Pioneer announced the new BDC-202 combination Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM computer drive with enhanced DVD and CD writing and reading capabilities. The newly designed Pioneer drive offers playback of BD-ROM discs allowing users to view Blu-ray Disc high definition programs directly on a properly configured computer. The Pioneer BDC-202 can play multiple Blu-ray Disc formats, as well as provide high-speed reading and writing of DVD and CD formats.

With a focus on BD-ROM playback, the new Pioneer combination computer drive will be a significant contributor in the emergence of the Blu-ray Disc format for both professional and consumer use on computers. In addition to BD-ROM playback, the BDC-202 allows users to access and transfer A/V and data files rapidly to DVD and CD.

With up to 50GB of storage capacity, the Blu-ray Disc format allows for copious amounts of high definition video and audio content on a single disc, including advanced interactive features and extensive bonus materials. The BDC-202 drive allows computer system builders to provide a cost effective playback solution for advanced Blu-ray content as well as DVD and CD recording and playback.

Special Features

• Multi-effect Liquid Crystal Tilt Servo Compensator
• Low vibration mechanism employed by Ultra-DRA system
• Supports 'Buffer Under Run" protection (DVD & CD)
• Data Buffer Size: 4Mbyte
• Interface: Serial ATA Revision 1.0a
• Data Transfer Mode: Generation1, 1.6Gbits/s
• Mounting Orientation: Horizontal & Vertical (+/- 5 degrees)
• Dimensions: W = 148mm x D = 185mm x H = 42.3mm (inc. height of front bezel)
• Net Weight: 980g
• Complies to RoHS Directive and WEEE Directive