Digital Research 4X+ Writer @ BestBuy: Any Good?

[8trackkid]

Just saw this Digital Research 4X DVD+ Writer on sale at Best Buy for $149. I've searched the list of writers and could not find out much info. about it. Their website says it's made by I/OMagic. Also, are OEM version burners difficult to install versus Retail versions? If not, maybe I should just buy a NEC 1300 OEM. Any help will be much appreciated, thanks!!!

BestBuy Link: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1055388009215&skuId=5543361&type=product&pr...oryId=cat01041

[Synergy]

The Digital Rearch model is definitely an OEM drive of the NEC ND-1100A. Personally I'd avoid Digital Research, I/O Magic, and Hi-Val rebates at any cost since they are run by the same management and have a reputation of not paying rebate on time. If you have installed a CD burner before, there is no real advantage of buying a retail box since most included softwares are not worth much.

Right now you can get an NEC ND-1300A for less than $160 online, why pay more for an ND-1100A and taking a risk of not getting the rebate back? Just my two cents.

[8trackkid]

Thanks for the help Synergy! I've decided to just order the NEC 1300 OEM online, probably from Newegg. Just got to decide now what burning program to purchase if I go with OEM. I know that the NEC 1300 can be purchased with Roxio Basic, but I wonder if it would be worth it to go purchase the new NERO 6? Thanks again