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Pioneer BDR-203 review

Back up your HDD using Blu-ray magic

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-06-16June 16th 2009

Price at launch £200.00
Product Type Blu-ray Writer
Optical Media Supported BD-R/RE
Compatible Drive Bay Width 5.25"
Colour Black
Brand Name Pioneer
Form Factor Internal
Buffer 4 MB
Maximum DVD Write Speed 16x
Maximum DVD Rewrite Speed 8x
Maximum DVD Read Speed 16x
Maximum CD Write Speed 32x
Maximum CD Rewrite Speed 24x
Maximum CD Read Speed 40x
Maximum BD Write Speed 8x
Maximum BD Rewrite Speed 2x
Maximum BD Read Speed 8x
Dual-Layer Media Supported Yes
Height 42.3 mm
Width 148.0 mm
Depth 180.0 mm
Manufacturer Pioneer Corporation
Product Model BDR-203BK
Product Name BDR-203BK 8x Blu-ray Drive
Package Type Bulk
Manufacturer Part Number BDR-203BK-SW
Manufacturer Website Address www.pioneer.co.uk
Marketing Information

The BDR-203BK is our first Blu-ray writer to achieve write speeds of 8x on Single Layer (25GB SL) and Dual Layer (50GB DL) BD-R discs.
Weight (Approximate) 820.0 g

Product Summary

BDR-203BK

Pioneer BDR-203BK

Price at launch

£200.00

For

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Good write speed

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Good capacity available on Blu-ray discs

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Can watch Blu-rays on your PC

Against

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Possibly a dying breed with cheaper storage available

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