Pioneer Quad-Layer Blu-Ray Writer £62.32 @ CCL
I've been on the lookout for a very good, future-proof Blu-Ray burner and this is the best I can find on the net right now.
It writes Blu-Ray's at 12x which is (one of, if not THE) fastest on the market right now at this price range!
Amazon = £67.06.
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Jump to unread Post a Comment54p a disk (10 pack of 25GB)
http://www.scan.co.uk/todayonly/index.aspx#9
Wouldn't worry too much about future proof to be honest as the 50GB dual layer discs are still not cheap enough to bother with unless it's something you just have to put all on one disc - I'm sticking with 25GB TDK or verbatims for the meantime, TDK when the data is important but not long term important, and verbatims for when it's for the long haul... TDK at present cost approx £20 for 25 disc spindle and are rated 4x and burn @ 10x, and the verbatim cost approx £32 for 25 and are rated 6x and burn @ 6x also.
It's pretty much the same as the DBK but this is MBK, which just adds the multi-layer feature for an extra quid, which I think is an awesome deal to be honest.
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just bought a samsung one that writes at 6x literally 2 days ago
I heard powerdvd is the recommended software for using blurays on pc
From quick google search:
207M (BDR-207MBK) is the next drive in the tier, losing the fancy appearance, but still supports BDXL and all other hardware features. You lose the geeky ability to control the drive noise level and a few other premium features, but that is only a tiny thing, and the drive would still be perfectly capable and is still premium in its own right.
I'm trying to find out what the difference in the warranties is, probably 1-year for the OEM and 2 or 3 years the the retail.
For me, £9.50 for software, nicer looks, extended warranty, and a few more features (especially the noise reducer) is well worth it.
Still a hot deal tho, OP. Hope this helps someone.
ZZ
I just don't like the cost of the media. It is taking what feels like a life time to come down in price.
It's pretty much the same as the DBK but this is MBK, which just adds the multi-layer feature for an extra quid, which I think is an awesome deal to be honest.
Have you seen the price of quad-layer discs (128GB) - they're nearly the same price as the drive (not to say this isn't still a good deal)!
Edited By: plewis00 on Oct 23, 2012 23:59
From quick google search:
207M (BDR-207MBK) is the next drive in the tier, losing the fancy appearance, but still supports BDXL and all other hardware features. You lose the geeky ability to control the drive noise level and a few other premium features, but that is only a tiny thing, and the drive would still be perfectly capable and is still premium in its own right.
I'm trying to find out what the difference in the warranties is, probably 1-year for the OEM and 2 or 3 years the the retail.
For me, £9.50 for software, nicer looks, extended warranty, and a few more features (especially the noise reducer) is well worth it.
Still a hot deal tho, OP. Hope this helps someone.
ZZ
BDR-S07J: shiny faceplate, honeycomb chassis, BDXL, MIJ, retail box
BDR-S07XLB: shiny faceplate, honeycomb chassis, BDXL, MIC, retail box
BDR-S07XLT: shiny faceplate, honeycomb chassis, MIC, retail box
BDR-207EBK: standard faceplate and chassis, BDXL, MIC, retail box
BDR-2207: standard faceplate and chassis, BDXL, MIC, USA only retail box
BDR-207MBK: standard faceplate and chassis, BDXL, MIC, OEM
BDR-207DBK: standard faceplate and chassis, MIC, OEM
MIJ = Made in Japan (best)
MIC = Made in China (adequate)
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. No software usually as will supposed to be for system builds not retrofits (retail)
The one you suggest from scan does not have BDXL.
I think you're right. But then what does this mean... "BDXL compatible pick-up unit" in the PureRead3+ feature description?
ZZ
Edited By: ZeenZeenie on Oct 24, 2012 00:35
Wouldn't worry too much about future proof to be honest as the 50GB dual layer discs are still not cheap enough to bother with unless it's something you just have to put all on one disc - I'm sticking with 25GB TDK or verbatims for the meantime, TDK when the data is important but not long term important, and verbatims for when it's for the long haul... TDK at present cost approx £20 for 25 disc spindle and are rated 4x and burn @ 10x, and the verbatim cost approx £32 for 25 and are rated 6x and burn @ 6x also.
I wouldn't place too much stock in TDK media if I were you, over the past 5 years I have burned about 400ish DVD-Rs of various brands. The only ones that have now almost all failed are TDK. Blue ones to be more specific, I'm sure anyone else who bought a bunch of these will have had the same experience. TDK are not a safe bet as they use a variety of manufacturers to make their disks and some of them are very sub standard. Safest bet I think are Verbatim but not the ones made in India....
I already own a dual layer BluRay writer and only use it for annual photo backups.