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8-speed Blu-ray writer from Pioneer |
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Tuesday, 10 March 2009 |
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Pioneer introduces its fastest Blu-ray writer, the BDR-203BK. This writer is capable of recording Blu-ray discs at 8-speed.
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The BDR-203BK is compatible with a wide range of Blu-ray, DVD-R/RW, +R/RW, DVD-RAM and CD media types. Features -
Write Support • BD-R (Ver 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 Single & Dual Layer) • BD-RE (Ver 2.1 Single & Dual Layer) • DVD-R (Ver 2.0 & 2.1 for General) • DVD-R Download • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, Ver 3.0) • DVD-RW (Ver 1.0, 1.1 & 1.2) • +R (Ver 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3) • +R DL (Double Layer, Ver 1.0 & 1.1) • +RW (Ver 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & High Speed Ver 1.0) • DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 [Class0]) • CD-R (Type74 - 650MB & Type80 - 700MB) • CD-RW (Normal, HS, US & US+ (supports AM2)) -
Read Support • BD-ROM (Ver 1.0 Single & Dual Layer)* • BD-R (Ver 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 Single & Dual Layer) • BD-RE (Ver 2.1 Single & Dual Layer) • BD-ROM (Ver 1.x, BD9) • DVD-ROM (Single & Dual Layer, Single & Dual Sided) • DVD-Video (Single & Dual Layer) • DVD-R (Ver 1.0 & 2.0 for Authoring) • DVD-R (Ver.2.0 & 2.1 for General) • DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, Ver 3.0) • DVD-RW (Ver 1.0, 1.1 & 1.2) • +R (Ver 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3) • +R DL (Double Layer, Ver 1.0 & 1.1) • +RW (Ver 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & High Speed Ver 1.0) • DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 [Class0]) • DVD-RAM (Ver 2.2 [Class1]) • CD-ROM Mode1 • CD-ROM XA Mode2 (form 1 & 2) • Photo CD (single and multiple session) • Video CD • CD-DA • CD-Extra / CD-Text • CD-R • CD-RW
* Copy protected discs are supported -
Speed • Max. 8X writing speed for BD-R (Single & Dual Layer)* • Max. 2X writing speed for BD-RE (Single & Dual Layer) • Max. 8X reading speed for BD-R/RE/ROM (Single Layer) • Max. 6X reading speed for BD-R/RE/ROM (Dual Layer) • Max. 16X writing speed for DVD-R/+R • Max. 16X reading speed for DVD-R/+R/ROM (Single Layer) • Max. 8X writing speed for DVD-R DL/+R DL (Dual / Double Layer) • Max. 12X reading speed for DVD-R DL/+R DL/ROM (Dual / Double Layer) • Max. 6X writing speed for DVD-RW • Max. 8X writing speed for +RW • Max. 12X reading speed for DVD-RW/+RW • Max. 5X writing speed for DVD-RAM • Max. 5X reading speed for DVD-RAM • Max. 32X reading/writing speed for CD-R • Max. 24X reading/writing speed for CD-RW • Max. 40X reading speed for CD-ROM
* This specification is only for certain discs. -
Interface Serial ATA Revision 2.6 -
Data Transfer Mode Generation1, 1.5Gbits/sec -
Data Buffer 4MB -
Software Bundle CyberLink’s Blu-ray Disc Suite 6 -
Mounting Orientation Horizontal / Vertical (+/- 5 degrees) *8cm discs cannot be used when the drive is vertically mounted -
Power Requirement Max. +5V 1.20A, +12V 0.78A (15.36W) (Maximum peak during DVD-R (SL) 16X CAV write) -
Power Consumption Max. 23.37 (Maximum peak during BD-ROM (SL) Start Up) -
Regulatory Approval Approval UL60950-1 First Edition, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03, EN60950-1:2001+A11, CB Report: IEC60950-1:2001, FIMKO, SEMKO (Optional) -
Dimensions (W x H x D) 148 x 42.3 x 180 mm (inc. Height of Front Bezel) -
Net Weight 0.82 kg Now available on an OEM basis across Europe, the BDR-203BK is expected to cost in the region of €250. |
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