Today we are going to be taking a look at the future. OK, the future of the way we watch movies. Blu-ray is fast becoming the standard to watch your movies in sharp crisp images. What if you only have a PC, can you still watch Blu-ray movies? Why yes, with the ASUS Blu-ray Combo Drive.
First Impression:
The ASUS BC-08B1ST is a powerful and energy-saving Blu-ray drive capable of reading/writing/re-writing data on 6X BD read and 16X DVD+R write BD Combo formats. It is also able to encrypt your disks and to provide high-definition images with its optimum burning approach. We will take a look at this drive from an end-user point of view and ditch the some of the mumble-jumbo testing.
The box in which the drive comes in has plenty of informative details about the drive. So if you are like me and like to touch and read the boxes before you make your decisions on purchases you will like this box.
Nestled inside the box is the ASUS Blu-ray BC-08B1ST Combo Internal Drive. As you can see it packaged very well and with a minimum amount of wasted material...Go Green.
“ASUS aims to create a better world for everyone through top-notch, eco-friendly 3C products. With Green ASUS, we hope to blend technology, innovation and environmental sustainability for a cleaner, greener earth for all to live.” - Jonney Shih, Chairman, ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Some info about ASUS
ASUS, a technology-oriented company with a global staff of more than ten thousand and blessed with one of the world's top R&D teams, is renowned for high-quality products and cutting-edge innovation. As a leading company in the new digital era, ASUS offers a complete product portfolio to compete in the new millennium.
ASUS has an unyielding commitment to innovation and quality, a fact borne out by its corporate slogan—"Inspiring Innovation • Persistent Perfection"—and the numerous media, industry and governmental accolades it receives every year. In 2008, ASUS won 3,056 awards—receiving over 8 awards on average every day.
