Andre Yoskowitz
1 Oct 2009 19:05
Pioneer has announced today the launch of the BDR-205 Blu-ray Disc writer, the world's first to have 12x single and dual-layer Blu-ray writing ability.
The SATA drive can also burn DVD at 16X and CDs at 40X.
Blu-ray.com says the drives may have some problems with certain media however, as Panasonic dual layer worked up to 12x, but Sony media could only reach the speeds in single layer.
Steve Cohn, Pioneer Electronics Director of Optical Disc Sales, added: "The BDR-205 drive represents our ongoing efforts to combine Pioneer's engineering expertise with advanced technologies, and our next generation Blu-ray Disc writer is a great example of our no-compromise approach to optical disc product development."
The drive is set for release in January 2010 with a price tag of $249.99 USD.