Pioneer releases second-generation 128GB BDR-2207 Blu-ray drive ($99.99 list price) - Blu-ray Forum

HDTV1080P · 06-19-2012, 11:53 PM

Pioneer releases second-generation 128GB BDR-2207 Blu-ray drive ($99.99 list price)

The first generation 128GB BDXL Pioneer BDR-206MBK Blu-ray drive list price was $199 and only did up to 6 times writing speed.

The new second generation 128GB BDXL Pioneer BDR-2207 Blu-ray drive list price is only $99.99 and supports up to 12 times writing speed. Pioneer is scheduled to release this new and improved BDXL Blu-ray drive in May 2012. 128GB quad layer and 100GB triple layer BDXL Blu-ray discs are fully supported. Standard 50GB dual layer and 25GB singles layer Blu-ray discs are also fully supported.

Pioneer BDR-2207 Blu-ray burner

Installation Manual

Media Support List

Product Overview

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...rives/BDR-2207

HDTV1080P · 06-19-2012, 11:55 PM

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OrlandoEastwood · 06-22-2012, 05:12 PM

Sweet. I've been considering getting the external Pioneer BDR XL drive that was $140. Will have to search this one out since it's only $100.

TheRaptMuse · 06-30-2012, 04:21 AM

Don't really know where to post this since I am apparently unable to make a new thread...?

I am in the process of buying parts and building a PC from scratch, mostly for gaming, to be hooked up to an HDTV that I still need to buy, but also to watch Blu-rays with. I've been looking at drives for a while now, and almost all of the ones I can find below $100 are OEM, so they don't come with cables or screws (I don't care about the software not being included, I'll deal with that later

). I just care about physically being able to install the drive in the computer, and have the computer recognize it.

Is there a good drive that suits my needs? Ideally in the 50 - 75 dollar range. I don't care about being able to burn blu-rays, just read them. I was planning to order all the other PC parts tonight until I discovered last minute that nothing other than the Blu-ray drive itself was included for the one I had wanted originally. So it is currently holding up the whole process of ordering the computer since I want everything to ship at once so once I've put everything together I don't have to open the case again.

HDTV1080P · 06-30-2012, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRaptMuse

Don't really know where to post this since I am apparently unable to make a new thread...?

I am in the process of buying parts and building a PC from scratch, mostly for gaming, to be hooked up to an HDTV that I still need to buy, but also to watch Blu-rays with. I've been looking at drives for a while now, and almost all of the ones I can find below $100 are OEM, so they don't come with cables or screws (I don't care about the software not being included, I'll deal with that later

). I just care about physically being able to install the drive in the computer, and have the computer recognize it.

Is there a good drive that suits my needs? Ideally in the 50 - 75 dollar range. I don't care about being able to burn blu-rays, just read them. I was planning to order all the other PC parts tonight until I discovered last minute that nothing other than the Blu-ray drive itself was included for the one I had wanted originally. So it is currently holding up the whole process of ordering the computer since I want everything to ship at once so once I've put everything together I don't have to open the case again.

When it comes to reading quality all the Blu-ray drives are about the same. Its only when it comes to writing (burning) optical discs that there is a big difference in quality. All computer Blu-ray drives since they read at least 2 times speed will handle Blu-ray 3-D just fine even if they do not say Blu-ray in the specs. The Blu-ray software that you purchase for under $100 is what determines the features. The Blu-ray software is profile 2.0 with BD-LIVE and also offers the Blu-ray 3-D feature for those consumers with a 3-D display.

So if you are looking for a real cheap Blu-ray drive you can purchase a Asus Blu-ray drive for only $59.95 at Amazon with free shipping. It will read Blu-rays at 12 times speed and DVD’s at 16 times speed. Of course for another $40 you could get the top of the line Pioneer BDR-2207 writer that reads the new BDXL Blu-rays discs that are 128GB (All movie discs are 25GB-50GB maximum). But if you have no plans on writing Blu-rays then you can save yourself $40.

PirateBooty · 07-03-2012, 06:27 AM

I just ordered one of these from Amazon. They have it for $88.71, currently, if anyone is interested.

SlaughterX · 07-04-2012, 04:37 AM

One of these is going in my next PC.

HDTV1080P · 07-04-2012, 07:22 PM

I have the first generation Pioneer BDXL drive (BDR-206MBK). When and if I find time to start burning some optical discs I will then purchase this Pioneer second generation BDXL writer or a future generation Blu-ray writer. I have been so busy with other things I only use my Pioneer computer Blu-ray drive for reading Blu-rays.

jointmedias · 08-11-2012, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PirateBooty

I just ordered one of these from Amazon. They have it for $88.71, currently, if anyone is interested.

I am interested in, this is a good price.I want to buy it. thank you

HDTV1080P · 09-12-2012, 06:01 AM

Since I am going to install an OCZ RevoDrive solid state drive in my PC, I decided to replace my first generation Pioneer BDXL drive early since I am already going to be inside my PC. Was able to get the second generation Pioneer BDR-2207 for $86.63 with free shipping from Amazon.

06-19-2012, 11:53 PM	#1
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Hardware reviews:11	Pioneer releases second-generation 128GB BDR-2207 Blu-ray drive ($99.99 list price) Pioneer releases second-generation 128GB BDR-2207 Blu-ray drive ($99.99 list price) The first generation 128GB BDXL Pioneer BDR-206MBK Blu-ray drive list price was $199 and only did up to 6 times writing speed. The new second generation 128GB BDXL Pioneer BDR-2207 Blu-ray drive list price is only $99.99 and supports up to 12 times writing speed. Pioneer is scheduled to release this new and improved BDXL Blu-ray drive in May 2012. 128GB quad layer and 100GB triple layer BDXL Blu-ray discs are fully supported. Standard 50GB dual layer and 25GB singles layer Blu-ray discs are also fully supported. Pioneer BDR-2207 Blu-ray burner Installation Manual Media Support List Product Overview http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...rives/BDR-2207

06-22-2012, 05:12 PM	#3
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Mexico, OH Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:450 DVD collection:2 PS3 collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 73 Trading Score:20	Sweet. I've been considering getting the external Pioneer BDR XL drive that was $140. Will have to search this one out since it's only $100. TRAUMATIC POSSESSION 2D: THE TAPE - UNRATED Now Available on DVD! "I'm bad, and that's good. I will never be good, and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be than me." Last edited by OrlandoEastwood; 06-22-2012 at 05:15 PM.

07-04-2012, 07:22 PM	#8
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Hardware reviews:11	I have the first generation Pioneer BDXL drive (BDR-206MBK). When and if I find time to start burning some optical discs I will then purchase this Pioneer second generation BDXL writer or a future generation Blu-ray writer. I have been so busy with other things I only use my Pioneer computer Blu-ray drive for reading Blu-rays. Last edited by HDTV1080P; 07-04-2012 at 07:24 PM.

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06-19-2012, 11:55 PM	#2
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Hardware reviews:11	This thread has now been restored Blu-ray.com had a database lost where around 7 weeks of forum posts were completely lost. At the High-Def Digest website most of my posts are an exact duplicate or very similar to the posts at Blu-ray.com. I restored this thread that was lost at Blu-ray.com with posts from the High-Def website which is like a running backup in case there is a server data loss.

06-30-2012, 04:21 AM	#4
TheRaptMuse New Member Member since:Jun 2012	Don't really know where to post this since I am apparently unable to make a new thread...? I am in the process of buying parts and building a PC from scratch, mostly for gaming, to be hooked up to an HDTV that I still need to buy, but also to watch Blu-rays with. I've been looking at drives for a while now, and almost all of the ones I can find below $100 are OEM, so they don't come with cables or screws (I don't care about the software not being included, I'll deal with that later ). I just care about physically being able to install the drive in the computer, and have the computer recognize it. Is there a good drive that suits my needs? Ideally in the 50 - 75 dollar range. I don't care about being able to burn blu-rays, just read them. I was planning to order all the other PC parts tonight until I discovered last minute that nothing other than the Blu-ray drive itself was included for the one I had wanted originally. So it is currently holding up the whole process of ordering the computer since I want everything to ship at once so once I've put everything together I don't have to open the case again.

07-03-2012, 06:27 AM	#6
PirateBooty Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Turn around. Very slowly... Blu-ray collection:663 PS3 collection:312	I just ordered one of these from Amazon. They have it for $88.71, currently, if anyone is interested.

07-04-2012, 04:37 AM	#7
SlaughterX Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Du Quoin, IL Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:551 DVD collection:6 PS3 collection:30 Trading Score:1	One of these is going in my next PC.

09-12-2012, 06:01 AM	#10
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Hardware reviews:11	Since I am going to install an OCZ RevoDrive solid state drive in my PC, I decided to replace my first generation Pioneer BDXL drive early since I am already going to be inside my PC. Was able to get the second generation Pioneer BDR-2207 for $86.63 with free shipping from Amazon.