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Pioneer Black 5X BD-ROM 12X DVD-ROM 32X CD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-Ray Combo Model BDC-202BK - OEM

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Pioneer Black Blu-Ray Combo SATA Model BDC-202BK - OEM
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  • Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
  • Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year

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OverviewCustomer ReviewSpecificationsProduct Tour
The Pioneer BDC-202BK DVD/CD Writer gives you single and dual-layer Blu-ray Disc playback, and supports 12X write speed on DVD-R/+R media. In dual-layer format, a single DVD will hold 8.5 GB of data. This SATA-interface drive gives you reliable writing with a 4 MB buffer, buffer under-run protection, and automatic adjustment of write speed according to media type to ensure that you're burning useable media, not coasters.

Pioneer thought of everything you'll need to make the most out of your disc-based media and enjoy high definition Blu-ray playback!

Review Summary (read more reviews)

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Total Reviews: 33

Great price for Blu-Ray

white Reviewed By: Kuroyama on 10/12/2007
Rating + 4
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Pros: Blu-Ray movies look great on a big screen. Low price. Burns everything but Blu-Ray. This is the only affordable HiDef player for an HTPC (who wants an external HD-DVD player with their HTPC?).
Cons: Doesn't burn Blu-Ray. Included software only plays in stereo (I bought the $72 PowerDVD Ultra on Newegg to get surround). Included software works only with Vista and only ATI HD2000 series or NVidia PureVideo HD video cards.
Other Thoughts: Save yourself $250 and buy this instead of a Blu-Ray burner. By the time Blu-Ray blanks are affordable you'll be able to get a $100 Blu-Ray burner. Before istalling the included software make sure to uninstall previous versions of WinDVD, or you'll get a region error. Also, to set the Blu-Ray region the first time in WinDVD you must first eject all disks.
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Understand What You Are Buying

white Reviewed By: jrf on 12/26/2007
Rating + 4
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Pros: Excellent add-on device for HPTC
environments.
Cons: Does not burn blu-ray discs - only an issue for those wanting do so.
Other Thoughts: It continues to surprise me how many individuals in reviews state that their technical knowledge is high when obviously in many cases it isn't. Those reviewers who claim that this drive will not play blu-ray discs are incorrect. Using the proper software and hardware this unit is quite capable of both playing blu-ray discs and ripping images of the same to internal or external storage devices (although be forewarned that these ripped images typically will range in size from 25-35gb per movie). Due your own DD and learn about your software and hardware choices for making this drive an integral part of an HTPC.
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Quick Specs (view all30)

ModelBDC-202BK
TypeInternal
Cache4MB
BD-ROM5X
DVD-ROM12X

Review Summary (read all 33 Reviews)

5
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4
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Total Reviews: 33

Works for me

white Reviewed By: on 11/12/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: It plays my blu rays, tested with both the last samurai and the matrix.
It had a low cost considering at time when I bought it.

Kudos to newegg for getting it to me fairly quick and in perfect condition.
Cons: Can't play blu rays, but I bought it knowing that.
Since its not retail, no sata cable.
Software they sent to play the blu ray didn't play my movies off the bat.
Other Thoughts: Installed AnyDVD HD, and it works properly with given software :)

It will work. Just need the right software.
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Excellent Product

white Reviewed By: TRW on 11/11/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Burns and plays as specified. Great value.
Cons: None.
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Pioneer Reliability

white Reviewed By: on 10/21/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: -It's a pioneer, when it comes to optical drives they are awsome
-Reliable, no problems
-Quiet
-Fast (for what it is)
-Price ITS BLU RAY FOR this price
Cons: -NOTE: YOU DO NEED THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE TO PLAY BLU-RAY movies. However this plus the cost of the drive are still cheaper than a blu-ray player. so if you are adding on to a PC that you allready use for entertainment, go for it.
Other Thoughts: -AGAIN NOTE: Blu-Ray movies will not play without the proper software, which costs additional money, However again its still worth it for the drive + the software.
-I also discovered certain MOBOs with 6 ports have 4 available for RAID/HDDs/and optical drives, and the other two are set asside for a second RAID controler. Well when the other four are ocupied to complete a RAID 1+0 array, it kind of complicates things, so I bought a PCI SATA card for an additional $20 used.
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General
Brand Pioneer
Model BDC-202BK
Type Internal
Performance
Cache 4MB
BD-ROM Access Time 250 ms
Read Speed
BD-ROM 5X
DVD-ROM 12X
CD-ROM 32X
Physical Spec
Form Factor 5.25"
Panel Color Black
Configuration
Load Type Tray
Interface SATA
Features
Windows Vista Works with Windows Vista
Features Write Speed:
DVD+R: 12X
DVD+RW: 6X
DVD-R: 12X
DVD-RW: 6X
CD-R: 24X
CD-RW: 24X
DVD+R DL: 4X
DVD-R DL: 4X
DVD-RAM: 5X
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited

Introduction

The Pioneer BDC-202BK DVD/CD Writer gives you single and dual-layer Blu-ray Disc playback, and supports 12X write speed on DVD-R/+R media. In dual-layer format, a single DVD will hold 8.5 GB of data. This SATA-interface drive gives you reliable writing with a 4 MB buffer, buffer under-run protection, and automatic adjustment of write speed according to media type to ensure that you're burning useable media, not coasters.

Pioneer thought of everything you'll need to make the most out of your disc-based media and enjoy high definition Blu-ray playback!

Highlights

newegg Blu-ray Disc Compliant
Compatible with almost all existing disc formats, the Pioneer BDC-202BK also supports next-generation Blu-ray Disc including BD-ROM, BD-RE and BD-R for high-definition movie playback.
newegg DVD Multi Recorder
The Pioneer BDC-202BK enables users to burn any DVD+R/-R, DVD+RW/-RW or DVD-RAM disc and supports the dual-layer function allowing up to 8.5GB data to be burned and saved on a single dual-layer disc. Burn your own DVD/VCD movies or backup data with ease!
newegg SATA Interface
With the next-generation SATA interface, the Pioneer BDC-202BK provides more stable and speedy data transfer for faster and smoother read and write performance.

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