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OWC Mercury Pro 12X External Quad Interface Blu-ray/DVD/CD Reader & Writer with LightScribe. Blu-ray 12x, DL DVD-/+ R/RW (up to 16X); CD-R/RW(up to 48X) Includes all cables, NTI DragonBurn & OWC LightScribe Software Bundle. 1yr OWC Warranty. (OWCMRF8UEBDW12) This item qualifies for the ProSoft Drive Genius Special, only $29 - That's 70% off retail! Offer will be shown in basket once this item is added.	8 Days	$199.99

OWC Mercury Pro

12X External Blu-ray Burner
with LightScribe, Software & Media

Mac / PC / eSATA / FireWire 800 / FireWire 400 / USB 2.0 & 1.1

The next generation of storage technology.

The OWC Mercury Pro Optical Drive Solution is Plug and Play easy. Archive massive amounts of data, and start creating DVDs using your own family and friends as the stars! The quad interface design allows you record up to 50GB of files, photos, or business documents onto a single dual layer BD-R blu-ray disc via eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 & 1.1.

Supports the burning of up to 50GB of data or high definition video per Blu-ray disc, or up to 8.5GB using low-cost Dual Layer DVDs. SATA interface technology allows for easier integration and ultimately faster performance.

LightScribe - Direct Disc Labeling

LightScribe gives you the ability to create customized labels that are etched directly onto a special coated LightScribe disc (sold separately).

Bundled with the OWC Disc Labeling Software Suite

Whether you're labeling your finished discs with adhesive labels, using inkjet-printable discs, or laser burning via LightScribe or LabelFlash; OWC has included the software give your discs a polished, professional, finished look. The suite includes software for creating jewel case inserts and DVD covers as well. A $39.95 value included.

M-DISC - Write Once and Read Forever

Compared to other recordable DVDs on the market today, M-DISC offers superior reliability in data storage that provides the permanent optical data storage solution. Once written, the M-DISC can be read or played on any quality DVD drive that supports the common DVD+R/RW format. M-DISC Media sold separately.

Get started right away with included media

This OWC Mercury Optical solution includes 2 pieces of 25GB BD-R Write-Once media in slimline cases.

Get ready to be creative, the possibilities are endless with the OWC Mercury Pro!

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Highlights

Read and write Blu-ray formats.
Supports direct disc labeling. Just burn, flip and burn!
Includes everything you will need to get up and burning DVDs with ease!
Includes NTI DragonBurn and the OWC Disc Labeling Software Bundle!
All connecting cables included!
Get started right away creating and archiving using optical media!
Large Buffer Memory: 4MB
RoHS Compliant
1 Year OWC Warranty

Burn Blu-ray On Your Mac

How-To Article

Includes

OWC Mercury Pro Quad Interface External Blu-ray Drive
110v US Standard Power Cable
110/240v Auto Switching International Power Supply
FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin - 9 pin Connecting Cable
FireWire 400 (1394a) 6 pin - 6 pin Connecting Cable
eSATA connecting cable
USB A-B Connecting Cable
NTI DragonBurn Software
OWC Disc Labeling Software Bundle
- LightScribe System Software
- LightScribe Simple Labeler
- Smile On My Mac: DiskLabel
Two (2) Pieces 25GB BD-R 4x Write-Once Media

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Product Specifications:

Chipset

Oxford 934DSB

Optical Drive Support

5.25" SATA I/II optical drives (all CD & DVD devices and Blu-ray drives 6.7 in (17cm) and shorter)

LED Indicator

Preconfigured solutions only

Solution Material

ABS Plastic

Port Configuration

eSATA - 1 Port
FireWire 800 (1394b) - 2 Ports
FireWire 400 (1394a) - 1 Port
USB 2.0 (1.1 Backwards Compatible) - 1 Port

Recommended eSATA Cards

Cards that OWC has tested and qualified for the OWC Mercury Pro
eSATA Extender Cables for Mac Pro

Newer Technology eSATA Extender Cable Adapter for Mac Pro $19.00

PCIe (PCI Express) for Desktops and Towers

Sonnet Technology Tempo SATA E2P Serial ATA Host Adapter Card $48.79

NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card $47.99

Firmtek Seritek/2SE2-E PCI Express (PCIe) Serial ATA Adapter $95.00

DAT Optic PCIe 8x 4 Channel eSATA host adapter $157.99

Max Data Transfer Rate

eSATA - 3.0 Gbit/s (or 300 MB/sec)
FireWire 800 - 800Mbps (or 100MB/sec)
FireWire 400 - 400Mbps (or 50MB/sec)
USB 2.0 - 480Mbps (or 60MB/sec)
USB 1.1 - 12Mbps (or 1.5MB/sec)

Cooling

Fan Cooled

Macintosh System Requirements

FireWire Interface and OS X 10.3 or above
USB 2.0 Interface and OS X (any version)

Windows System Requirements

FireWire Interface and Windows XP SP2 or later.
USB 2.0 Interface and Windows XP SP2 or later.

Power Supply

110v US Standard Power Cable & 110/240v Auto Switching International Power Supply

OWC Notes

Requires disabling of hard disk sleep in Mac Pro Systems to prevent drive from disappearing during sleep.
- To disable hard disk sleep go to System Preferences > Energy Saver and uncheck "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible."
Drive is Plug & Play natively supported by Apple iLife, Apple iDVD, etc with Mac OS X 10.4.3 and later.
- If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.2, the latest version 10.4.11 is a free update we recommend installing.
- If you are using Mac OS X 10.3.x, you will need PatchBurn for 10.3.x for support.
- If you are using Mac OS X 10.2.8, you will need PatchBurn for 10.2.8 for support.
This drive is not supported under Mac OS 9 or earlier.
Apple software currently does not support Blu-ray drives, but the DVD and CD burning/reading portions of the OS do function.
- It is expected a future release of the OS will add Blu-ray support and the ability to display HD Blu-ray video.

External Case Dimensions

6.3 in (D) x 11.3 in (W) x 3.1 in (H)
(16.00 cm x 28.70 cm x 7.87 cm)

Enclosure Weight

4.0lbs (1.81kg)

Operating Environment:

Temperature

(operating) 5°C - 55°C (41°F - 131°F)
(non-operating) -40°C - 65°C (-40°F - 149°F)

Relative Humidity

(operating) 8% - 90% RH (Non-condensing)
(non-operating) 5% - 95% RH (Non-condensing)

Shock

(operating) 65G 2ms
(non-operating) 175G 2ms

Warranty

OWC 1 Year Solution Warranty

View more information about the OWC 1 Year Solution warranty

LG Super Multi Blue Specs:

General

Drive Type

Super Multi Blue Internal SATA 12x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter

Form Factor

5.25" Desktop

Interface

SATA

Loading Mechanism

Tray

Bezel Color

Black

Buffer Memory

4MB

Mounting Orientation

Horizontal / Vertical

Manufacturer Model Number

WH12LS39

RoHS Compliant

Yes

Physical

Height (max)

41.3mm (1.6")

Width (max)

146.0mm (5.7")

Length (max)

172mm (6.8")

Weight (typical)

0.8kg (1.8lbs.)

Maximum Read Speeds

BD-ROM

10X

BD-R

10X

BD-RE

BD-ROM (Dual Layer)

BD-R (Dual Layer)

BD-RE (Dual Layer)

DVD-RAM

12X

DVD-R

16X

DVD+R

16X

DVD-R (Dual Layer)

12X

DVD+R (Dual Layer)

12X

DVD-RW

12X

DVD+RW

12X

DVD-ROM

16X

DVD-ROM (Dual Layer)

12X

CD-ROM

48X

CD-R

48X

CD-RW

40X

Maximum Write Speeds

BD-R

12X

BD-RE

BD-R (Dual Layer)

12X

BD-RE (Dual Layer)

M-DISC/+M

DVD-RAM

12X

DVD-R

16X

DVD+R

16X

DVD-R (Dual Layer)

DVD+R (Dual Layer)

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

CD-R

48X

CD-RW

24X

Capacity

Data Capacity

50GB : Blu-ray Double Layer
25GB : Blu-ray
8.5GB : DVD General Use Double Layer
4.6GB : DVD General Use
700MB : 79 minute CD
650MB : 74 minute CD
550MB : 63 minute CD

Disk Labeling

Disc Labeling

Yes

Disc Label Type

Lightscribe

Pixel Resolution

600 DPI

Track Resolution

860 TPI

Linear Velocity

0.325 m/sec

Laser Power

40 mW

Label Colors Available

mono, single color

Performance

Access Time

BD-ROM: 180ms typ.
DVD-ROM: 160ms typ.
DVD-RAM: 180ms typ.
CD-ROM: 150ms typ.

Supported Formats

BD-ROM (SL/DL), BD-RE (SL/DL), BD-R (SL/DL), DVD-ROM (SL/DL), DVD-R (SL/DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R (SL/DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-ROM, XA-Ready, CD-I, Photo-CD (Single & Multi-Session), Video-CD, CD-Audio Disc, Mixed Mode, CD-ROM (Data and Audio), CD-R, CD-RW

Reliability

Warranty

1 Year LG Warranty

System Requirements

Mac

Mac OS X 10.5 or higher
Available 5.25" drive bay and SATA connection
Burning software that supports Blu-ray, such as Toast.
At this time Commercial Blue-ray movie playback not supported in OS X.
Minimum of 1 GB of RAM
30GB or more available hard drive space (60GB for Blu-ray Disc authoring)

Environment

Operating Temperature

5° C to 45° C

Non-Operating Temperature

-30° C to 60° C

Operating Humidity

15% to 80% R.H.

Non-Operating Humidity

10% to 90 % R.H.

OWC Notes:

M-DISC DVD engraving / burning requires M-DISC specific media.

Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n OWCMRF8UEBDW12 UPC#: 736211772152

Software

OWC Disc Labeling Software Bundle for Mac OS X

All the software you need to label your finished discs on your Mac! Includes: LightScribe System Software, LightScribe Simple Labeler & Smile On My Mac: DiskLabel Full Version! With DiscLabel you can create, print, & share CD labels, jewel case inserts, and DVD covers that look truly professional.... a $35.95 value!
View detailed LightScribe Simple Labeler info | View detailed Smile On My Mac: DiskLabel info

Dragon Burn Blu-ray/DVD/CD Authoring Software for Mac OS X 10.4 or later

Dragon Burn enables Macintosh computer users to quickly and easily begin producing audio, data, mixed-mode CDs, DVDs, and BDs (Blu-ray Discs). Dragon Burn's Multi-Burning engine allows users to simultaneously write multiple CDs, DVDs, and BDs from single or multiple sorces. It also fully supports the newest internal and external drives. View detailed software info

Reviews

"Simple to setup...this drive works great! No complaints." — Terry White, Terry White's Tech Blog

OWC 12X OWC Mercury Pro Mfr P/N: OWCMRF8UEBDW12 OWC SKU: OWCMRF8UEBDW12 Quad Interface Optical Solution
with LightScribe 1 Year Warranty Ships: 8 Days only $199.99