Lite-On Launched External 12X Blu-Ray Writer

Lite-On IT Corporation announces its first external Blu-ray Disc Writer. The eHBU212 is an USB 3.0 external Blu-ray write that can write Blu-ray discs at 12x speed.

The eHBU212 is an external Blu-ray writer that lets you store high-resolution photographs, share your HD videos, backup personal data, store downloads, and free hard drive space. Using the USB 3.0 interface, a generous buffer, and a 12x speed burning system, the drive has been created to burn rapidly Blu-ray discs.

With a storage capacity of up to 50 GB on a double-layer Blu-ray disc (25 GB on single layer) the eHBU212 plugs into USB port to store the equivalent of 10 average DVDs or 77 average CDs on just one Blu-ray disc. USB 3.0, the newest USB standard, gives the drive a fast connection to the computer ensuring that the eHBU212 delivers short burn times and fast disc reads.

In addition to burning DVDs and Blu-ray discs, the drive can transform any suitably specified laptop or desktop into a Blu-ray player. The drive is equipped with Cyberlink Blu-ray Suite: this gives you the chance to enjoy the movies in 1920 x 1080p high definition with superb audio. Furthermore all the applications you need for disc burning, DVD video editing, backup, and advanced disc burning are provided. With the added LightScribe technology you can create and burn your personalized designs onto the labels of LightScribe compatible DVDs and CDs.

"With the eHBU212, Lite-On is launching its first external Blu-ray writer to the market and with that is further extending its Blu-ray portfolio", says Maarten Souren, Marketing Manager at Lite-On. "The convenient external design enables end users to easily upgrade their laptops, desktops, or home theater PCs to Blu-ray without buying a new computer", adds Souren.

The eHBU212 is available since May 2011 for a suggested end-user price of €165.