[clug] DVD writer

[Basil Chupin]

Basil Chupin wrote:
> 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.

Oh my, I just saw this :-( . My sincere apologies to all.

What I am trying to say above is that Gigabyte etc are *NOT* OEM but are 
boxed.

Cheers.


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