OEM

[zak_swan]

i want to buy a dvd writer and have kind of made my mind up on the Pioneer 106 but it says OEM and im not sure what this means.
can anyone explain plz?

[zappafan]

OEM = Original Equipement Manufacturer

These usually come in very spare packaging. I think they are individual components that are sold to computer manufacturers or builders. They don't come in the retail package like you would buy in a store. I have bought several items like this (most recently SONY DVD+RW/DVD-RW drive) and have never had a problem with them. They are usually sold at a better price than the retail packages.

[andkiich]

Also, investigate the waranty period as well. I know with some hard drives that I've bought in the past, that a retail box version you get a 3 year warranty, and with an OEM you get a 1 year.

If ever in doubt always ask questions from the people you are buying from.

[poopyhead]

don't think that OEM is in anyway inferior to retail packaging...it's basically the exact same thing as the retail version, but basically just less of the bells-and-whistles...

i.e. less warrenty, less support, crappier packaging, less software, no cables, no instructions manual, no blank DVD-R, etc...

but it's cheaper thou...

[Solarjetman]

In a nutshell, if you are able to fix most of your computer problems without calling a help desk, then you should have no worries about OEM.

If you struggle when things go wrong, you may want to stick with retail as you will get the support and warranty. Or if you want the included software.

[zak_swan]

thanks for the replies, i think i'll buy it

[gmatov]

Zak,
How much is this A06? OEM
Here is a link to a Sony 510 dual format:Nah, it won't allow me to copy the url. It's BCD2000, look for it. The Sony dual format is 225 less a 30 buck rebate

[poopyhead]

The Sony dual format is 225 less a 30 buck rebate

too expensive....

OptoRite dual format burner + HD burn 169 + free ship
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http://store.yahoo.com/livewarehouse/frprmashopdd.html

$169 as is..no MIR...+ free shipping

Product Features:
BURN-Proof: prevents Buffer Under Run
HD-BURN: record twice the capacity of CD-R media
8 MB internal buffer
Motorized easy touch tray loading
Firmware upgradeable
Installation: horizontal and vertical
4X Max. DVD+R and -R Write, 2.4X Max. DVD+RW Rewrite, 2X Max.
DVD-RW Rewrite, and 12X Max. DVD-ROM Reading
24X Max. CD-R Write, 10X Max. CD-RW Rewrite and 40X Max. CD-ROM Reading

HD burn allows 1.4 GB of data to be written on regular CD-R. however, no other drives currently can read HD burned CD-Rs... Sanyo, however, is planning to distribute the technology so that other drives can read them. also, only high quality (i.e. taiyo uden) CD-Rs can be used for HD burn....cheapo media will have errors.

product site: http://www.optorite.com/dd0203.htm

credit: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=40&threadid=1098552

[zak_swan]

hi the 106 is £149 (i'm from Scotland lol no $ here)
i was checking out local cheap pc shops and was thinking of buying the optorite for £145 retail before i saw the reply. now im pretty sure i will buy it.
the only thing is i read it has a dodgy eject button.
but it's made by a good company (cant remember which but read not to be put off by the name optorite coz it's not)
im a bit drunk (surprise im scottish!)
anyway thanks for replies im sure i will be asking more questions soon when my shiny new dvd writer doesnt work

[Jukka]

Zak,

is that £145 for the optorite DD0203? or another model, also where did you see it.

Thanks

Jukka

[dcnice]

Zak,

is that £145 for the optorite DD0203? or another model, also where did you see it.

Thanks

Jukka

As you are in the UK go to www.blankdiscshop.co.uk
It's only £128.99 Including VAT for the Pioneer 106

[zak_swan]

i saw it here http://www.pless.co.uk/retail/retail.pdf
yes it's DD0203 and the shop is local so i can buy it over counter and not over net.

[Craig Tucker]

£118.80 + vat at cclcomputers

[zak_swan]

i bought the optorite dd0203 but im new to this and have a couple of questions.
why did it not have a driver with it? what is firmware?
i think i have installed the driver using dvd2flash but when i use nero (5.5.7.8) and try to burn it says, save image file.
also when i choose recorder it says image file and not optorite.
i can burn dvds with moviefactory but it wont burn dvd rw.
i know i'll get there eventually but could use some help.
thanks