Ebuyer.com are selling the Sony BDU-X105 Blu-ray/DVDROM with relevent playback software for ?48.99: Hidden Content

Ideal for a HTPC if you already have or don't need write/rewrite abilities for either format.

Specs:
  • 2x fast reading for the formats BD-ROM, BD-RE and BD-R Interface: High speed S-ATA interface (max. 150 MByte/sec transfer rate)
  • 8 cm DVD and CD media supported
  • Tray load mechanism
  • Horizontal and vertical orientation use
  • OS Required: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 2x (BD)
  • Interface: Serial ATA
  • Buffer Size: 4 MB
    In the box
  • Sony internal drive
  • Additional black tray with replacement kit
  • SATA cable
  • SATA power adapter
  • Cyberlink Power DVD software disc for High Definition Blu-ray movie playback
  • Screw
  • Manual


NB As hinted at above this is a read only drive for both blu-ray and DVD formats...

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