Asus has launched a new external Blu-ray drive, the Asus SBC-04B1S-U, it comes with a 4.8x Blu-ray disc reading, 8 x DVD burning and a USB 2.0 connection.

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The Asus USB 2.0 Blu-ray Drive is compatible with Windows, here are the specifications.

  • Max. 4.8X BD-ROM/R/RE (SL)(DL)/ 8X DVD-ROM(SL)(DL)/8X DVD+R/ 8X DVD+RW – Read
  • Max. 8X DVD+R/ 8X DVD+RW – Write
  • Max. 5X DVD-RAM –Read & Write
  • Turbo Engine increases the connection performance between the USB cable and the external drive.
  • TrueTheater High Definition (TTHD) turns standard content into HD-quality images on high-resolution displays.
  • Disc Encryption allows you to password protect an entire disc or its partial content.
  • BluTuner is a software that allows you to adjust the brightness level for the external blue light while reading BD discs and reading/writing DVD and CD formats.

There is no word on pricing or availability as yet.

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