Blu-ray burners are starting to become rampant and if you plan to get one, you would be better off getting one that offers flexibility and portability. The Buffalo BR-X1216U3 USB 3.0 Blu-ray burner offers just that, providing support for burn speeds up to 12X for single or dual layer blu-ray discs. It also comes with backward compatibility just in case you are still into the USB 2.0 connectivity. The Buffalo BR-X1216U3 USB 3.0 Blu-ray burner is currently being sold in Japan for about $449.

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After the DVD comes Blu-ray. And along that line, you know Blu-ray writers are bound to follow suit. To the delight of creative consumers and professional authoring providers, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today introduces its new BDR-2203 Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD internal computer writer.

Delivering on the promise of a comprehensive solution for large file storage and high definition film functionality, the new device features an impressive 8X write speed capability for dual-layer BD-R Blu-ray Disc media.

With the new writer, users can take advantage of the substantial 50 gigabyte (GB) storage capacity from Blu-ray Discs to ensure fast and successful preservation of standard and high definition data content along with the confidence that comes with using a Pioneer optical disc product.

The multi-format BDR-2203 comes packaged with specialized software to fulfill the array of creative and professional needs of PC users. The Pioneer BDR-2203 Blu-ray Disc internal computer writer begins shipping in April for a suggested price of $249.99.

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