- 12X BD-R 8X BD-R DL 2X BD-RE 2X BD-RE DL
- 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 40X CD-R 24X CD-RW
- 8X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 40X CD-ROM
Fast and reasonably priced external Blu-Ray Writer
05/13/2016
This review is from: ASUS USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 External 12X Blu-Ray Re-writer MacOS Cmpatible Model BW-12D1S-U LITE/BLK/G/AS
Pros:
Price
Solid build with ample weight
Includes everything required to use it
Fast speeds
USB 3.0 Support
Cons:
Use of non-matte plastics on the enclosure will make it a dust and fingerprint magnet
A little too much bling for this type of device
Eject button requires more-than-normal pressure
Overall Review:
The price that Newegg is selling this drive for is a veritable bargain. I've had great luck with prior ASUS optical drives, but also noted some of the less-than-stellar feedback posted on this unit. A few main notes as it's just been unboxed and is already in use:
1.) The on-off switch is trapezoidal in nature and requires quite a bit of force to engage the drive in the on or off position. I find this to be a benefit as it will prevent an inadvertent power down of the unit. It's clearly labelled on the back, and doesn't require much explanation in the documentation. It's either on. Or off.
2.) Very fast performance. It's definitely not quiet, but I've had internal 5.25" optical drives that are noisier than this external unit. Connected via USB 3.0 with no major surprises.
3.) The eject button on the side can easily be pressed without obstructing the path of the tray. Prior reviews stating otherwise lead to questions about how big one's thumb or finger may be. Pressure needs to be applied to the upper section of the button to trigger ejects and loads respectively.
4.) The "fire and ice" blue crystal near the top may or may not appeal to your taste. It's not blinding, but not everyone is a fan of excessive bling. As it doesn't improve the drive's function in any way, the electrical tape method would be effective in permanently hiding it if it bothers you.
I've already converted much of my legacy media to ISO files using the disk. No odd odors detected, and the media is cool to the touch after use. For the current price, you really can't do much better than this drive!
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