So who makes a good DVD burner nowadays ? I need a new one.

[jawg]

I recently upgraded from my Pioneer 107 in a FW case to a Pioneer 111D flashed to a 111L also in a FW case. I also have the above mentioned NEC 7170A in a FW case. They are both performing excellently. The 18X ripping on the NEC is impressive. They both can read and write to DVD-RAM discs. Got both of them from newegg.com.
If you want LightScribe, Best Buy (yeah, they are not my favorite retailer) recently had the LightScribe LG GSA-E10L DVD Burner in a no fan USB-2 case for $79.99. This drive also does DVD-RAM.
Lots of good choices out there right now.