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OWC Value Line 12X Blu-ray Reader/16X DVDRW DL/CDRW Super-MultiDrive with Software Bundle. Includes Prosoft Backup 3, NTI Dragonburn 4.5.x, and Smile On My Mac Disc Label Printer Software. 1 Year OWC Warranty. (OWCVLU2BD12XB)

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OWC Value Line

16X USB 2.0 External Blu-ray Reader
with Software

Mac / PC / USB 2.0 & 1.1
Add Plug and Play CD and DVD disc burning to any USB equipped computer.

The OWC Value Line Optical Drive Solution makes CD & DVD burning Plug and Play easy. A fast USB 2.0 interface and a lightweight plastic design provides portable convenience and flexibility for use with both Macs and PCs. Now you can add high performance optical drive functionality with stylish value to notebook or desktop computers.

Reads Blu-ray discs
Although commercial Blu-ray movie playback is not supported in OS X, Blu-ray discs do mount on the desktop and can be backed up to the computer or played via third party software options.
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.
Note: This drive is NOT LightScribe or LabelFlash equipped.
Total Backup & Archive Solution
Backing up to optical media is becoming increasing more popular - especially for photos, audio files and video. This optical solution includes all the software you need to archive your data on either a Mac or a PC. Don't let your only copy be the one on your hard drive - optical media is durable, portable and easy to store.
Note: Apple's DVD Player application only works with an internal optical drive or the Apple's external SuperDrive. To play DVDs with your drive, we recommend the free VLC Player, which can be downloaded from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Includes

OWC Value Line includes
  • OWC Value Line Blu-ray Drive
  • UL Listed U.S./International Auto Switching 100 ~ 240v, 50/60Hz input, 12 Volt 2 Amp, 5 Volt 2 Amp output Power Supply (adapter plugs for International use sold separately). For replacement power supply, click here.
  • USB A-B Connecting Cable - 3'
  • Backup and Utility software CD
    • ProSoft Engineering® Data Backup for Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later
    • NovaStor NovaBACKUP® for Windows 2000 or later
    • Dragon Burn Blu-ray/DVD/CD Authoring Software for Mac OS X 10.4 or later
  • OWC Disc Labeling Software Bundle
    • LightScribe System Software
    • LightScribe Simple Labeler
    • Smile On My Mac: DiskLabel

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Product Specifications:

Chipset

  • Sunplus IT SATALink SPIF303

Standard Mechanism

    Pioneer BDC-207DBK Specs:

    General

    Drive Type
    Internal Blu-ray Reader & DVD/CD Writer
    Form Factor
    5.25" Desktop
    Interface
    SATA
    Loading Mechanism
    Tray
    Bezel Color
    Black
    Buffer Memory
    4MB
    Mounting Orientation
    Vertical / Horizontal
    Manufacturer Model Number
    BDC-207DBK
    RoHS Compliant
    Yes

    Physical

    Height (max)
    42.3mm (1.67")
    Width (max)
    148.1mm (5.83")
    Length (max)
    180.1mm (7.09")
    Weight (typical)
    750g (1.65lbs.)

    Maximum Read Speeds

    BD-ROM
    8X
    BD-R
    8X
    BD-RE
    8X
    BD-ROM (Dual Layer)
    8X
    BD-R (Dual Layer)
    8X
    BD-RE (Dual Layer)
    6X
    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
    40X
    CD-R
    40X
    CD-RW
    24X

    Maximum Write Speeds

    DVD-R
    16X
    DVD+R
    16X
    DVD-R (Dual Layer)
    8X
    DVD+R (Dual Layer)
    8X
    DVD-RW
    6X
    DVD+RW
    8X
    CD-R
    40X
    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 Capability
    No

    Performance

    Supported Formats
    BD-ROM, BD-ROM DL, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
    Recording Modes
    Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Packet Writing (variable and fixed), Multi-Session

    Reliability

    System Requirements

    Mac
    Mac OS 10.2 or higher
    Authoring software, such as Roxio Toast
    Available 5.25" drive bay and SATA connection
    At this time Commercial Blue-ray movie playback not supported in OS X.
    PC
    Intel® Pentium® 700 MHz
    Microsoft® Windows® ME, 2000, XP
    Burning software
    Minimum of 64MB of RAM
    Available 5.25" drive bay and SATA connection
    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 the Apple --->System Preferences ---> Energy Saver and uncheck "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible."
  • Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader + DVD&CD Writer

LED Indicator

  • Preconfigured solutions only

Solution Material

  • ABS Plastic

Port Configuration

  • (1) USB 2.0 port

Max Data Transfer Rate

  • USB 2.0 - 480Mbps (or 60MB/sec)

Cooling

  • Fanless

Macintosh System Requirements

  • Mac OS 8.6 or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1 port.
  • USB 2.0 functionality requires Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later.

Windows System Requirements

  • Windows 98SE or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1 port.
  • USB 2.0 functionality requires Windows 2000 or later.

Power Supply

External Case Dimensions

  • 7.6 in (D) x 7.2 in (W) x 2 in (H)
    (19.30 cm x 18.28 cm x 5.08 cm)

Enclosure Weight

  • Less than 0.65lbs (0.29kg)

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

Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n OWCVLU2BD12XB UPC#: 794504771725

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
Prosoft Macworld 4.5 mice
Prosoft Engineering® Data Backup 3 for Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later
Backup Made Easy. Data Backup makes it easy to backup to FireWire and USB drives, network drives, CDs and even DVDs. Make schedules so you don't need to 'think' about backing up... It does it for you.
A $59.00 Value! View detailed software info, or click here to purchase software separately from solution
Novastor
NovaStor NovaBACKUP® Solution 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. Built-in support for hundreds of the most popular storage devices and a step-by-step backup and restore wizard makes NovaBACKUP extremely easy to use. Requires Windows 2000 or later.
A $49.95 Value! View detailed software info
OWC 16X Value Line Mfr P/N: OWCVLU2BD12XB OWC SKU: OWCVLU2BD12XB USB 2.0 External Blu-ray Combo Drive 1 Year Warranty Ships: Same Day only $79.99 Other World Computing OWCVLU2BD12XB In Stock, Click to Buy Now
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