Monday, January 7th 2008
Sony Debuts Sub $200 BD-ROM Drive
Sony has introduced its first sub-$200 internal BD-ROM drive, the BDU-X10S drive that can upgrade an existing desktop computer into a high-definition Blu-ray Disc player, as well as a DVD and a CD player. This is purely a read-only device, without any Blu-ray, CD or DVD burning functions. The new BDU-X10S BD-ROM drive comes with CyberLink's PowerDVD BD Edition software for playback of commercial movie titles, recorded Blu-ray Disc home videos, DVD-ROMs and CD-ROMs. It features a Serial ATA (SATA) interface and standard 5.25-inch form-factor for easy installation inside desktop PCs running the Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system. The new BD-ROM drive will start shipping this month.
Source:
CdrInfo
23 Comments on Sony Debuts Sub $200 BD-ROM Drive
I can pickup a BD-ROM reader with DVD-RW & CD-RW capablity for less than £80 now ($160)
I would rather get that, even though Lite-On isn't my favorite brand. It does give the same funtions as the Sony drive, but is cheaper and you get a free Phillips DVD±R.I really don't think that is true. BD-ROMs are in the $200 range, that is the normal price. I don't even think such a beast exsists that can only read BD-ROM and burn the rest, but I could be wrong, and it definitely isn't available for $160.
Here's the LG link at Newegg
LG Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GGC-H20L - Retail
Why would you want just a BD-ROM for around $190 or so? This is Sony's attempt at bitting into the XBOX HD-DVD ROM market.
Clicky
I buy slighty less than that because I get trade prices. But £88 ($176) a true price + it burns CDs & DVDs.
Like I said before..... Sony=Crap
He automatically said Sony is crap because a new product that Sony releases doesn't have all of the same features as a BR player that he goes and searches for on the net.
Its usually me that doesnt read the thread properly!! ;)
My point was why release an expensive outdated product on to the market when you can get better & cheaper else where. Come on! Given the option what would you buy? Its not that is a cheap make + Pioneer Drives usually out perform Sony ones any way.
Edit: Here are the specs for the Sony drive. The Sony drive is also covered by a 1 year warranty, I couldn't find any information regarding the Pioneer's Warranty, but most OEM products are not covered by warranties, and if they are they are very short(usually 90 days).
www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4PYS&CategorySelectedId=11155&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11155,50305
the Sony looks very pretty though ;)
www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=706977
are these much cheaper in the US yet? I have a friend in Boston who comes back to the UK quite often.....
:roll::roll:
My condolences for everyone buying this piece of nonsense. ;)