CDROM Guide: Provides active forums with discussion focused on the use and purchase of optical drives.
CNET.com: Comprehensive site with reviews, news, and pricing for optical and hard drives.
DVD Burner Guide: Includes explanation of different formats, speed ratings, brands, and a how-to install a dvd writer.
DVDBurner.info: Offers comparisons of different dvd formats, drives, and software.
Epinions.com: Removable Storage: Reviews on drives written by consumers.
USB 2.0 Flash Drive Roundup: Compares features, construction, and software of some popular thumb drives.