Pioneer announces home-market Blu-Ray drive
updated 01:20 pm EDT, Wed May 2, 2007
Pioneer $299 Blu-Ray drive
Attempting to wedge its way into the home computer market, Pioneer is preparing the BDC-2202 (not pictured), a new Blu-Ray computer drive. Due for release in June, the primary draw will be its price: $299, substantially less than many other Blu-Ray drives, which are often sold for $500-700. This also slips it under the psychologically important $300 barrier. Sacrifices have been made however, as while it can burn CDs and DVDs, it is unable to burn any sort of Blu-Ray media. Blu-Ray reading speeds are listed at 5x for regular BD-ROM/R/RE discs, and 2x for double-layer formats.
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Joined: Apr 2005
Blue Ray reader only
So it's only for being able to watch or read blue ray media only. I'll wait for a burner version at this price and not waste $300.00 on just a reader.