Pioneer Electronics has been an innovator of optical disc technology since it shipped its first LaserDisc products, the precursor to DVD, to the consumer market in 1980.
In 2009, Pioneer announces the BDR-205 Blu-ray Disc® Writer for computers, the industry’s first and fastest 12x Blu-ray Disc Writer for single and dual-layer Blu-ray Disc (BD) media. Ideal for video authoring providers and system builders, the Pioneer® BD/DVD/CD Writer provides accurate, rapid performance for demanding applications.
“The BDR-205 drive further confirms Pioneer’s commitment to Blu-ray, and this next generation Blu-ray Disc writer is a great example of our no-compromise approach to optical disc product development. “We are bringing to market the fastest Blu-ray Disc writer to date, and it is just one of the many ‘firsts’ that have come to define Pioneer’s 30-year heritage in optical disc innovation and leadership,” said Rob Thompson, General Manager of optical disc sales for Pioneer Electronics in Australia.
Dynamic Performance at exceptional speed When utilized with a suitably configured PC, the drive’s Low Vibration Mechanism Design improves overall writing accuracy, especially for those preserving copious amounts of critical data. Designed for maximum flexibility, Pioneer’s writer provides significant solutions for multiple user groups.
According to Thompson, system builders can confidently recommend the sophisticated BDR-205 to their clients, noting the drive’s unique design, robust build quality and high grade parts.
"With a potential of 50Gbytes of storage space on a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc, professional users can utilise the BDR-205 to rapidly test high definition video during the authoring process, as well as to back up large volumes of data with ease", said Thompson.
In addition to offering up to 12x write speeds for Blu-ray Disc media, Pioneer’s BDR-205 also provides read and write speed performance up to 16x for DVD and 40x for CD media.
The new BDR-205 Blu-ray Disc writer will be available early November 2009. The retail version, the BDR-205BKRP, will be available at $349 RRP.