<snip> > For all I know the OP has them or is willing to get them. > What is the answer if he needs a write-once medium? Bottom line, the OP did not clearly outline his specific needs (even at this point it's not clear enough to confidently suggest something that would address all the OP's requirements). That alone will cause advice to be all over the radar. Your question above is just one example of many that remain unanswered. The OP has apparently dropped out of this discussion. Without his involvement we are all just speculating anyhow so we could argue until the cows come home as some would say and we'll still never agree what will best meet the OPs needs because we really don't know his full needs/wants. For that reason I'm moving on (much to the pleasure of those fed up with this growing thread I'm sure). Jacques B.