I can absolutely relate to that!  I was pretty active when Netsmog first started and then school started back up for me.  Needless to say, I had to prioritize and get school work done.  I was only able to read a couple of posts every now and then until winter break hit.  That was about two weeks ago and I am still trying to catch up!!!  So, don't feel so bad...hehehe.  

With an added note...I just read your review on the Plextor 24X burner.  Very nice.  I currently own a Plextor 16X burner and was wondering if it would be worth the upgrade?  I'm thinking not too much since burn times between the two drivers really aren't that much different?  Would you upgrade from a 16X to a 24X?

One other thing, I was wondering if you will ever do a review on the MSI 645 Ultra?  I haven't seen a lot of reviews on this board.  The reason I ask is because I just won this board at a tech seminar I attended.  The only worthwhile review I have seen is the one done at Tom's Hardware.  I'd like to see another perspective to it.  I have to admit though, with the board's support for DDR333 it sure does perform rather nicely.  ;D