I-O Data Japan sent out a press release this morning, announcing its new portable 6x Blu-ray Disc writer, the BRP-U6. While measuring a mere 137×154×20mm, this USB bus powered drive is capable of 6x BD-R, 6x BD-R LTH, 4x BD-R DL, 2x BD-RE and 2x BD-RE DL writing speeds and a maximum BD read speed of 6x. The BRP-U6 is also backwards compatible with all DVD and CD formats and comes bundled with Nero 9 Essentials.
The BRP-U6 is expected to ship in early December for a suggested retail price of 22,100 Yen ($266US).
Newer news items:
- Mitsubishi ARLEDIA DVD-R Media Now Available Under Verbatim Brand
- Pioneer Ships BDR-206MBK BDXL Compatible Blu-ray Disc Writer
- Lite-On Announces eNAU608 External Slim DVD Writer With LabelTag And Customizable Cover
- I-O Data Announces Two New 3D-Enabled Blu-ray Disc Writers
- Lite-On iHAS624 DVD Writer Combines LightScribe And LabelTag
Older news items:
- Plextor Launches PX-L890SA 24x DVD Writer
- Plextor Announces PX-LB950SA 12x Blu-ray Disc Writer
- Lite-On Launches External Slim 8x DVD Writer With Customizable Cover
- Sony Optiarc America Introduces Next-Generation Blu-Ray Disc Rewritable Drives
- Lite-On Announces eNAU108 External Slim 8x DVD Writer
