Panasonic Blu-ray SW-5582 Blu-ray drive for 868.99 USD

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Looks like Blu-Ray is going to change the way we live with DVD. Panasonic now has make commercially available a Blu-Ray burner and will retail at 868.99USD.

The next generation of storage, backup, and media is here with Blu-ray drives. The Blu-ray disc format offers 5 to 10 times more storage than DVD, meaning 25 to 50 GB of data can be stored on a single Blu-ray disc. Blu-ray drives will lead the way for next generation data and high definition movie storage. The new Panasonic SW-5582 Blu-ray drive is an advanced computer Blu-ray burner that uses brand new Blu-ray writable (BD-R) and Blu-ray re-writeable (BD-RE) 25GB single layer and 50GB double layer Blu-ray discs for storage of data, computer backup, high-definition movies and more. With Panasonic Blu-ray drives you get backwards compatibility with all the most popular DVD media formats such as DVD RAM discs, Dual Layer DVD, Double Layer DVD, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-R/RW with CD-R/RW support too! Panasonic Blu-ray drives are the industries first, fastest, and most compatible Blu-ray drives. With the power of a Blu-ray burner comes the next generation of data storage technology. Able to burn 25GB on a single layer Blu-ray disc and up to 50GB on a double layer Blu-ray disc, the Panasonic SW-5582 has created a future for high density and secure computer and data storage including backup, high definition movies, photos and anything else you can imagine. Specifications: Type: Internal Interface: IDE / ATAPI Loading Method: Tray Load Weight: 2.5 lbs Dimensions: 7 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 1.5” System Requirements: PC: Intel® Pentium® 700 MHz Microsoft® Windows® ME, 2000, XP Burning software Minimum of 64 MB of RAM Available 5.25" drive bay and IDE connection MAC: Mac OS 10.2 or higher for full functionality Burning software Available 5.25" drive bay and IDE connection