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Pioneer BDR-211UBK Blu-ray XL Writer
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveiled its new internal BD/DVD/CD writer, the BDR-211UBK.
The new model supports Ultra HD Blu-ray1 playback using bundled CyberLink PowerDVD14 software. The market for 4K resolution is expected to expand significantly as demand increases for definition higher than full HD. The BDR-211UBK meets that need, enabling PC users to enjoy 4K content via a PC, as well as providing up to 16x² maximum BD-R writing speed (BD-R: SL 25GB) and the ability to read and write a variety of BD (SL 25GB/DL 50GB) and BDXL (BD-R XL: TL 100GB/ QL 128GB, BD-RE XL: TL 100GB) discs.
Features Include:
- Ultra HD Blu-ray playback - the BDR-211UBK supports Ultra HD Blu-ray playback using the bundled CyberLink software. Ultra HD Blu-ray includes content up to 4K resolution (3840 pixels horizontal×2160pixels vertical) and a wider range of colors compared to full HD.
- Faster burning - Up to 16x² maximum write speed on BD-R single-layer discs, 14x on BD-R DL discs and 8x on BD-R triple-layer discs.
- Compatible with Windows 10 - The BDR-211UBK and bundled software are compatible with the latest Windows OS, Windows 10.
- Region Code Change - BDR-211UBK has DVD regional playback control. It allows users to set the region of the drive up to five times.
Other features:
- Store more data - Support for BDXL media, which stores up to 156% more data than 50GB Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc, including 100GB Triple Layer (TL)³ and 128GB Quadruple Layer (QL)³ discs.
- QuickPlay - BD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs are ready quickly after insertion.
- PowerRead - Through its PowerRead feature, the BDR-211UBK provides smoother movie playback when a disc is marked with fingerprints or has minor surface scratches. When the drive is not able to read through these obstructed areas of a disc, it will quickly move forward to the next available data point, resulting in smoother Blu-ray and DVD movie playback.4
- Auto Quiet Mode - The drive monitors how it is being used and will adjust its disc rotation speed automatically, using a quieter mode (slower speed) when watching Blu-ray and DVD titles or listening to conventional audio CDs.
- PureRead3 - Clicking or popping sounds that might normally occur due to minor scratches and fingerprints on CDs can be prevented on some discs with the drive's PureRead3 technology, which allows the drive to adjust its optical playback settings dynamically through the use of a unique algorithm.5
- Peak power Reducer - This power saving mode enables the drive to suppress power consumption at peak operation. It keeps stable operation in case of a drop in power supply.
The Pioneer BDR-211UBK will be available in late March with a suggested retail price of $129.99.
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#5403723 Posted on: 03/08/2017 05:52 PM
Seriously, optical mediums are dying because of products like this. A 100GB disc sounds great, but I'm not paying more than $50 just for a drive to burn the disc. If Blu Ray was made affordable from the beginning, I'm pretty confident things like Netflix or Amazon Prime would be much, much less popular.
Seriously, optical mediums are dying because of products like this. A 100GB disc sounds great, but I'm not paying more than $50 just for a drive to burn the disc. If Blu Ray was made affordable from the beginning, I'm pretty confident things like Netflix or Amazon Prime would be much, much less popular.
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#5403737 Posted on: 03/08/2017 06:29 PM
LG goes for 50$ for a while now, and "eats" any disc.
im now actually the only one that was able to image discs, other ppl/drives couldnt even get to read properly..
LG goes for 50$ for a while now, and "eats" any disc.
im now actually the only one that was able to image discs, other ppl/drives couldnt even get to read properly..
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#5403856 Posted on: 03/08/2017 10:28 PM
Optical mediums are dying because the average consumer is too stupid to understand the differences between the quality of image/sound you get on disc format, and the crap thats streamed in from Netflix or Amazon. They see HD1080p or UHD2160p and think they've got the best there is.
But you'd pay $200 for an xbone that plays these discs?
BluRay has always been affordable. Its consumers like you who are cheap and opt for crappy streamed content instead of showing the content how it should look. The amount of data stored on bluray for the price it costs has always been good. People forget that they're not just paying for the medium, but for the data (movies) which took a huge investment/risk to create, market, and sell.
Another big factor is the quality of the screen and audio system you're using. If you've got a low end walmart visio or whatever they sell cheap, steaming is perfect. But when when you watch that content on high end gear, the reduced quality is very apparent.
Seriously, optical mediums are dying because of products like this.
Optical mediums are dying because the average consumer is too stupid to understand the differences between the quality of image/sound you get on disc format, and the crap thats streamed in from Netflix or Amazon. They see HD1080p or UHD2160p and think they've got the best there is.
A 100GB disc sounds great, but I'm not paying more than $50 just for a drive to burn the disc.
But you'd pay $200 for an xbone that plays these discs?
If Blu Ray was made affordable from the beginning, I'm pretty confident things like Netflix or Amazon Prime would be much, much less popular.
BluRay has always been affordable. Its consumers like you who are cheap and opt for crappy streamed content instead of showing the content how it should look. The amount of data stored on bluray for the price it costs has always been good. People forget that they're not just paying for the medium, but for the data (movies) which took a huge investment/risk to create, market, and sell.
Another big factor is the quality of the screen and audio system you're using. If you've got a low end walmart visio or whatever they sell cheap, steaming is perfect. But when when you watch that content on high end gear, the reduced quality is very apparent.
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#5403871 Posted on: 03/08/2017 11:00 PM
Most people don't see that close to their displays, nor do they care about the quality (for most people, the convenience factor outweighs the drop in quality). In the screenshot you showed, only the 2.5Mbps image looks distinctly worse at a distance. Oh, but I'm SURE you'll loudly disagree with that.
Uh.... no? I never said that or implied it. I also don't know anyone who would buy a console FOR Blu Ray playback, and, I was also referring to burning discs. Getting a little ahead of yourself there.
Right... Tell that to Sony and Philips and see if they agree based on their customer feedback. Anyway, affordability is relative. Compared to DVDs and HD streaming, getting into Blu Ray is more expensive (or at least a worse value). I know people who have working Blu Ray players and have opted DVD.
You seem pretty obsessive over quality.
Optical mediums are dying because the average consumer is too stupid to understand the differences between the quality of image/sound you get on disc format, and the crap thats streamed in from Netflix or Amazon. They see HD1080p or UHD2160p and think they've got the best there is.
Most people don't see that close to their displays, nor do they care about the quality (for most people, the convenience factor outweighs the drop in quality). In the screenshot you showed, only the 2.5Mbps image looks distinctly worse at a distance. Oh, but I'm SURE you'll loudly disagree with that.
But you'd pay $200 for an xbone that plays these discs?
Uh.... no? I never said that or implied it. I also don't know anyone who would buy a console FOR Blu Ray playback, and, I was also referring to burning discs. Getting a little ahead of yourself there.
BluRay has always been affordable. Its consumers like you who are cheap and opt for crappy streamed content instead of showing the content how it should look. The amount of data stored on bluray for the price it costs has always been good. People forget that they're not just paying for the medium, but for the data (movies) which took a huge investment/risk to create, market, and sell.
Right... Tell that to Sony and Philips and see if they agree based on their customer feedback. Anyway, affordability is relative. Compared to DVDs and HD streaming, getting into Blu Ray is more expensive (or at least a worse value). I know people who have working Blu Ray players and have opted DVD.
Another big factor is the quality of the screen and audio system you're using. If you've got a low end walmart visio or whatever they sell cheap, steaming is perfect. But when when you watch that content on high end gear, the reduced quality is very apparent.
You seem pretty obsessive over quality.
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I am tempted.