The Pioneer A-06 will share the same write speeds as the A-05 (4X DVD-R) but will add the +R writting standards as well was the CD-RW. This drive is set to ship June 1 from Pioneer if you can wait. Retail price is still the same at 299.00
On words of the Sony DRU500AX - I have see way too many of these come back on RMA although they are more stable than the old firmware model DRU500A. I would be careful if you are going to buy this drive, we have had almost a 10% return rate
