New Pioneer Blu-Ray Disc Computer Drive Delivers High Definition Film Playback to PC Fans

Demonstrating its continued commitment to high definition optical
disc technology, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announces the
BDC-2202, a robust Blu-ray Disc
computer drive, which will be available to consumers beginning next
month for a suggested price of $299.  When installed in a properly
configured PC, the Pioneer Blu-ray Disc combination drive allows users
to playback new high definition Blu-ray Disc film titles as well as
read and write digital content to DVD and CD, fulfilling their storage
and entertainment needs.   

The drive can read BD-ROM/BD-R/BD-RE at up to 5X and can read BD-ROM
(DL) and BD-R/-RE (DL) at up to 2X speed.  It comes bundled with media
software that ensures compatibility with commercially released Blu-ray Disc movies. 
It also allows users to create personal DVD movies and digital photo
slideshows, securely backup personal data and media files to DVD or CD,
and create and burn favorite music to CD.  The software also offers a
Direct-to-Disc feature allowing aspiring filmmakers to capture movies
directly from the camcorder to DVD without the inconvenience of using
vital hard drive space. 

“With the BDC-2202, computer savvy consumers are now privy to what
was previously only available to professional users.  In addition to
maintaining the same benefits of current optical disc drives, the
included software means users can now enjoy their favorite Blu-ray Disc movies as well as their own personal disc creations,” said Andy Parsons, senior vice president at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

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