Pioneer Introduces BDR-PR1 Archival Blu-ray Drive
Less than a month after Pioneer announced two new Blu-ray writers for the consumer market, they are back with another new Blu ray burner – though this one is aimed at archival users.
While an average computer user has little use for archival products, the need for archival storage has been growing steadily during the past [...]
Pioneer to Showcase Blu-ray Burners at CES 2012
There’s just over a week remaining until the 2012 CES show kicks into gear, and manufacturers are starting to hint at what’s in store for this year’s event. The rumor mill is buzzing over Pioneer Electronics, one of the major backers of the Blu-ray disc format. Industry sources say that Pioneer will reveal two new [...]
Blu-ray Problems? Try Updating Your Firmware
Although Blu-ray movies and discs have been on the market since 2006, the Blu-ray disc format is still evolving. With the introduction of new formats like Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray XL (BD-XL), the specifications for Blu-ray discs have been changed. In some cases, older players and recorders may require a firmware update in order to [...]
New USDM External Blu-ray Burner Features USB 3.0 Interface
When it comes to home entertainment and data storage, Blu-ray is the latest and greatest technology available. It has the best picture and sound quality and the discs with the largest capacities. What better way to attach a Blu-ray drive to your computer than with the latest and greatest peripheral interface, USB 3.0.
With the new [...]
Sony Optiarc Releases 12X Blu-ray Burner with 3D Playback
On Thursday, Sony Optiarc released details about two new half-height Blu-ray burners which will go on sale later this month. The burners, known as BD-5300S and BWU-500S, are the latest and greatest drives in Sony’s lineup. The burners are essentially the same, with different part numbers for retail versions and OEM versions.
What sets these drives [...]
