3 questions about FCP 7 and Blu-Ray

Hi Folks,
After reading the other posts on Blu-Ray and FCP 7 I still have just 3 questions:
1. I would like to get an internal burner. I see that at MacMall they have one that is specific for my MacPro model (2008) and there's one that they sell for the 2009 version. So it seems that I have to select a specific drive for my Mac Pro model correct?
http://www.macmall.com/p/MCE-DVD-Drives/product~dpno~7785361~pdp.fedabdd
Does anyone recommend a specific brand/type?
1. If I add the chapters mark on my project and export to a Quick Time file, will the chapters be present and accessible when I burn the Blu-Ray disk?
2. Looks like the best option is to buy Toast but, just to make sure I understood the issue with the share to Blu-Ray: If I just have one simple project with a movie with about 10 chapters, is it worth trying to use the option to share to Blu-Ray or is it not recommended for any type of project?
OK, I know I said 3 questions Just one more?
Back in the days, I remember compatibility issues with some types of DVD media and DVD players (DVD-R, DVD+R, brand, etc). Is there such a thing with Blu-Ray media and the current players?
Again, many thanks for your time and patience!
Best regards,
Ismenio

I use OWC (macsales.com) for purchasing blu ray burners. good company.
Not certain on markers.
I create blu ray disc with Compressor in FCS3 without many issues but not using Share.
I don't advise using Share.
Set your markers on a short clip.
Export self contained with the markers, and then use Compressor directly

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