Primera Europe DP-4102 Disc Publisher Review

With its reasonable price, impressive speed, reliable operation, superior quality and gentle disposition, Primera Europe’s new DP-4102 Disc Publisher is our latest Editor’s Choice for automated optical disc duplication and labeling systems.

Primera Bravo 4102 Disc Publisher Review

With its reasonable price, impressive speed, reliable operation, superior quality and gentle disposition, Primera Technology’s new Bravo 4102 Disc Publisher is our latest Editor’s Choice for automated optical disc duplication and labeling systems.

LG Super Multi Blue Rewriter BH08LS20 Review

The Super Multi Blue Internal Blu-ray Disc Rewriter BH08LS20 is far more than just a mouthful to say. Not only is it the latest and greatest optical disc recorder from LG Electronics, it’s chock-full of handy features, turns heads with its speedy operation and is an amiable PC storage companion.

DIGISTOR 5.25 Slot Load Blu-ray Writer Review

In the endless parade of “me too” products, it’s always a joy to encounter something different and even more satisfying when that something scratches a nagging itch. Such is the case with the latest Blu-ray Disc (BD) offering from DIGISTOR (a division of Sunland International).  Most notably, DIGISTOR’s new 5.25” Slot Load Blu-ray Writer (SLBW) …

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Pioneer BDR-2203 Internal Blu-ray Disc Writer Review

Although Blu-ray Disc (BD) recorders have been available for years, it’s only now that they are becoming affordable, fast and practical enough to interest a broad audience. Pioneer’s new BDR-2203 internal BD writer kit is leading this charge with its reasonable price, solid performance and genuine utility. The BDR-2203 ($249) is a straightforward retail bundling …

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SLI Digistor Self-Powered Blu-ray Writer Review

Call me petty, but I’ve had it up to here with power bricks. Nearly every peripheral and mobile computer needs to have one but, frankly, they’re plain awkward, heavy, proprietary, difficult to keep track of, messy, ugly, and an all-around nuisance. Thankfully, Sunland International (SLI) has come to the rescue with its new Digistor Self-Powered …

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Plextor PX-B310SA BD Combo Super Multi Drive Review

A stalwart name in optical disc recording, Plextor once again puts together a winning effort with its latest PX-B310SA BD Combo Super Multi drive. Contract manufactured and marketed by Philips & Lite-On Digital Storage (PLDS) for Plextor, the PX-B310SA currently retails for $159 and, in addition to reading all types of Blu-ray Discs (BD), DVDs …

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LG Super Multi Blue Rewriter GGW-H20L Review

Available by itself or as part of a retail kit, LG Electronics’ Super Multi Blue Rewriter GGW-H20L offers the greatest bang for the buck of any currently available Blu-ray Disc (BD) recorder. With a street price currently running around $275, not only is the GGW-H20L a comparatively economical choice, it’s a peppy feature-leader supporting a …

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Pioneer BDC-2202 Blu-ray Disc Combo Drive Review

In official circles, Pioneer Electronics’ BDC-2202 ($199) is known as a “BD Combo Drive.” To the rest of the world, it’s an internal computer device that reads Blu-ray Discs (BDs), DVDs, and CDs, as well as writes DVDs and CDs. Offered as a retail kit, the BDC-2202 is available with either a black or beige …

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Plextor PX-B900A Blu-ray Disc Recorder Review

Promising a peerless high-definition video experience and oodles of removable storage space, Blu-ray Disc (BD) burners immediately command attention. But while hardware and blank media prices remain relatively high, such tools open a new world to hobbyists and fill an essential role for video professionals. Comparable in price ($999) to Pioneer’s BDR-101A, but with a …

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Pioneer BDR-101A Blu-ray Disc (BD) Recorder Review

With high performance and capacity of 25GB per layer of recording, Blu-ray Disc (BD) promises a brave new world of abundant storage and lively movies brimming with high-definition video, multi-channel audio, and unprecedented interactivity. Until now, all this has been so much talk, but BD devices and software are finally on the move with Pioneer …

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