James Delahunty
13 Nov 2007 19:56
Lite-On is to offer a Blu-ray read-only (BD-ROM) drive for just €179 (USD$244). The Lite-On DH-4O1S uses the Serial ATA (SATA) interface to connect to compatible motherboards, and reads Blu-ray discs at up to 4X. The drive is also capable of reading DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R(W) media. Single layer DVD±R is read at 12x, while dual layer DVD±R and DVD±RW IS READ AT 8x. CD-R(W) can be read at a maximum speed of 32X.
"With this BD-ROM drive we make the Blu-ray format available to a wider audience then ever before," says Jelmer Veldman, marketing manager for PLDS in Europe. "Because it is a read-only device, we are able to reduce the price to a level that it becomes more interesting to make that step to the next generation format. People can now enjoy high definition playback on their PC. And instead of spending hundreds of euros on a standalone Blu-ray player, one can use an HDMI cable to connect his/her PC with a TV-set and enjoy high definition using their BD-ROM drive as their Blu-ray playback device."
The retail pack includes an extra silver bezel and SATA cable. Cyberlink's PowerDVD playback software is also bundled to play Blu-ray HD video. The drive will be available in December.
Source:
CDFreaks