Fire wire or usb Connection for external disk dvd disk drive

is it worth the extra money buying a external dvd re-wrighter with fire wire connection rather than the traditional usb connection? would it work like a normal disk drive as my internal dvd/cd drive is broken.

Thanks SCB and malcom
Ive got a budget of around £100 to spend and have been looking at a lacie dvd+16x light scribe 4.7gb/8.5gb with fire wire. Any idea if there any good?
Pioneer any models i should be looking for?
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