higher speed than previously.

The drive works at different rates depending on the media, with the write speed of a DVD-R standing at 22x.

DVD-R DL writes at 12x, with DVD+R DL, DVD+RW and DVD-RW running at 16x, 8x and 6x respectively.

Furthermore, the read speed of the optical device is also impressive, with DVD-R and DVD+R reaching 16x, while CD-R and CD-RW are capable of hitting 40x.

At a similar price of £15.74 including VAT, the Sony 24x Int DVD-RAM SATA Black Bare is a comparable device which supports both horizontal and vertical usage.ADNFCR-1220-ID-800696863-ADNFCR