Many CDs are able to burn at multiple speeds, but be sure to check the label to see. If your burner burns at 2x speed, then don't buy CDs that can only burn faster than that. There are typically two kinds of burners, computer burners, which are connected to a computer or in a computer, and stereo burners, which can be in newer stereos or in a stereo tower. Both types of burners have pros and cons of course. Computer burners are great for burning, but typically cause the most stress.
Computers are complicated machines and many things can go wrong.
The University of Denver's FAQ on CD burning explains that the process uses a lot of the computer's resources, and while burning on a computer burner, it is recommended that a person not have any other files open. One of the six CD burners on campus for people to use. Tucker says the good thing about computer burners is that you can burn more than music onto CDs. Stereo music burners are newer on the market. These burners make the CD burning process easier and more like copying tapes with the push of a button.