Performance
| Disc types supported |
DVD, CD-RW, CD-R, BD-ROM, BD-RE DL, BD-RE, BD-R XL, BD-R DL, BD-R, DVD-RW DL, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD+RW DL, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+R |
| Optical drive type |
Blu-Ray DVD Combo |
| Optical disc diameter |
120, 80 mm |
| LightScribe |
N |
Reading speed
| CD read speed |
48 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| BD-RE read speed |
8 x |
| BD-R read speed |
12 x |
| BD-ROM read speed |
12 x |
| BD-R Dual Layer read speed |
8 x |
| BD-RE Dual Layer read speed |
8 x |
| CD-ROM read speed |
48 x |
| DVD-RAM read speed |
12 x |
| CD-RW read speed |
24 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| CD-R read speed |
48 x |
| DVD+RW read speed |
12 x |
| DVD-RW read speed |
12 x |
| DVD+R read speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R read speed |
16 x |
Writing speed
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
24 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 |
| CD-RW write speed |
24 x |
| CD-R write speed |
48 x |
Access time
| BD-ROM average random access time |
180 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time |
160 ms |
| CD-ROM drive average random access time |
150 ms |
BC-12D1ST, CD-RW 24x, CD-R 48x, DVD+-R 16x, BD-RE 8x, BD-ROM 12x, DVD+R 16x, SATA
<b>Immerse into the World of 3D and HD</b>
-E-Green saves over 50% of power consumption
-Doubles data security with password control and encoded file name functionality
-Friendly interface with three simple steps to burn a disc
-Eye-popping Blu-ray 3D visual thrills (PRO package only)
-Enjoy the magic of truly immersive surround sound with Dolby Digital® and DTS HD® (PRO package only)
ASUS BC-12D1ST is a powerful and energy-saving Blu-ray drive capable of reading from 12X BD format and writing to 16X DVD±R format. Its Magic Cinama Technology provides 3D / HD upscaling and Dolby® EX / DTS HD audio for a true theater entertainment at home
<b>E-Green</b>
<b>The Most Energy Saving Drive</b>
Green idle mode reduces drive operations for up to 50% energy savings.
<b>The Most Energy Saving Drive</b>
<b>Disc encryption</b>
<b>Doubled data security</b>
Highest security standards with password control and encoded file name functionality.
<b>Disc encryption</b>
<b>Drag-and-Burn</b>
<b>Burn discs in three simple steps</b>
Drag and drop files to complete super-reliable disc burning in three intuitive steps.
<b>Burn discs in three simple steps</b>
<b>Superior Burning Solution</b>
<b>Best burning quality assured</b>
Intelligent drive operation management pre-tests media and assures the best data burning quality.
<b>Best burning quality assured</b>
<b>Magic Cinema 3D (PRO only)</b>
<b>Eye-popping Blu-ray 3D visual thrills</b>
Take in truly immersive full HD 3D Blu-ray content at home, plus 2D to 3D conversion.
<b>Magic Cinema 3D</b>
<b>Magic Cinema Dolby® and DTS® (PRO only)</b>
<b>Refresh your listening experience</b>
Enjoy the magic of truly immersive surround sound in movies and more.
