Lightscribe has proved a popular subject among readers of the Test Bed. It gives PC users the chance to burn labels directly onto optical media, rather than getting out their scissors, glue and paper.

A lot of people have shown interest in the technology, which is still very niche but likely to grow now that prices have started to drop.

We've posted our review of NEC's alternative technology, Labelflash. Write speeds were impressive (like Lightscribe, you need to buy compatible discs, which cost around £5), but as you'd expect, there are pros and cons to both technologies - you can read what they are in our review.

The article also has links to reviews we've written on Lightscribe, or you can read what others think of the technology here.