New Sony Blu-ray rewritable drives to support 3D

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/upgrades-and-peripherals/storage/blu-ray-and-hd-dvd-drives/images/Sony-Optiarc-blu-ray-200-200.jpg"/><p>Sony has announced that it will be producing half-height internet Blu-ray Disc rewritable drives – which will allow playback of 3D Blu-ray movies. </p><p>Sony Optiarc America has announced that the new drives have a 12x recording speed for single BD-R content and 8x for dual-layer. </p><p>"Available in a retail and OEM configuration, the new drives are an ideal replacement burner for a standard DVD drive while offering all the benefits of Blu-ray Disc technology, including Blu-ray 3D high-definition playback," explained Sony's release.</p><p><strong>SATA</strong></p><p>"The internal drives feature a Serial ATA (SATA) interface and standard 5.25-inch form-factor for easy installation inside a desktop PC," it adds. </p><p>"They also incorporate intelligent monitoring for consistent recording, and adjusting read-speed technology which enhances smooth playback."</p><p>The drives will be available in November in the US, although there is as yet no details on UK release date or pricing. </p><img border="0" height="1" src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/9809/s/f5efb2b/mf.gif" width="1"/><div class='mf-related'><p>

New Sony Blu-ray rewritable drives to support 3D

Sony has announced that it will be producing half-height internet Blu-ray Disc rewritable drives – which will allow playback of 3D Blu-ray ...

Continue Reading>>