Need DVD-RW drive

Hi --
About a week ago I asked for recommendations for a new DVD-RW drive, and I got great answers, but none of them worked!
It was suggested to get a Pioneer DVR 109, but Pioneer had discontinued them, so I was wondering if anyone knew of another model -- I tried buying a DVR-116 from OWC and the tray wouldn't fit thru the door. (next time I'll measure)
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Michael

However, unless there is an Apple ROM on-board the CD unit, the computer cannot be booted from the CD, and the unit will not integrate with Finder burning and Apple software like iDVD.
Never had a boot problem, with 5 different Pioneer models that are "unsupported". DVR-109, 111, 112, 115, and 116.
As well, burning from Finder has never been an issue.
In OS Panther (10.3+) and Tiger, prior to 10.4.9, Patchburn will give full iApp support.
In 10.4.11, and in Leopard, full support is native.
Removing the tray cover from any drive that is not a bare drive, is a necessity to use in many G4 towers, and all G5 towers.
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