Computer Systems and Drives
Blu-ray drives are designed specifically for the recording and playback of data and video on computer systems. Manufacturers and models include:
Internal Drives Currently Available*
LaCie
LaCie 301115U
Capacity: Up to 50GB BDs
Write Speeds: BD-R (single or dual layer) 2x; BD-RE (single or dual layer) 2x; DVD±R 8x; DVD+RW 8x; DVD-RW 6x; DVD±R DL 4x; CD-R 24x; CD-RW 16x
Read Speeds: BD-ROM 2x; BD-R 2x; BD-RE 2x; DVD±R 8x; DVD±RW 8x; DVD±R DL 8x; DVD-ROM 8x; CD-R 32x; CD-RW 24x; CD-ROM 32x
OS: Mac and PC
Bundled Software: Total Media Extreme (Windows); Toast 7.1.1 Titanium (Mac)
Specifications: LaCie 301115U Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $999
Street Price: $950 - Amazon.com
LG Electronics
LiteOn
LiteOn LH-2B1S
Capacity: Up to 25GB BDs
Write Speeds: BD-R 2x; DVD+R 12x; DVD-R 12x; DVD+R9 4x; DVD-R9 4x; BD-RE 2x; DVD+RW 8x; CD-R 32x; DVD-RW 6x; CD-RW 24x
Read Speeds: BD-ROM 2x; DVD 12x; CD 32x
OS: PC
Bundled Software: NA
Specifications: LiteOn LH-2B1S Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $599
Street Price: $386 - Amazon.com
Panasonic
Panasonic SW-5582
Capacity: Up to 50GB BDs
Write Speeds: BD-R 2x; BD-RE 2x; DVD-RAM 5x; DVD±R SL 4-6-8x; DVD±R DL 4x; DVD+RW 4-6-8x DVD-RW 4-6x; CD-R 12-16-24x; CD-RW 12-16x;
Read Speeds: BD-R 2x; BD-RE 2x; BD-ROM 2x DVD-RAM 5x; DVD±R 8x; DVD-RW 8x; DVD+RW 8x; DVD-ROM 8x; CD-R 32x; CD-RW 24x; CD-ROM 32x
OS: PC
Bundled Software: None
Specifications: NA
Suggested Retail Price: NA
Street Price: $750
Philips
Philips SPD7000
Capacity: Up to 25GB BDs
Write Speeds: BD-R 2x; DVD+R 12x; DVD-R 12x; DVD+R DL 4x; CD-R 32x; BD-RE 2x; DVD+RW 8x; DVD-RW 6x; CD-RW 24x
Read Speeds: BD 2x; DVD ROM 12x; CD-R 32x;
OS: PC
Bundled Software: NA
Specifications: Philips SPD7000 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: NA
Street Price: $490
Pioneer
Pioneer BDR-202
Capacity: Up to 50GB BDs
Write Speeds: 4x BD-R; 2x BD-RE; 8x DVD±R (single layer); 2x DVD-R (dual layer); 4x DVD+R (double layer); 4x DVD±RW
Read Speeds: 2x BD-ROM (single & dual layer), BD-R (single layer), and BD-RE (single layer); 8x DVD-ROM & DVD±R; 6x DVD±R (DL) & DVD±RW
OS: PC
Bundled Software: NA
Specifications: Pioneer BDR-202 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: NA
Street Price: $800
Pioneer BDC-202
Capacity: Up to 50GB BDs
Write Speeds: 12x DVD-ROM; 12x DVD±R SL, 8x DVD-ROM DL; 8x DVD±R DL; 8x DVD±RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 32x CD-ROM; 32x CD-R; 24x on CD-RW
Read Speeds: 5x BD-ROM SL; 5x BD-R SL; 5x BD-RE SL; 2x BD-ROM DL; 2x BD-R DL; 2x BD-RE;12x DVD±R SL; 4x DVD-R DL; 4x DVD+R DL; 6x DVD±RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x CD-R; 24x CD-RW
OS: PC
Bundled Software: NA
Specifications: Pioneer BDC-202 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: NA
Street Price: $289
Pioneer BDC-2202
Capacity: Up to 50GB BDs
Write Speeds: 12x DVD±R (single layer); 4x DVD-R (dual layer); 4x DVD+R (double layer); 6x DVD±RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x CD-R and CD-RW
Read Speeds: 5x BD-ROM, BD-R, and BD-RE (single layer); 2x BD-ROM, BD-R, and BD-RE (dual layer); 12x DVD-ROM & DVD±R (single layer); 8x DVD-ROM (DL), DVD±R (DL), & DVD±RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 32x CD-ROM and CD-R; 24x CD-RW
OS: PC
Bundled Software: Corel: Intervideo WinDVD 8 LE, Ulead Video Studio 11 SE, and Ulead Burn.Now SE
Specifications: Pioneer BDC-2202 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: NA
Street Price: $299 - Amazon.com
Plextor
Plextor PX-B900A
Capacity: Up to 50GB BDs
Write Speeds: BD-R 2X; BD-RE 2X; DVD+R 8X; DVD±RW 8X; DVD-RAM 5x; CD-R 16x; CD-RW 24x
Read Speeds: BD 2X; DVD 16x
OS: PC
Bundled Software: WinDVD BD, Ulead Video Suite 10 Plus, BD Disc Recorder, DVD MovieFactory 5
Specifications: Plextor PX-B900A Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $999
Street Price: $926 - Amazon.com
Sony
Sony BWU-100A
Capacity: Up to 50GB BDs
Write Speeds: 24x CD; 8x DVD±R; 4x DVD±R DL; 2x BD-R; 16x CD-RW; 6x DVD-RW; 8x DVD+RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 2x BD-RE
Read Speeds: 32x CD; 8x DVD; 2x BD
OS: PC
Bundled Software: NA
Specifications: Sony BWU-100A Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $749
Street Price: $732 - Amazon.com
Computer and Home Entertainment Systems Currently Available*
Sony VAIO FZ Series - VGN-FZ190 with Blu-ray
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100 / 1.8GHz. 1 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-667MHz, 512 MBx2). 80 GB Hard Disk Drive. DVD+-R Double Layer / DVD+-RW Drive with Blu-ray Disc support. 15.4" WXGA (HC) W/CMR. NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium.
Specifications: Sony VAIO FZ190 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: NA
Street Price: Starting at $1598
Sony VAIO Digital Living System VGX-XL3
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6400 2.13GHz. 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300 RAM. 500GB HD.
Write Speeds: DVD+R DL 2.4x; DVD+R 8x; DVD+RW 4x; DVD-R 8x; DVD-RW 4x; CD-R 8x; CD-RW 8x;
Read Speeds: CD 24x; DVD 8x; DVD-RAM 5x; BD-ROM 1.6x; BD-R 1x; BD-RE 1x; DVD-R DL 2x; DVD-RAM 5x; BD-R 1x; BD-RE 1x;
Specifications: Sony VAIO VGX-XL3 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $3299
Street Price: $2900
Discontinued
Pioneer BDR-101A
* Availability and pricing current as of July 10, 2007. Street prices reflect the approximate street value in US Dollars.
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