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OWC Mercury Pro FireWire 800/400+USB2+eSATA 'Quad Interface' Blu-ray reader + Super-MultiDrive DVD DL Reader/Writer. Includes All Cables + 25 Pack DVD-R, Prosoft DataBackup 3(OS X), NovaStor NovaBackup (Win), NTI Dragonburn(OS X). 1yr OWC Warranty. (MRF8USD5BD)

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OWC Mercury Pro Super Multi Blue External

OWC Mercury Pro Blu-ray using LG Super Multi Blue

Read Blu-ray, DVD, DVD-Ram, CD + Burn DVD, DVD-DL, CD Medias

The next generation of storage technology. Upgrade your system with an external Blu-ray Reader, DVD/CD burner!

With this OWC Mercury Pro you can archive massive amounts of data (up to 8.5GB per disc!), and start creating DVDs using your own family and friends as the stars!

  • Reads/Plays Blu-Ray, DVD, & CD Media
  • Supports the burning of up to 8.5GB using low-cost Dual Layer DVDs.
  • Has everything you will need to get up and burning with ease! Offering true Plug & Play, it's never been easier to get started creating your own DVDs.

Includes:

  • An amazing 4 interface types! FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, and eSATA! With so many interface choices, it's compatible with virtually any system!
  • FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB2, and eSATA Connecting Cables.
  • Five pieces of write-once DVD media.
Get ready to be creative, the possibilities are endless with the OWC Mercury Pro!

The OWC Value Line drive is fully compatible with all of the applications you want it to work with.
The OWC Value Line has been tested and works with:

Apple iDVD*

Apple iTunes*

Apple DiscBurner*
iLife 05
Apple iLife*

Roxio Toast
 
*Apple software currently does not support Blu-ray or HD-DVD 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 HD support and the ability to display HD video.

OWC Mercury Pro Blu-ray LG Super Multi Blue External Product Specifications:
Interface:
  • FireWire 800 (1394b) - 2 Ports
  • FireWire 400 (1394a) - 1 Port
  • eSATA - 1 Port
  • USB 2.0 (1.1 Backwards Compatible) - 1 Port
Format:
External
Chipset:
Prolific 3507
Mechanism:
LG Super Multi Blue
Data Transfer Rate (Read):
  • BD-ROM(SL/DL): 10x / 8x CAV
  • BD-R (SL L to H): 6x CAV
  • BD-R (SL/DL): 10x / 8x CAV
  • BD-RE (SL/DL): 8x / 6x CAV
  • BDMV(AACS Compliant Disc): 4.8x CAV
  • DVD-ROM(SL/DL): 16x / 12x CAV
  • DVD-R (SL/DL): 16x / 12x CAV
  • DVD-RW: 12x CAV
  • DVD+R (SL/DL): 16x / 12x CAV
  • DVD+RW(SL): 12x CAV
  • DVD-RAM: 2x, 3x CLV, 5x, 12x PCAV
  • DVD-Video (CSS Compliant Disc): 12x / 8x CAV(SL/DL)
  • CD-R/RW/ROM: 48x / 40x / 48x
  • CAVCD-DA (DAE): 40x CAV
  • 80mm: CD 16x CAV
Data Transfer Rate (Write):
  • DVD-R: 2x, 4x CLV, 8x ZCLV, 8x, 12x PCAV, 16x CAV
  • DVD-R DL: 2x, 4x CLV, 8x PCAV
  • DVD-RW: 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x CLV
  • DVD-RAM: 2x, 3x CLV, 5x, 12x PCAV
  • DVD+R: 2.4x, 4x CLV, 8x ZCLV, 8x, 12x PCAV, 16x CAV
  • DVD+R DL: 2.4x, 4x CLV, 8x PCAV
  • DVD+RW: 2.4x, 4x, 6x CLV, 8x ZCLV
  • CD-R: 8x, 16x CLV, 24x, 32x, 40x PCAV, 48x CAV
  • CD-RW: 4x, 10x, 16x CLV, 24x ZCLV
Access Speed (average):
  • BD-ROM: 180 msec (Typical)
  • DVD-ROM: 160 msec (Typical)
  • DVD-RAM: 180 msec (Typical)
  • CD-ROM: 150 msec (Typical)
Buffer Size:
4MB Under-run prevention function embedded
Data Capacity:
  • 50GB (Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc) - read only
  • 25GB (Blu-ray Disc)- read only
  • 8.5GB (Double Layer DVD+R DL Disc, General Use)
  • 4.7GB (DVD General Use)
  • 700 MB (79 min. disk)
  • 650 MB (74 min. disk)
  • 550MB (63 min. disk)
Loading Mechanism:
Tray
Supported Formats:
  • BD-ROM (SL/DL)
  • BD-R (SL/DL)
  • BD-RE (SL/DL)
  • BDMV
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-RW
  • DVD ROM
  • DVD-R DL
  • DVD-RAM
  • DVD-Video
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD+R DL
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • CD ROM
  • CD-DA (DAE)
Recording Modes:
  • DVD-R/RW : Disc at Once, Incremental Recording and Restricted Overwrite
  • DVD-R SL : Disc at Once and Incremental Recording
  • DVD-R DL : Disc at Once, Incremental Recording and Layer Jump Recording
  • DVD-RAM/+RW : Random Write / Disc at Once, Incremental Recording and Restricted Overwrite
  • DVD+R : Sequential Recording
  • DVD+R DL : Sequential Recording
  • CD-R/RW : Disc at Once, Session at Once, Track at Once and Packet Write
Lightscribe Label Printing:
  • Pixel Resolution: 600 [DPI]
  • Track Resolution: 860 [TPI]
  • Linear Velocity: 0.325 [m/sec]
  • Laser Power: 40 [mW] as Objective emission light
  • Color: Mono, Color BG
LightScribe Notes:
LightScribe requires USB interface (FireWire not supported) and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
Sustained Transfer Rate:
  • BD-ROM 359.65Mbits/s (10x) max.
  • DVD-ROM 22.16Mbits/s (16x)max.
  • CD ROM 7,200 kB/s (48x) max.
Burst Transfer Rate:
  • 1.5Gbps bits/s (10b side)
  • 1.2Gbps bits/s (8b side)
OWC has tested and qualified the following cards for use with the eSATA interface port on your OWC Mercury Pro Optical Solution:
eSATA Extender Cables for Mac Pro  
Newer Technology eSATA Extender Cable Adapter for Mac Pro (NWTMPQXES2) PRICE: $19.00
SHIPS: Same Day
   
PCIe (PCI Express) for Desktops and Towers  
Sonnet Technology Tempo SATA E2P Serial ATA Host Adapter Card (STITSATAIIE2P) PRICE: $48.79
SHIPS: Same Day
NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card (NWTMXPCIE6GS2) PRICE: $47.99
SHIPS: Same Day
Firmtek Seritek/2SE2-E PCI Express (PCIe) Serial ATA Adapter (FTKSATA2SE2E) PRICE: $95.00
SHIPS: Same Day
DAT Optic PCIe 8x 4 Channel eSATA host adapter (DOIESATAPCIE8) PRICE: $157.99
SHIPS: Same Day
Apple OS X Notes:
Drive is Plug & Play Natively supported by Apple iLife, Apple iDVD, etc with Apple OS X 10.4.3 and later Apple OS Versions. If you are using Apple OS X 10.4.2, the latest version 10.4.11 is a free update we recommend installing. if you are using Apple OS 10.3.x 'panther', click (here) for PatchBurn version for 10.3.x support, if you are using Apple OS 10.2.8, click (here) for Pathburn version for 10.2.8 support.
Mac OS 9 Notes:
This drive is not supported under Mac OS 9 or earlier.
Operating System:
  • Macintosh
    • FireWire Interface and OS X 10.3 or above
    • USB 2.0 Interface and OS X (any version)
  • PC
    • FireWire Interface and Windows XP SP2 or later.
    • USB 2.0 Interface and Windows XP SP2 or later.
  • Linux
    • Linux compatible via supported USB and FireWire interfaces.
Installation:
Horizontal
Case Dimensions:
10.5"(D) x 7.5"(W) x 2.5"(H)
266.7mm x 190.5mm x 63.5mm
Warranty:
1 Year OWC Warranty

48 Hour Warranty Service

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Bundled Extras:

Dragon Burn Blu-ray/DVD/CD Authoring Software

Dragon Burn enables Macintosh computer users to quickly and easily begin producing audio, data, mixed-mode CDs, DVDs, and BDs (Blu-ray Discs). It also fully supports the newest internal and external drives.

Prosoft DataBackup 3 for OS X
Data Backup 3 is a powerful utility that allows you to backup, restore and synchronize your valuable data with minimal effort.

NovaBackup for Windows
NovaBACKUP has been helping millions of users recover from data loss and disasters for over 18 years. Feature rich, NovaBACKUP provides a powerful backup solution.

Media:
25 Pieces 8X DVD-R Write-Once Media

This Solution Includes:
  • OWC Mercury Pro (LG Blu-Ray Reader & Writer + Super-MultiDrive Mechanism) FireWire / USB / eSATA Combo Drive
  • Power Cable
  • FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin - 9 pin Connecting Cable - 3'
  • FireWire 400 (1394a) 6 pin - 6 pin Connecting Cable - 3'
  • eSATA connecting cable - 3'
  • USB A-B Connecting Cable - 3'
  • 25 Pieces 8X Rated DVD-R General Use Media
  • Utilities CD Including:
    • NTI DragonBurn OEM for Mac
    • Prosoft Engineering® Data Backup 3 OEM for Mac
    • NovaBackup for Windows
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