Question 1

is this compatible with windows 10? i'm using vlc media player

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is. With that said, remember, that VLC Media Player cannot play most Blu-Rays (you can find instructions online for tweaking, introducing keys, etc., but those don't really work), and so something like PowerDVD is required.

Question 2

Does it work with a MacBook pro running on El Capitan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, i am running El Capitan and it works great, i have not tried it in Sierra because the first release was very buggy.

Question 3

does it have a power cord or is it powered via the usb connect to laptop?

Accepted Answer

USB power, no power cord needed, this is why i purchased this one

Question 4

Does it read and write UHD blu ray?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't.  The only Pioneer drive that I know that supports UHD is their BDR-211UBK.

Question 5

is it compatible with m-disc?

Accepted Answer

From Millieniata:

"Thank you for your email.  The Pioneer BDR XS06 has been tested with the MDisc, and it is compatible with the 25GB and 50GB versions of the MDisc. However, it is not compatible with the 4.7GB DVD MDisc or the 100GB BDXL MDisc."

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