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  _Bruce_ on 05/12/2011 - 13:06

  +4

  I haven't looked into it, but I would be very hesitant to get a USB2 Bluray burner, I'd be very concerned about buffer under runs, I'm surprised that such a thing exists.

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    Make it so on 05/12/2011 - 13:15

    +4

    some reviews say you need to "Buffalo Turbo USB" software to be able to reach "6X" speed.

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      _Bruce_ on 05/12/2011 - 13:29

      +2

      This should ring alarm bells to anyone. You don't fix hardware problems with software.

      My best guess is they somehow limit the interrupts from other devices to allow this device to see more of the possible bandwidth, but that is the sort of thing I DO NOT want a third party doing to my machine.

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        digitalaxon on 05/12/2011 - 13:56

        It could also be using some basic LZ type compression - which would be almost pointless when trying to compress a videostream which is one main reasons to use bluray… USB2 is 480mb so even with the overheads you should be able to reach ~30mb without issues (which is more than adequate for bluray)

        I would personally spend the extra $40 and purchase either a self powered burner using one of those panasonic laptop BD-R drives — much more compact and easier to transport.

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        _Bruce_ on 05/12/2011 - 14:35

        USB2 is 480Mb/s ideal maximum at the controller. This means that in perfect conditions all USB devices including transmission overheads will total 480Mb/s. The problem with devices like this is that they need sustained reliable transmission speeds (even if lower) and USB was never designed for this.

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  digitalaxon on 05/12/2011 - 13:13

  Looks like price has just gone up $10 to $69 ….

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  enforcer103 on 05/12/2011 - 13:21

  how do you return one?

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  luckyluke1137 on 05/12/2011 - 13:51

  If it worked with Mac I would get it straight away. A little limited having no blu-ray on a mac.

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    Domingo on 05/12/2011 - 14:25

    +5

    You had a few extra words in there. Should read:

    A little limited having a mac.

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      _Bruce_ on 05/12/2011 - 14:39

      Mostly only because of frustrating closed standards, misguided DRM bad software patents.

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        justtoreply on 05/12/2011 - 15:07

        DRM is a windows issue too.

        In fact, I'd say its worse on windows. It has the largest number of programs and users available, so it's expected that microsoft do more to protect people developing for their platform.

        And yes, I am a windows user.

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        _Bruce_ on 05/12/2011 - 16:19

        Most of the time DRM is used to ensure that media is only used by certain software. You are then at the whim of what the manufacturer wants to support in terms of platform, and due to market share Windows is usually a safe bet.

        The inconvenience associated with application DRM, CD keys and the like as separate to this issue, and affect all platforms equally.

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      WhiteEvo6 on 05/12/2011 - 19:29

      Closed standards we have but not closed minds, trying opening yours

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        Domingo on 06/12/2011 - 00:10

        My gf owns a macbook and a macbook air. And my dad's partner owns an air. Guess who gets to do all the troubleshooting? I stand by what I said/typed.