Mike,

Here is a Blue Ray DVD player/burner drive too.  You don't need the blue ray if you don't care about that.  A normal lightscribe DVD burner is under $100.

Eric

Lite-On DH-4B1S Serial ATA Interface Blu-ray Disc Writer - 4x BD-R SL, 2x BD-RE SL, 2x BD-ROM, 12x DVD±R, 4x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW

Lite-On DH-4B1S SATA Interface Blu-ray Disc Writer
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Item Number: L12-1152
Model: DH-4B1S
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Lite-On DH-4B1S Serial ATA Interface Blu-ray Disc Writer
Massive capacity with Blu-ray Disc recording. The Lite-On DH-4B1S Blu-ray disc writer provides professional quality BD, DVD and CD performance for writing, rewriting and reading. It supports Running OPC (ROPC) and is compatible with Windows Plug and Play. In addition, the drive is equipped with buffer under-run technology to eliminate buffer under-run errors, so you can safely use your computer for other things while you're writing to BD, DVD or CD, and using a web connection, you can update this drive's flash memory to the latest firmware revisions without opening the drive.


Specifications


  BD-R Write Speed:  4x

  BD-RE Write Speed:  2X

  BD Read Speed:  2X

  DVD+R Write Speed:  12x

  DVD+RW Rewrite Speed:  8X

  DVD-R Write Speed:  12x

  DVD-RW Rewrite Speed:  6x

  DVD Read Speed:  12x

  DVD Access Time:  160 ms

  CD Write Speed:  32x

  CD Rewrite Speed:  24x

  CD Read Speed:  32x

  CD Access Time:  160 ms

  Length:  6.7"

  Width:  5.7"

  Height:  1.63"

  Weight:  1.9 lbs.

  Load Type:  Tray

  Interface Type:  SATA

  Enclosure Type:  Internal

  Compatible Writable Media:  CD-R

  CD-RW

  DVD+R

  DVD±RW DL

  DVD+RW

  DVD-R

  DVD+R DL

  DVD-R DL

  BD-R

  BD-RE

  BD-R DL

  BD-RE DL
Detailed Features

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Features

  • Massive data capacity, up to 25GB on one BD-R / BD-RE disc.
  • Serial ATA Interface.
  • SMART-BURN(*1) avoiding Buffer Under Run error, smartly adjusting writing strategy & running OPC to provide the best burning quality.
  • DVD read compliant: DVD single/dual layer (PTP/OTP), DVD-R(4.7GB), DVD+R, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs with diameter of 8 or 12 cm.
  • CD read compliant: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Photo CD, Multi-session, Karaoke CD, Video CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD-R, and CD-RW discs of 8 or 12 cm.
  • Conform to Orange Book: Part 2 CD-R Volume 1, Part 2 CD-R Volume 2 Multi Speed, Part 3 CD-RW Volume 1 (1x, 2x, and 4x), Part 3 CD-RW Volume2: High Speed, Part 3 CD-RW Volume 3: Ultra Speed.
  • Support Fixed packet, Variable packet, Disc-at-once, Session-at-once and Track-at-once.
Customer Reviews and Rating  
Customer Rating:    4.8
Customer Reviews: 3

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Value 5.0
Features 4.3
Quality 5.0
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GREAT DRIVE
Reviewer:  Ecliptor on  Jul 05, 2009
Customer Rating:    4.5
Value 5.0
Features 3.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0


Installation of the Serial ATA drive and setup of the hardware in Windows Vista SP2 was literally Plug-and-Play. With this non-OEM version you get software and a Blu-Ray Rewritable disk too! I have recorded HD content with this drive using a AVCHD Handycam. At 2x on BR-RE its not fast... but it works, and with Stunning video quality. Not to mention I can watch Blu-ray movies. This drive will only record onto Single Layer Blu-Ray disks, 25GB. Which I think is a great way to make the drive cheaper, and more for home use, since you can still read the Dual layer Blu-Ray disks. CAREFUL!!! The drive needs software to play Blu-ray Movies!!! The included software did not work on my computer, I purchased PowerDVD 9 Ultra and never had a problem. However the included software player is not guaranteed to work on custom built systems.


Works fine
Reviewer:  Soup on  May 08, 2009
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0


I installed it into my system unit and had no problems. So far so good.


Reviewer:  MATTHEW A. on  Apr 05, 2009
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0


Great drive. No pronlems what so ever. I have installed them in 2 different machines. Do not get the OEM version, get this one instead and use the SATA cable that is included.



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-  12 Months Parts
-  12 Months Labor
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What's In The Box

  • Blu-ray Triple Writer
  • CyberLink BD Solution Software Disc
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • Mounting Screws
  • SATA Data Cable

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Lite-On DH-4B1S Serial ATA Interface Blu-ray Disc Writer - 4x BD-R SL, 2x BD-RE SL, 2x BD-ROM, 12x DVD±R, 4x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW
  $219.99
Manufactured by: Lite-On
Warranty provided by: Lite-On
Limited Warranty: 12 months parts; 12 months labor
Mfg Part No: DH-4B1S
UPC No: 844149003504
Box Size: ( Length: 9, Width: 6, Depth: 11 )
Shipping Weight: 2.6000 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the address below and requesting the warranty for item number: L12-1152