Blu Ray burner brand advice at DVinfo.net

Jeff Anselmo · January 30th, 2009, 12:40 PM

Hi Folks,

Getting ready to upgrade our PC, and just wondering which Blu Ray burner brand I should get? Saw this ad:

Lite-On DH-4B1S-13 Lite-On DH-4B1S SATA Interface Blu-ray Disc Writer

And I've heard of the Pioneer brand (from Videoguys) being good as well.

Best,

Tripp Woelfel · January 30th, 2009, 06:54 PM

I don't have any knowledge of that unit. My short list had the Pioneer and the LG on it based upon reviews and feedback. I didn't get the same comfort level with Lite On, but I have no facts that would indicate it's a lesser quality.

I got the LG and although I've only burned six disks thus far, every one has been golden.

Adam Gold · January 30th, 2009, 09:31 PM

I'm with Tripp. I have the LG as well and it's been perfect from day one, and very reasonably priced.

Jeff Anselmo · January 31st, 2009, 10:55 AM

Thanks Guys,

Will have to look into the LG and the Pioneer then.

Best,

Gary Bettan · February 12th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Pioneer BDR-203 8x Blu-ray burner now in stock!

Once again Pioneer, the world’s leader in Blu-ray Disc, has raised the bar for features, performance and value. At just $229.95 the BDR-203 is the most affordable Blu-Ray Disc writer we’ve ever sold.

The BDR-203 Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD Writer is the next generation Blu-ray Disc Writer from Pioneer. This BD/DVD/CD Writer will write up to 8x on BD-R (25GB) and BD-R DL (50GB) media. This writer allows users to test & author high-definition Blu-ray Disc content while also delivering the ability for high-capacity data storage. The BDR-203 can read BD-ROM and BD-ROM DL, read/write single and dual layer BD-R & BD-RE discs, read DVD-ROM, and read/write most DVD and CD recordable media formats.

* 8x maximum writing speed on BD-R & BD-R DL media
* Write up to 50Gbytes on one BD-R DL disc (that’s more than 10 single layer DVDs)

Videoguys' Blu-ray Disc information and Blu-ray Bundles featuring the Pioneer BDR-203 Blu-ray burner

Gary

Bryan Daugherty · February 12th, 2009, 11:56 PM

What about the SONY brand burners? What do you guys think of the SONY burners?

Nicholas de Kock · February 13th, 2009, 12:13 AM

Lite-On is still a good brand itself, all my DVD writers is Lite-On and I've never had a problem. I'm looking at the "external" LG at the moment however if thats too expensive I'm just going to get a Lite-On. I have never been overly impressed with my LG writers though, I always judge a writer by how smoothly the door opens and of course if it never breaks.

Philip Younger · March 2nd, 2009, 05:05 PM

Sorry if this just adds confusion but I have both the LG and Lite-on and would say there's little, if anything, to choose between them

Craig Irving · March 4th, 2009, 08:30 AM

I have a first-gen Sony Blu-Ray burner, the BWU-100A. It's good. I don't use it much.
It may not be the fastest on the block nowadays, but it will still burn a 50GB disc....and since I use it so infrequently, the amount of time it takes to burn a disc is not too concerning.

However there's much faster SATA ones now, like the BWU-200s and (I believe) the BWU-300S.

January 30th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#1
Jeff Anselmo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 566	Blu Ray burner brand advice Hi Folks, Getting ready to upgrade our PC, and just wondering which Blu Ray burner brand I should get? Saw this ad: Lite-On DH-4B1S-13 Lite-On DH-4B1S SATA Interface Blu-ray Disc Writer And I've heard of the Pioneer brand (from Videoguys) being good as well. Best, __________________ --JA

January 31st, 2009, 10:55 AM	#4
Jeff Anselmo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 566	Thanks Guys, Will have to look into the LG and the Pioneer then. Best, __________________ --JA

February 12th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#5
Gary Bettan Sponsor: Electronic Mailbox Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Glen Cove, NY Posts: 758	Pioneer BDR-203 8x Blu-ray burner now in stock! Once again Pioneer, the world’s leader in Blu-ray Disc, has raised the bar for features, performance and value. At just $229.95 the BDR-203 is the most affordable Blu-Ray Disc writer we’ve ever sold. The BDR-203 Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD Writer is the next generation Blu-ray Disc Writer from Pioneer. This BD/DVD/CD Writer will write up to 8x on BD-R (25GB) and BD-R DL (50GB) media. This writer allows users to test & author high-definition Blu-ray Disc content while also delivering the ability for high-capacity data storage. The BDR-203 can read BD-ROM and BD-ROM DL, read/write single and dual layer BD-R & BD-RE discs, read DVD-ROM, and read/write most DVD and CD recordable media formats. * 8x maximum writing speed on BD-R & BD-R DL media * Write up to 50Gbytes on one BD-R DL disc (that’s more than 10 single layer DVDs) Videoguys' Blu-ray Disc information and Blu-ray Bundles featuring the Pioneer BDR-203 Blu-ray burner Gary __________________ Check out http://www.videoguys.com 800 323-2325 We are the video editing and live video production experts! DV InfoNet members save 5%! Use Coupon Code DVINFO5OFF

February 12th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#6
Bryan Daugherty Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky - USA Posts: 552	What about the SONY brand burners? What do you guys think of the SONY burners? __________________ 3x-HD1000u - Ikan 8000HD- custom i7 PC - Vegas Pro 13 and 11 64 bit - Premiere Pro CS4 - and a whole mess of other equipment...

January 30th, 2009, 06:54 PM	#2
Tripp Woelfel Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,745	I don't have any knowledge of that unit. My short list had the Pioneer and the LG on it based upon reviews and feedback. I didn't get the same comfort level with Lite On, but I have no facts that would indicate it's a lesser quality. I got the LG and although I've only burned six disks thus far, every one has been golden.

January 30th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#3
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	I'm with Tripp. I have the LG as well and it's been perfect from day one, and very reasonably priced.

February 13th, 2009, 12:13 AM	#7
Nicholas de Kock Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: KLD, South Africa Posts: 983	Lite-On is still a good brand itself, all my DVD writers is Lite-On and I've never had a problem. I'm looking at the "external" LG at the moment however if thats too expensive I'm just going to get a Lite-On. I have never been overly impressed with my LG writers though, I always judge a writer by how smoothly the door opens and of course if it never breaks.

March 2nd, 2009, 05:05 PM	#8
Philip Younger Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 207	Sorry if this just adds confusion but I have both the LG and Lite-on and would say there's little, if anything, to choose between them

March 4th, 2009, 08:30 AM	#9
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	I have a first-gen Sony Blu-Ray burner, the BWU-100A. It's good. I don't use it much. It may not be the fastest on the block nowadays, but it will still burn a 50GB disc....and since I use it so infrequently, the amount of time it takes to burn a disc is not too concerning. However there's much faster SATA ones now, like the BWU-200s and (I believe) the BWU-300S.