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The ASUS BC-06B1ST is an internal Blu-ray Disc drive, capable of reading & writing/rewriting a variety of formats. This drive is capable of writing single layer BD-R or BD-RE discs at 6X, and reading either single or dual layer Blu-rays at 4X. The ASUS BC-06B1ST is also capable of writing single or dual layer DVDs, with a max speed of 16X for DVD±R, 8X for DVD+RW and 6X for DVD-RW. CD-Rs can be written at 48X, while CD-RWs can be written at 32X. This Blu-ray Disc drive also features disc encryption capabilities, buffer underrun protection and automatic write speed adjustment in order to protect the user and prevent data from becoming lost. Asus includes what they call “E-Green” technology, which automatically shuts down unused applications relating to the Blu-ray drive, thus saving energy. The ASUS BC-06B1ST comes bundled with Cyberlink software for watching Blu-rays and DVDs.
MSRP $112.99
Release date March, 2009
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Features
- 6X BD-ROM/R/RE SL / 4X BD-ROM/R/RE DL Read
- 16X DVD-ROM/ 48X CD-ROM Read
- 16X DVD±R/ 8X DVD+RW/ 6X DVD-RW Write
- 8X DVD±R (DL) Write
- 48X CD-R/ 32X CD-RW Write
- 12X DVD-RAM Write/Read
- Access time BD: 350 MS
- Access time DVD/CD: 250 MS
- Cyberlink software bundle
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ASUS BC-06B1ST
• ASUS ASUS DVDRW BC-06B1ST BLURAY 2MB SATA WITHOUT SOFTWARE - 90-D800110-UBN10-
UPC: 610839412914
EAN: 610839412914
MPN: 90-D800110-UBN10-
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Released April, 2009
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Pros
- affordable compared to previous generations, offerings from competitors
- can burn media up to 50GB in size - ideal for large video/audio/data backups
- backwards compatible with DVDs and CDs
- quiet operation
- great performance - burns most media faster than other drive offerings
- good build quality
- good included software
Cons
- burned Blu-ray discs cannot be read by many individuals due to the lack of adoption of expensive Blu-ray hardware in PCs
- expensive media - 50GB discs cost up to $35 a piece
- no digital audio out for inclusion in an HTPC
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BC, 06, B, 1, ST, BC06, 06B, B1, 1ST, BC06B, 06B1, B1ST, BC06B1, 06B1ST, BC06B1ST
