Pioneer announced the new BDC-202 combination Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM computer drive with enhanced DVD and CD writing and reading capabilities.
The newly designed Pioneer drive offers playback of BD-ROM discs allowing users to view Blu-ray Disc high definition programs directly on a properly configured computer. The Pioneer BDC-202 can play multiple Blu-ray Disc formats, as well as provide high-speed reading and writing of DVD and CD formats.
With a focus on BD-ROM playback, the new Pioneer combination computer drive will be a significant contributor in the emergence of the Blu-ray Disc format for both professional and consumer use on computers. In addition to BD-ROM playback, the BDC-202 allows users to access and transfer A/V and data files rapidly to DVD and CD.
With up to 50GB of storage capacity, the Blu-ray Disc format allows for copious amounts of high definition video and audio content on a single disc, including advanced interactive features and extensive bonus materials. The BDC-202 drive allows computer system builders to provide a cost effective playback solution for advanced Blu-ray content as well as DVD and CD recording and playback.
| Media |
Read |
Write |
| BD-ROM |
5X |
- |
| BD-R/-RE |
5X |
- |
| BD-R DL/-RE DL |
2X |
- |
| DVD-ROM |
12X |
- |
| DVD-RAM |
5X |
5X |
| DVD-R/+R |
12X |
12X |
| DVD-RW/+RW |
8X |
6X |
| DVD-RDL/+RDL |
8X |
4X |
| CD-ROM |
32X |
- |
| CD-R |
32X |
24X |
| CD-RW |
24X |
24X |
BDC-202 Blu-Ray Combo Drive
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