Pioneer DVR-AO6 or DVR-106 difference

[mc]

Hi,
@ last computer market there was both of these sold ...Pioneer A06 in a
box and Pioneer 106 as OEM version with some software.

The A06 was 395 and the oem 325.

As far as I can tell they are the same DVD drive (except the number)
but what is nearly $70 worth extra in the boxed version?.. can someone
enlight on this difference and is it worth it? .. also if it is some
bit of extra software .. what exactly is it .. and where else can I get
it.. if I purchase the OEM version ..?

TNX

 

[Codswallop]

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:32:59 GMT, mc wrote in aus.computers:

Hi,
@ last computer market there was both of these sold ...Pioneer A06 in
a box and Pioneer 106 as OEM version with some software.

The A06 was 395 and the oem 325.

As far as I can tell they are the same DVD drive (except the number)

I think one is a "grey market" import and the other is a locally
delivered model.

Basically, Pioneer won't support the import for warranty authorisations.
It's all on their website somewhere.

--
- Cods

pbqf_at@ubgznvy.pbz
(un ROT-13 to e-mail)

 

[mc]

Are you sure about that ..as the impression I got (@the computer
markets) is that you can get boxed or oem version ..hence I see no
problem with warranty .. but then again I did not ask them about that
(warranty on oem)..



Codswallop wrote:

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:32:59 GMT, mc wrote in aus.computers:


Hi,
@ last computer market there was both of these sold ...Pioneer A06 in
a box and Pioneer 106 as OEM version with some software.

The A06 was 395 and the oem 325.

As far as I can tell they are the same DVD drive (except the number)


I think one is a "grey market" import and the other is a locally
delivered model.

Basically, Pioneer won't support the import for warranty authorisations.
It's all on their website somewhere.

 

[Codswallop]

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 03:11:35 GMT, mc wrote in aus.computers:

Are you sure about that ..as the impression I got (@the computer
markets) is that you can get boxed or oem version ..hence I see no
problem with warranty .. but then again I did not ask them about that
(warranty on oem)..

Here's what's on Pioneer's website:
http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/multimedia/products/dvd-rrw/dvr-a06/dvra-06_
parallel_import_%20comp.pdf

Looks like the "106" is something different entirely. Maybe the "OEM"
is fine. Still, it's nice to know that Pioneer won't support it if you
buy the wrong one.

--
- Cods

pbqf_at@ubgznvy.pbz
(un ROT-13 to e-mail)

 

[Ben Thomas]

mc wrote:

Hi,
@ last computer market there was both of these sold ...Pioneer A06 in a
box and Pioneer 106 as OEM version with some software.

The A06 was 395 and the oem 325.

As far as I can tell they are the same DVD drive (except the number) but
what is nearly $70 worth extra in the boxed version?.. can someone
enlight on this difference and is it worth it? .. also if it is some
bit of extra software .. what exactly is it .. and where else can I get
it.. if I purchase the OEM version ..?

TNX

The boxed one is referred to as the retail version. It has Ulead video
studio, or something similarly named, but the OEM version doesn't I think.

--
Ben Thomas - Melbourne - Australia
Current car: silver manual Holden Astra SRi
Dream car: black Lamborghini Diablo

Respect for the man in the ice-cream van.

 

[mc]

TNX for that at least I know wat should be in the "proper" Boxed version
now ..


Codswallop wrote:

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 03:11:35 GMT, mc wrote in aus.computers:


Are you sure about that ..as the impression I got (@the computer
markets) is that you can get boxed or oem version ..hence I see no
problem with warranty .. but then again I did not ask them about that
(warranty on oem)..


Here's what's on Pioneer's website:
http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/multimedia/products/dvd-rrw/dvr-a06/dvra-06_
parallel_import_%20comp.pdf

Looks like the "106" is something different entirely. Maybe the "OEM"
is fine. Still, it's nice to know that Pioneer won't support it if you
buy the wrong one.

 

[Chris Baird]

Hi, @ last computer market there was both of these sold ...Pioneer
A06 in a box and Pioneer 106 as OEM version with some software.
[...]

Basically, Pioneer won't support the import for warranty
authorisations. It's all on their website somewhere.

Good luck trying to claim warranty on _anything_ bought from computer
market(s)...

--
Chris

 

[Codswallop]

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 05:31:44 GMT, Chris Baird wrote in aus.computers:

Hi, @ last computer market there was both of these sold ...Pioneer
A06 in a box and Pioneer 106 as OEM version with some software.
[...]

Basically, Pioneer won't support the import for warranty
authorisations. It's all on their website somewhere.

Good luck trying to claim warranty on _anything_ bought from computer
market(s)...

I always get the company's details BEFORE I buy from computer markets.
If the place is inconvenient, I won't buy from them.

However, I've had to return a hard disk before, and had no trouble
whatsoever. Most places are computer stores looking to make more money
over the weekend and will perform just as good a job as many average
computer stores will.

--
- Cods

pbqf_at@ubgznvy.pbz
(un ROT-13 to e-mail)

 

[mc]

Well i never had that much bad experience ..as long as I had the
purchase dockets .. Also in the same way much can be said of the so
called "proper Suburban stores" that open up ..give guarantees for
umpteen years .. only to find out about a year or two later .. they
completely disappear in thin air .. Most of the dealers at the markets
have been selling the stuff for years and they are still there .. sure
there is second hand stuff etc .. but then on the day .. make your own
judgement as to the qaulity of what you are getting .. I ussually
purchase the part and leave my self enough time to test it at home ..if
it don't work back it goes ..before the markets close..and that has been
pretty rare .. but than again there is people that will only buy BRAND
names and from the BIG stores ..if they can afford it ..that is their
choice ..

Chris Baird wrote:

Hi, @ last computer market there was both of these sold ...Pioneer
A06 in a box and Pioneer 106 as OEM version with some software.
[...]


Basically, Pioneer won't support the import for warranty
authorisations. It's all on their website somewhere.

Good luck trying to claim warranty on _anything_ bought from computer
market(s)...

 

[trent]

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:32:59 +1000, mc <phmc@cc.newcastle.edu.au>
wrote:

Hi,
@ last computer market there was both of these sold ...Pioneer A06 in a
box and Pioneer 106 as OEM version with some software.

The A06 was 395 and the oem 325.

Both are the same drives. Just one has better software than the other.
Read the warning on the pioneer site before buying one if yu value
having a warranty with your burner.
http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/multimedia/products/dvd-rrw/dvr-a06/warning.htm

As far as I can tell they are the same DVD drive (except the number)
but what is nearly $70 worth extra in the boxed version?.. can someone
enlight on this difference and is it worth it? .. also if it is some

Kits have the software as listed on this site where oem come with
limited software.
http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/multimedia/products/dvd-rrw/dvr-s606/dvr-s606_bundle.htm

bit of extra software .. what exactly is it .. and where else can I get
it.. if I purchase the OEM version ..?

TNX

 

[jrobbo]

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:48:50 GMT, Codswallop <chunkylover53@aol.com>
wrote:

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:32:59 GMT, mc wrote in aus.computers:

Hi,
@ last computer market there was both of these sold ...Pioneer A06 in
a box and Pioneer 106 as OEM version with some software.

The A06 was 395 and the oem 325.

As far as I can tell they are the same DVD drive (except the number)

I think one is a "grey market" import and the other is a locally
delivered model.

Basically, Pioneer won't support the import for warranty authorisations.
It's all on their website somewhere.

Not quite. The A06 is the retail version, and 106 is the OEM version.
Both of these are available locally, with full support from pioneer,
or can be imported, with no support from pioneer.

The difference between the Retail and OEM packs is that the retail
version comes with a few blanks (DVD-R and DVD-RW), and a CD with some
software for editing and authoring DVD's, while the OEM version is
just the bare drive.

Regards

John


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