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280806 2004-10-15 20:59:00 Thanks for that, it is very enlightening. Out-sourcing of manufacturing is not uncommon, but my interest is particularly aroused because Sony are fiercely protective of their reputation and would not attach their brand to anything that was not top quality.

I guess not all of the oOEM drive models would necessarily be to the same standard as the ones that Sony picks, but it is a good wondow on their design and manufacturing quality.

Maybe we need a list of premium brand names that have OEM alternatives. This would make an excellent thread in its own right, leading to a buying guidelines FAQ.

Cheers

Billy 8-{)
Billy T (70)
280807 2004-10-15 21:16:00 There are alot of companies that rebadge Lite-On drives, its been going on for a long time. Pete O'Neil (250)
280808 2004-10-15 21:59:00 Actually, now that I come to think of it, 8yrs ago when I bought an HP (don't say a word) the CDRom was a sony with the grey HP drawer & logo on the front. 45South (4769)
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