I opted for the download version of the game since it was offered for a cheap and I prefer losspiele secondly same when I discovered an interesting game. Although the download of the game will take a while (with normal DSL line), but one can get going quite quickly.
In other reviews is partially reported installation problems, etc., this I can not confirm. I'm using Windows 7 on a fairly new computer without hardcore graphics card. Basically, both the installation and the play ran absolutely smoothly.
The only point I noticed the negative are the optional (paid) storylines, which are one in the game occasionally offered. However, one must not buy these, you can see the main story even without this additional content play completely finished.
My conclusion: Dragon Age Origins Awakening and are well worth the reasonable price in all cases and provide many hours of gameplay. One point deduction there from me for the optional (paid) additional quests.