DVD-RW upgrade?  Models?  Places to buy.

I was recently a benefactor of my company selling off some dual 2.0Ghz G5s. Awesome price, power and performance with one small glitch. It only has a combo drive and within a week or so I will be selling my G4 and losing my DVD burning abilities.
I was hoping that people with experience upgrading could help me out. Searched the web, spoke with the Mac Genius at the local store who actually knew his stuff (not one that goes running to the support site) as well as speaking with other coworkers.
I've narrowed my search but haven't decided what to buy yet. Definately going with an internal. Would love a Lightscribe, but considering there is only one internal available from LaCie and the price of media is just to much, that's out.
NEC supposedly has a decent but cheap dual layer DVD burner for $40-60, according to co-worker. However, I'm not sure if it is bootable. Mac Genuis said there may be issues.
Does any one have any recommendations?
Any advice would be appreciated.
PM G5 Dual 2.0Ghz   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  

Well, I went and purchased a Pioneer DVR-110DBK from newegg.com.
It was relatively inexpensive $39.99 but the shipping is hefty.
The Pioneer was also recommended by the Mac Genius. So all is good.
Thanks.
PM G5 Dual 2.0Ghz   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  

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