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[OmniGamer]

Ok, so here goes,

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-131-239&depa=0

Sony Internal 16X DVD+/-RW / Double Layer Drive

Specifications:
Write Speed:16X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R, 24X CD-RW and Double Layer 2.4X DVD+R
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM/CD-R, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2 MB
Random access time: 110 ms (CD-ROM), 105 ms (DVD-ROM)
Features: Buffer Underrun Proof technology
Packaging: OEM Bundle (see pictures for details)

Price: $64.99(Daily special?)

That's really about all I can spare right now...is this a good option?

 

[alejob]

Its good but doesn't OEM bundle mean you have to buy with other hardware?

 

[crawlingpeter]

Its good but doesn't OEM bundle mean you have to buy with other hardware?

Nah.. I've ordered plenty of single OEM items from NEWEGG without problem.

With that said, I just ordered the NEC 3520 DVD burner from them today as well.

 

[toohectic]

No. With OEM, you'll just get the drive, limited instructions and usually limited or no software. And no cables or other bonuses. It's the same product that is shipped in the retail box, but you don't get the pretty box or the other 'bonuses' in the retail box. For most people, OEM is fine.

Anyway, i don't know much about Sony burners, but I constantly hear good things about the latest Pioneer model. I have a Pioneer 8X that has worked flawlessly for me. The new one is only 12 bucks more than the Sony one, and has great reviews on newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-129-157&DEPA=0