It took 44 minutes, 27 seconds

It took 44 minutes, 27 seconds to master 22GB of data to BD-R, beating out the Pioneer unit by just 18 seconds. The I-O Datas rewrite BD-RE performance, however, was significantly slower than its write-once BD-R speed, as it took 97 minutes, 43 seconds to format a BD-RE disc and packet-write the same 22GB of data we didnt test azerbaijan running scared eurovision 2011 BD-RE performance of the Pioneer drive, because it didnt ship with packet-writing software. But, the I-O Data drive is the more versatile of the two. It supports double-layer BD-R and BD-RE, so youll be ready when 50GB media reach store shelves sometime this summer. Plus, it supports reading and writing to CDs-although the CD-R write speed tops out at 24X-and reading and writing to DVD-RAM at 5X. Even the I-O Data units DVD/-RW and dual-layer DVD/-R write speeds are a notch higher. Factor in its robust software bundle-which includes BD-specific versions of Uleads DVD MovieWriter 7 for video disc authoring and InterVideo WinDVD, as well as customized versions of Uleads 3 for burning data, MP3, audio, and bootable discs and InterVideos WinDVD 5 for VCD and DVD playback-and the convenience of an external USB drive, and the I-O Data is a winner. Given that Apple has a foot in both camps it already supports HD-DVD in DVD Studio Pro, as well as being a member of the Blu-Ray association, wouldnt it make more sense for them to wait until there is a viable hybrid drive available before including a high-def optical drive in its systems? Given that Apple has a foot in both camps it already supports HD-DVD in DVD Studio Pro, as well as being a member of the Blu-Ray association, wouldnt it make more sense for them to wait until there is a viable hybrid drive available before including a high-def optical drive in its systems? If the Ricoh dual diode part works like it azerbaijan running scared eurovision 2011 then that is a distinct possiblity. Apple really has no axe to grind with any of the formats so Im figuring theyll just be content to sell authoring tools for both. i suppose that over the last couple of years ive got used to having my expectations raised reading the rumours/speculation and then being underwhelmed unfairly, i admit by apple announcements. thats why i think it might be premature to exect a hi-def burner in a mac before something is available to support both formats although with a new product the Mac Pro, it is a good opportunity to have the option there. DVD SP doesnt support either yet, only HD footage on standard DVDs. DVD SP doesnt support either yet, only HD footage on standard DVDs. Something that made me curious was that there is an option to select a red laser or blue laser when burning from DVD SP. Is that perhaps a setting for a future update or something? Something that made me curious was that there is an option to select a red laser or blue laser when burning from DVD SP. Is that perhaps a setting for a future update or something? Sony Electronics today unveiled its first internal Blu-ray Disc BD rewritable drive for the computer aftermarket. The new drivemodel BWU-100A supports up to 50 GB of data on BD-R write once or BD-RE rewritable discs or up to four hours of high-definition video using HDV 1080i on a BD-RE 50GB disc. The new drive is capable of burning a full 25GB disc in about 50 minutes. For personal content captured on a HDV camcorder, the BD drive is optimized for keeping the video in the native HDV 1080i for playback on home players compatible with BD-AV format and PCs with BD drives installed. Sonys BD drive also supports recording of standard single layer 7GB DVDR/RW/RAM discs, 5GB DVDR Double/Dual Layer Discs, and CDs, making it a multi-format burner. Now consumers, professional videographers and filmmakers can store, record and experience the highest capacity of high-definition video available from capture to playback, said Bob DeMoulin, marketing manager for branded storage products in Sony Electronics IT Products Division. Our Blu-ray Disc drive represents a significant leap in storage technology. The BWU-100A drive comes bundled with the CyberLink BD Solution from Cyberlink Corporation, which provides a complete software application for capturing, authoring, editing and burning high-definition personal content captured by a HDV 1080i format camcorder onto BD discs. Video can also be down-converted to standard-definition resolution for burning onto DVDs. The internal drive features an IDE ATA/ATAPI interface and standard 25-inch form factor for easy installation inside a PC. The recordable/rewritable drive will be available in August for about 7 Pre-orders are now being accepted at 750 not a bad price there. Definitely in the realm of an Apple BTO and yet it is called DVD-SP4 HD. From the manual p. 38: You can set the DVD standard to HD only HD footage on standard DVDs. which is HD-DVD, isnt it, as HD-DVD can be written to red laser discs? and as mentioned, there is an option for burning with a blue laser, whether that amounts to support for blu-ray or not, im not sure. i personally havent authored anything in HD, although someone i work with has, as a test only.