Lite-On Unveils New Value 12X Blu-ray Writer

btarunr · Jan 23, 2012, 05:45 AM

Lite-On unveiled the new iHBS112-04 internal Blu-ray disc writer drive. The drive is built in the standard 5.25-inch form-factor, supporting SATA interface. It is capable of writing BD-R single-layer at 12X, BD-R double-layer at 8X, BD-RE single and double-layer at 2X, and DVD±R at 16X. The drive features Lite-On's ABS (auto-balanced spindle) feature, which works to reduce noise and vibrations caused by the drive when revved up and spinning at high speeds. The drive features 8 MB of write cache. In Japan, it is priced at 6,980 JPY (US $90). It will be sold under its own label and those of various other companies, as Lite-On is a major upstream ODM of optical disc drives.

Source: Hermitage Akihabara

claylomax · Jan 23, 2012, 08:07 AM

Nice, I'll be watching this. Thanks btarunr.

ice_v · Jan 23, 2012, 09:52 AM

Does it write CDs also? Not that it would matter much in my case...

Wrigleyvillain · Jan 23, 2012, 02:23 PM

How is this "value" when you can get that sweet Asus burner for like $70 right now (maybe with a MIR.) Had my eye on that one for awhile; waiting til drops to like $50.

suraswami · Jan 23, 2012, 03:37 PM

You can get a LG for around $68!

ice_v · Jan 23, 2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrigleyvillain

How is this "value" when you can get that sweet Asus burner for like $70 right now (maybe with a MIR.) Had my eye on that one for awhile; waiting til drops to like $50.

what's the model?

Wrigleyvillain · Jan 23, 2012, 03:50 PM

BW-12B1ST

ASUS Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM...

It was $50 for a short time on Amazon back in April iirc but I missed it.

ice_v · Jan 23, 2012, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrigleyvillain

BW-12B1ST

ASUS Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM...

It was $50 for a short time on Amazon back in April iirc but I missed it.

son of bi***! In Italy and nearby countries this little fucker is nowhere to be found!

There's only a limited supply on amazon.co.uk at the insulting price of +100£

Damn u "New Continent"

TheLaughingMan · Jan 23, 2012, 05:12 PM

This is not special at all. As pointed out already, there have been several drives on the market with similar specs around $90 for over a year now. And if you don't need the BD writing function, you can get a BD drive for like $45 now.

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