12x 's available on newegg

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Newegg.com - Pioneer Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 5X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA Internal Blu-ray Burner Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD Writer Model BDR-205BKS - Blu-Ray Burners

nice price too!!

 

[laze_doctor]

Have you seen the other thread.. doubt was raised as to whether the 12x drives actually contain 12x diodes.

 

[daguin]

Have you seen the other thread.. doubt was raised as to whether the 12x drives actually contain 12x diodes.

I think a better way to say this is that we are still investigating whether this is the same diode as the one in the 8DX drive. It IS a 12x burner, but they may have achieved the faster speed via means other than a new diode.

We need some more tested. However, you should know that you are going into the experiment possibly paying extra for the same diode as the one in the 8X.

Peace,
dave

 

[Slipstream]

Yes I did see the other thread. This thread was to bring awareness of the availability of these drives.

 

[bryce007]

according to the review on newegg, no one has gotten write speeds of 12x yet. I'm not sure if that is due to the media being used, or if the diode/optics/whatever aren't as efficient as was expected. Who knows.

 

[Prototype]

Sidenote: I really, really abhor the reviewers that TYPE EVERY SINGLE WORD LIKE THIS. It irks me to no end.

Back on topic: Let's hope that there's some more conclusive evidence as to the real power of the diode in these drives soon.

 

[Meatball]

I'm having Mohrenburg make one of these diodes into a module. I'm sure he will share an output reading or two before he sends it off to me. Its not happening yet, but quite soon!

-Tyler

 

[Tabish]

Not a bad starting price too. Just $220

Hopefully it will drop under $200 soon.