Pros and cons of dual layer burners?

I have been considering buying a Sony DRU 820A burner and
would like to get thoughts from you. The price of disks is
my main hang-up.

The drive comes with Nero. I've not had good luck with Nero
in the past. Would it be required for the dual layer drive,
or would any writing software work?

I have a Dell 8300, 3.4 gig processor, 1 Gig of ram, One
CD/DVD ROM drive and one CD/DVD+R/RW drive. I'm thinking of
replacing the ROM drive with a second burner.

Thanks -- Frank


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