Fastest CD & DVD external burner with both an iMac Intel & G3?

I have an iMac intel based computer with 10.5.7 and an iMac G3 computer with 10.4.11/9.2.2. What is the fastest burning drive I can get that will work with both computers? I'd love to buy 2 separate burners but that's too much money. I would prefer one with FireWire connectivity. What is the best available and where can I look for ones that are Mac compatible?

Hi IcyCool7227
For Mac compatible Desktop DVD Drives look at OWC and LaCie:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/optical-drives/superdrives/
http://www.lacie.com/products/
Dennis

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