Reading speed
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| DVD-ROM read speed |
16 x |
| DVD-RAM read speed |
12 x |
| CD-ROM read speed |
48 x |
| BD-ROM read speed |
8 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| CD read speed |
48 x |
| DVD+R read speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R read speed |
16 x |
Writing speed
| CD-R write speed |
48 x |
| CD-RW write speed |
32 x |
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
32 x |
| DVD+R write speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R write speed |
16 x |
| DVD+RW write speed |
8 x |
| DVD-RW write speed |
6 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer write speed |
8 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer write speed |
8 x |
| DVD-RAM write speed |
12 x |
Access time
| CD-ROM drive average random access time |
150 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time |
150 ms |
| BD-ROM average random access time |
250 ms |
Record modes
| Multi session |
Y |
| Random write |
Y |
| Sequential writing |
Y |
| Disc-at-once (DAO) |
Y |
Other features
| Device write media compatibility |
DVD+/-RW,DVD+/-R,CD-R,CD-RW |
| Device read media compatibility |
BD-ROM,BD-R,BD-RE,DVD-ROM,DVD+/-RW,DVD+/-R |
Performance
| Optical disc diameter |
120 mm |
| Drive device, buffer size |
2 MB |
| Interface |
Serial ATA |
BC-08B1ST - 8X Blu-ray Combo, Black (Retail)
ASUS BC-08B1ST is a powerful and energy-saving Blu-ray drive capable of reading/writing/ re-writing data on 8X BD read Combo formats. It is capable of disc encryption and provides high-definition images with its optimum burning strategy.
TTHD (Ture Theater High Definition)
TTHD Technology is an innovative suite of advanced video enhancement technologies that deliver unsurpassed quality for DVD movies on PCbased home-theater systems.
TTHD fills the gap between standard resolution content and high-definition display capabilities, Boosting DVD video quality to achieve HD-like results and smoother playback. TTHD enables you to enjoy high definition display.
Disc Encryption
Disc Encryption allows you to protect an entire disc or its partial content contents with a password. Disc Encryption features provide 128-bit encryption for protecting data discs. Users can protect an entire disc or partial content. And also allows users to hide the names of files. User can protects its important data easily and flexibility.
E-Green (Energy Green Engine)
The innovative drive E-Green Engine technology features an E-Green Mode that automatically closes drive applications when not in use to help conserve energy - helping the environment by decreasing CO2 emissions and reducing the depletion of trees.
OTS (Optimal Tuning Strategy)
With OTS, the drive will perform a test before really burning which generate the optimal burning strategy automatically for the best burning quality.
