In addition to Blu-ray playback, this drive can also read and write both CDs and DVDs. Due to its relatively low price it is a great upgrade for systems where Blu-ray movie playback capability is desired, like a home-theater computer.
Note that this drive does not come with software. DVD playback is built into Windows 7, but Blu-ray movie playback is not - so if you need that capability make sure to add a supported playback software option such as the Cyberlink PowerDVD software we carry.
Note that this drive does not come with software. DVD playback is built into Windows 7, but Blu-ray movie playback is not - so if you need that capability make sure to add a supported playback software option such as the Cyberlink PowerDVD software we carry.
Christopher Crader (Customer Support) Says:
I've had one of these and it worked a charm. That said, I'm not a fan of internal optical drives anymore. If at all possible, I'd recommend going with an external one hooked in via USB, unless you really need an optical drive on a daily basis.
I've had one of these and it worked a charm. That said, I'm not a fan of internal optical drives anymore. If at all possible, I'd recommend going with an external one hooked in via USB, unless you really need an optical drive on a daily basis.
Note: Blu-ray playback software must be purchased separately.
Model: Asus BC-12B1ST a
Specifications
Brand | Asus |
Buffer Size | 2MB |
CD Access Time | 160 ms |
DVD Access Time | 160 ms |
BD Access Time | 250 ms |
Capabilities | |
CD Reading | Yes |
DVD Reading | Yes |
CD Writing | Yes |
DVD Writing | Yes |
Dual Layer DVD Writing | Yes |
Blu-Ray Reading | Yes |
Blu-Ray Writing | No |
Lightscribe | No |
Maximum Speeds | |
CD Read Speed | 48x |
DVD Read Speed | 16x |
Blu-Ray Read Speed | 12x |
CD Write Speed | 48x |
CD Re-Write Speed | 24x |
DVD Write Speed | 16x |
DVD Re-Write Speed | 8x |
Dual Layer DVD Write Speed | 8x |