Please have a look at the successor model:
Samsung SH-D162d
(this drive can also be used with the alternative Kreon firmware).
These advanced drives play original DVDs, as well as self
burned DVDs without making a whisper. The stabilizing techniques
considerably improve the playback quality, solving flickering
screens and malfunctions.
Features:
Stabilizes DVD Playback
Compatible with various MPEG II Cards & Soft MPEG
Rumours say this drive can be quite useful for X-Box backup
purposes ;-)
Specifications:
Data Transfer Rate Read CD: 7,200 KB/sec (48x)
Data Transfer Rate Read DVD: 21,600 KB/sec (16x)
Burst Transfer Rate PIO Mode 4: (16.6 MB/sec)
Burst Transfer Rate DMA Mode 2: (16.6 MB/sec)
Burst Transfer Rate Ultra DMA Mode 2: (33.3 MB/sec)