I used an LG DVD writer in my PC for years with zero problems, burning absolutely everything without complaint, so I never even considered another brand when it came time to upgrade to a BluRay drive.
Easy to install, auto recognised by Windows XP, didn't bother installing anything from the accompanying driver CD, and it works perfectly.
One note, as a 'bare' pack, I presumed this would ship without a SATA cable and power cable, and therefore bought them seperately. When the drive arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find a SATA data cable and a molex to SATA power adapter lead in the box, as well as the installation CD.