I commented on the bugzilla bug, but I'll mention here too that the patch isn't completely perfect, but it's a decent work around for the HAL problem. Attached is my current list_cdddrives output.
** Attachment added: "list_cddrives-fixed.txt" http://librarian.launchpad.net/4564593/list_cddrives-fixed.txt -- An error in Rhythmbox burning dialog - endless list of repetitive speed values https://launchpad.net/bugs/55327 -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs