Blu-Ray 10X for $148.99!

[KiLLrB]

Loookin around for a good deal on a 8X blu ray Drive and found this

SAMSUNG SH-B083A 8X SATA Blu-Ray Writer

And they accept PayPal

10X!!! $148.99 Free shippin in the us Newegg.com - LG WH10LS30K 10X Blu-ray Burner - LightScribe Support - Bulk - Blu-Ray Burners


SPECS


Write Speed
BD-R 10X
BD-RE 2X
DVD+R 16X
DVD+RW 8X
DVD-R 16X
DVD-RW 6X
CD-R 48X
CD-RW 24X
DVD+R DL 2.4x
4x CLV
8x PCAV
DVD-R DL 8X
DVD-RAM 12X
Read Speed
BD-ROM 8X
DVD-ROM 16X
CD-ROM 48X

 

[daguin]

Re: Blu-Ray 8X for $125

From the ad --

SAMSUNG SH-B083A 8X SATA Blu-Ray Writer Black Drive Retail

Key Features:
Supports BD, DVD, CD formats read & DVD, CD formats write Advanced technologies for BD support


Its a bluray READER and a DVD & CD writer. It READS BD, DVD, & CD. It writes only DVD & CD

Peace,
dave

**EDIT** On the Spec page it lists 8X WRITE We need to look at this closer. I'll do some more research here. May be a good find

 

[KiLLrB]

Re: Blu-Ray 8X for $125

From the ad --

SAMSUNG SH-B083A 8X SATA Blu-Ray Writer Black Drive Retail

Key Features:
Supports BD, DVD, CD formats read & DVD, CD formats write Advanced technologies for BD support


Its a bluray READER and a DVD & CD writer. It READS BD, DVD, & CD. It writes only DVD & CD

Peace,
dave

Read the specifications it sez 8X BD write speed:

General
Type Blu-Ray Writer
Type of packaging Retail
Panel Color Black
Specification
Buffer 2MB
Labeling Technology LightScribed
Interface SATA
Burning Software Yes
DVD Specification
DVD Read speed 16X
DVD-RAM Write speed 16X
DVD-R DL Write 8X
DVD+R DL Write 8X
DVD+RW Write 8X
DVD-RW Write 6X
DVD-R Write 16X
CD Specification
CD Re-write Speed 32X
CD Read Speed 48X
CD Write Speed 48X
Blu-Ray Specification
Blu-Ray Re-write Speed 2X
Blu-Ray Read Speed 8X
Blu-Ray Write Speed 8X

 

[daguin]

Re: Blu-Ray 8X for $125

Read the specifications it sez 8X BD write speed

Simultaneous posting LOL!

It's out of stock I'm into research mode

Peace,
dave

 

[kingdave2357]

Re: Blu-Ray 8X for $125

i think ive seen a BH08LS20(or maybe a WH08) on ebay for $170, check ebay sometimes you can get em cheap
EDIT: check newegg.com as well

 

[daguin]

Re: Blu-Ray 8X for $125

Most of what I'm finding is from the UK and/or Oz-NZ

I wonder why (or if) it wasn't released in the US?

In any event. the next best price I've found was $144, but it is in NZ

Peace,
dave

**EDIT** I'm also seeing other spec sheets that only list read -- still looking

 

[kingdave2357]

Re: Blu-Ray 8X for $125

LG 8x Lightscribe Blu-ray/DVD Disc Burner Writer Drive - eBay (item 370296797295 end time Mar-25-10 12:48:25 PDT)
$160 with FREE ship from the USA!!!

 

[KiLLrB]

Re: Blu-Ray 8X for $125

10X!!! $148.99 Free shippin in the us Newegg.com - LG WH10LS30K 10X Blu-ray Burner - LightScribe Support - Bulk - Blu-Ray Burners


SPECS


Write Speed
BD-R 10X
BD-RE 2X
DVD+R 16X
DVD+RW 8X
DVD-R 16X
DVD-RW 6X
CD-R 48X
CD-RW 24X
DVD+R DL 2.4x
4x CLV
8x PCAV
DVD-R DL 8X
DVD-RAM 12X
Read Speed
BD-ROM 8X
DVD-ROM 16X
CD-ROM 48X

 

[daguin]

Re: Blu-Ray 8X for $125

I'm not finding anyone in the US that has the Samsung unit in stock.

Peace,
dave

 

[kingdave2357]

Re: Blu-Ray 8X for $125

10X!!! $148.99 Free shippin in the us Newegg.com - LG WH10LS30K 10X Blu-ray Burner - LightScribe Support - Bulk - Blu-Ray Burners

nice find!!! i might get one at that price, keep it around to replace my 8X when the time comes