[quote name='Montination']The Hot Pursuit CD key cannot be activated on steam if you buy it from the EA website, in case anyone was wondering.[/QUOTE]
Very true.
Just wanted to share my past experience with EA downloadable manager. I haven't had any problems with it and I have purchased and completed dragon age origins, fifa soccer, and mass effect 2 from them.
I use steam primarly, but use EA downloads as well since they have an occasional good deal. I haven't used direct2drive since 2 years ago when they were having their $5 dollar sales.
Medal of honor downloadable is also 19.99 at eastore right now.