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Positive

• Very quiet operation
• Can read BD-ROM/BD-R/RE at 5x reading speed
• Good DVD±R/RW writing quality.
• Supports DVD-RAM read and write  at 5x
• Excellent build quality.
• SATA connection
• Good software package.
• Relatively low price to get you into high definition Blu-ray viewing.

Negative

• Low burn quality on some DVD-R DL and CD-RW media

Let us summarize the most important positive and negative points below:

The main positive points: Following our tests we found that this drive is a good Blu-ray Reader; with very quiet operation, so that we can truly enjoy the playback with emphasises on the Hi-Def audio. The ASUS BC-1205PT also supports reading and writing to CD-R/RW, DVD±DVD to include DL media as well as DVD-RAM. Based on our tests, the BC-1205PT is able to deliver very good writing quality on DVD±R/RW media as well as some of our CD-R/RW media.  This drive is quiet and noiseless even when reading or writing at its maximum speed.  Reading of Blu-ray media is the foremost feature of the BC-1205PT and that is accomplished with the comprehensive software package from CyberLink that is provided.  The sleek SATA cables are so much more amenable to twists and turns while taking up less space in the chassis; and the days of setting jumpers with these SATA drives are over.

The main negative point: The issue that we would like to mention with hopes of it being improved is; the quality of the burns to some DVD-R DL and the tested CD-RW media.

So to sum it all up, this is what we would say:

“If you are looking to move into the Hi-Def world with a very quiet and reliable Blu-ray reader, this just might be the drive you are looking for.”

Here in the US we have found the drive listed at www.newegg.com for $269.99; December 2007.

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