Pioneer BDR-202 burner (PC) - Blu-ray Forum

KevinShaw · 09-18-2007, 06:15 PM

I just ordered a Pioneer BDR-202 Blu-ray burner from Videoguys and would appreciate any comments from other users of this drive before I install it. Thanks!

BigB88 · 09-18-2007, 06:27 PM

I don't believe this guy writes BluRay dual layer, meaning your overall capacity on write operations will be 25GB. At least I don't think this drive has this capability. Should have gotten the Sony BWU-100A.

KevinShaw · 09-19-2007, 01:02 PM

Hmmmm. Looks like the Sony drive you mentioned only has a 2X burn speed compared to 4X for the Pioneer, so that's an interesting trade-off. Since I don't anticipate a need or desire for burning dual-layer discs I guess I'm okay, but thanks for the tip.

JadedRaverLA · 09-19-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinShaw

Hmmmm. Looks like the Sony drive you mentioned only has a 2X burn speed compared to 4X for the Pioneer, so that's an interesting trade-off. Since I don't anticipate a need or desire for burning dual-layer discs I guess I'm okay, but thanks for the tip.

You are correct that the new Pioneer drive can burn at 4x on select BD-R media (I hear Verbatim works well). The Sony cannot. However, the Pioneer cannot write or READ dual layer BD-R or BD-RE discs (it does fine with BD-ROM dual layered discs). So, it's definitely a trade off. Otherwise it seems to be a well-built drive.

KevinShaw · 09-20-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JadedRaverLA

However, the Pioneer cannot write or READ dual layer BD-R or BD-RE discs...

Yeah, I wondered about that. Is it possible this could be changed via a future firmware update?

saljr · 09-20-2007, 08:54 PM

Will this player be able to play the newer Blu-Ray movies that are 50GB?

ADIDAS · 09-20-2007, 11:49 PM

I just got the same drive from Videoguys.

Once I got my Sata cables, the drive installed easily. Plug and Play.

So far I am using the TDK BD-RE media that came with the package.

I am using Encore CS3, and have had variable success getting short clips to play on the PS3. I am still trying to sort out if it is issues with the media or software.

I was getting an error on the larger burns until I disabled my virus software.

There are enough compatability issues and expense with single layer media. I don't think I would ever use dual layer anyway, or at least until I get my 20x drive in four years.

KevinShaw · 09-21-2007, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ADIDAS

Once I got my Sata cables, the drive installed easily. Plug and Play.

Ah, I hadn't thought about that. Guess I need to find an SATA cable or visit the local computer store.

I agree about not using dual-layer discs and don't anticipate anyone giving me one, so I should be okay for now. Good to know though what the limitations of the drive are, at least with the current firmware.

McBain · 09-22-2007, 01:33 PM

Pioneer link:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...tailsComponent

Grubert · 11-12-2007, 12:00 PM

Review of the BDR-202 here:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/reviews/Pion...er-Mini-Review

09-18-2007, 06:15 PM	#1
KevinShaw Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Folsom, CA	Pioneer BDR-202 burner (PC) I just ordered a Pioneer BDR-202 Blu-ray burner from Videoguys and would appreciate any comments from other users of this drive before I install it. Thanks!

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09-18-2007, 06:27 PM	#2
BigB88 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I don't believe this guy writes BluRay dual layer, meaning your overall capacity on write operations will be 25GB. At least I don't think this drive has this capability. Should have gotten the Sony BWU-100A.

09-19-2007, 01:02 PM	#3
KevinShaw Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Folsom, CA	Hmmmm. Looks like the Sony drive you mentioned only has a 2X burn speed compared to 4X for the Pioneer, so that's an interesting trade-off. Since I don't anticipate a need or desire for burning dual-layer discs I guess I'm okay, but thanks for the tip.

09-20-2007, 08:54 PM	#6
saljr Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Stockton,California	Will this player be able to play the newer Blu-Ray movies that are 50GB?

09-20-2007, 11:49 PM	#7
ADIDAS Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007	I just got the same drive from Videoguys. Once I got my Sata cables, the drive installed easily. Plug and Play. So far I am using the TDK BD-RE media that came with the package. I am using Encore CS3, and have had variable success getting short clips to play on the PS3. I am still trying to sort out if it is issues with the media or software. I was getting an error on the larger burns until I disabled my virus software. There are enough compatability issues and expense with single layer media. I don't think I would ever use dual layer anyway, or at least until I get my 20x drive in four years.

09-22-2007, 01:33 PM	#9
McBain Senior Member Member since:Oct 2006	Pioneer link: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...tailsComponent

11-12-2007, 12:00 PM	#10
Grubert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2006 Blu-ray collection:573 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Review of the BDR-202 here: http://www.cdfreaks.com/reviews/Pion...er-Mini-Review

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