[clug] DVD writer

[Basil Chupin]

Basil Chupin wrote:
> Paul Hampson wrote:
> 
>> On Mon, Jan 19, 2004 at 11:36:05PM +1100, Basil Chupin wrote:
>>
>>> The A06 is $205 at the Computer Fair (one coming up this coming 
>>> Saturday at the CIT Woden). So is the 106D model but one could get it 
>>> from one dealer for $199.
>>
>>
>>
>> What's the difference between the two? Is one just OEM?
>> When I bought my Pioneer DVD-ROM a slight difference in
>> model number indicated slot or tray load, but I can't
>> imagine a DVD-burner with a slot-loading mechanism...
> 
> 
> Both are OEM. However, what exactly is the difference between the two I 
> don't know.
> 
> There was also the 106 model, also for the same price.
> 
> Just to complete the picture, a Gigabyte is $185 and so was a NEC while 
> Lite-on vary around the $185 - $190 +/-; there were also some for around 
> the $260 mark but I don't recall the brand (?MSI).
> 
> If one wants to wait fro 2 weeks or so the faster Pioneer (8x write) 
> will be out but I cannot say what the price may be.

I just realised that I should have added a bit more info re the above 
prices and models.

The Gigabyte, Lite-On and MSI are all boxed (ie OEM), but the NEC I saw 
was OEM.

Cheers.

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