Differences: Retail Pioneer A06 or OEM

[whoster69]

I'm thinking about buying this drive and unfortunately, I'm under a time constraint to get one soon (next day or two). I'm curious to see what the differences are in the United States between the OEM and the Retail versions of this drive. Does anyone know?

I've heard the OEM comes with software, but I'm not sure if it's as good as the software that comes with the retail version. The price difference is about $70 (OEM for around $259 and retail for around $329).

Also if anyone gets some reviews of this drive please post them.

I will post my experiences/info as I find it under this topic.

Thanks.

[mybook4]

The oem version (dvr-106) doesn't come with any software, only the drive itself. The Retail version (dvr-A06) comes in the retail package that you would see at any retail store. It comes with software, cables, and manuals. Save yourself the money and get the oem version, the 106. It is an identical drive. If you already have a dvd burner, then chances are you already have the software that it would come with.

[whoster69]

The oem version (dvr-106) doesn't come with any software, only the drive itself. The Retail version (dvr-A06) comes in the retail package that you would see at any retail store. It comes with software, cables, and manuals. Save yourself the money and get the oem version, the 106. It is an identical drive. If you already have a dvd burner, then chances are you already have the software that it would come with.

Thanks for the info, but this is my first DVD burner. I don't have any software.

Does anyone have a list of what software comes with this drive and whether or not it is any good? Or would I be better off getting the OEM and buying the software elsewhere?

Thanks.

[RimmeR]

Yeah bundled software is:-
- Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD v7
- Pinnacle Studio v8 SE

More info check this out http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/product_detail.jsp?product_id=4569&taxonomy_id=43-92

I used the old Instant CD/DVD with my A03 with no probs at all. I'm actually burnin a disc on my A06 now with 6.5 CD/DVD

[whoster69]

Yeah bundled software is:-
- Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD v7
- Pinnacle Studio v8 SE

More info check this out http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/product_detail.jsp?product_id=4569&taxonomy_id=43-92

I used the old Instant CD/DVD with my A03 with no probs at all. I'm actually burnin a disc on my A06 now with 6.5 CD/DVD

Thanks for the info. I wonder if it will be the same software in the states...

How do you like the software? How does it compare with other stuff you've used?