Hi Yachtsman The length of time taken to burn a Lightscribe label much depends on how much detail is in the design. Even a simple title and list of contents could take 15-20mins. A more intricate design would take longer (30mins plus?) Curved text takes less time than straight text because it etches the pattern as it spins. The main problem with Lightscribe is that although burning to Cd gives gives a nice sharp image, a DVD is layered differently with the etchable layer deeper below the surface. This gives a very blurred look to the finished disk. AND they are monochrome only! Apart from that, they're great. Have a look around the Lightscribe users forums.