Blu-ray 3D support, 2D to 3D DVD conversion, DVD upscaling to HD 1080p (optional)
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ASUS Black BW-12B1ST
A Blu-ray Burner
The World's Fastest Blu-ray Burner at 12X Speed
Fastest 12X Blu-ray writing speed
E-Green saves over 50% power consumption
Blu-ray 3D support, 2D to 3D DVD conversion, DVD upscaling to HD 1080p (optional)
Dolby EX and DTS-HD (5.1 channels)(optional)
12X Blu-ray High Speed
With the fastest 12X Blu-ray writing, it only takes 11 minutes to back up 25GB* of data
The Best Burning Quality
OTS Technology increases burning success rates and provides users fast and high quality operation
Green Focus
E-Green auto-closes drive application when not in use, saving over 50% power consumption.
Data Protection Solution
E-Hammer helps users delete data permanently on a writable disc (CD-R and DVD-R), ensuring data security with no need to destroy the disc.
Double the Security On-the-Go
Disc Encryption II doubles the security with password-controls and hidden-file functionary, protecting important user data.
Drag-and-Burn
Friendly interface with only three simple steps to burn a disc, making the process easier than ever
Blu-ray 3D Support
ASUS supports latest Blu-ray 3D technology, but the Blu-ray playback software is subjected to change by area. Please check with your supplier for exact offers.
ASUS internal BW-12B1ST Blu-ray writer not only realizes the first-ever 12X normal Blu-ray write speed but also reduces the failure disc rate and increases successful burning, allowing you to enjoy fast and high-quality burning experience. Moreover, its Disc Encryption doubles the security with password-controlled and hidden-file functionality, and the hassle-free 3-step (Drag-and-Burn) makes it easy to burn.
Superior Burning InnovationASUS internal BW-12B1ST Blu-ray writer realizes the world’s fastest 12 X Blu-ray write speed, which allows you to burn a 25GB BD-R SL disk in approximately 11.27mins. With Optimal Tuning Strategy (OTS), the writer generates the optimal burning strategy automatically, reducing the failure disc rate and increasing successful burning.
Green FocusThe ASUS E-Green Drive automatically optimizes drive's power consumption. E-Green application program can display detailed information on power saved and CO2 reduced using the ASUS drive.
E-HammerThe E-Hammer designed with ASUS internal BW-12B1ST Blu-ray writer can permanently delete the data on writable disc (CD-R and DVD-R) formats, ensuring data security and eliminating the hassle of scratching your old discs.
Learn more about the ASUS BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS
Model
Brand
ASUS
Model
BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS
Performance
Cache
4MB
BD-ROM Access Time
250 ms
Write Speed
BD-R
12X
BD-RE
2X
DVD+R
16X
DVD+RW
8X
DVD-R
16X
DVD-RW
6X
CD-R
48X
CD-RW
24X
BD-R DL
8X
BD-RE DL
2X
DVD+R DL
8X
DVD-R DL
8X
DVD-RAM
12X
Read Speed
BD-ROM
8X
DVD-ROM
16X
CD-ROM
48X
Details
Form Factor
5.25"
Panel Color
Black
Configuration
Load Type
Tray
Interface
SATA
Software
Operating Systems Supported
Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP
Software Contents
Cyberlink Power2Go E-Hammer E-Green
Features
Type
Internal Blu-ray Burner
System Requirements
Processor: Pentium D 945 (3.4GHz) or higher Memory: 1GB or more is recommended HDD: 10GB or more Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT or ATI X1600 series or above Use HDCP Compatible display and VGA card to High Definition digital output
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.61" x 5.75" x 6.69"
Features
Fastest 12X Blu-ray writing speed
E-Green saves over 50% power consumption
Blu-ray 3D support, 2D to 3D DVD conversion, DVD upscaling to HD 1080p (optional)