LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive
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The d2 Blu-ray Drive from LaCie is an external Blu-ray disc burner that can also burn and read DVD and CD discs. It connects to your computer via either the FireWire-400 or USB 2.0 interfaces. The drive allows you to write data to single-layer and dual-layer Blu-ray discs, which can hold up to 50GB of data--more than 10 times that of a standard DVD-R. These high-capacity discs are ideal for data archiving, backup, and HD video delivery.
- Deliver HD video on 25GB or 50GB Blu-ray discs
- Blu-ray discs can hold up to 4 hours of HD video
- Burn Blu-ray discs at 8x speed
- Also burns DVDs and CDs
- Use high-capacity Blu-ray media for data backup
- Connects via FireWire-400 or USB 2.0
- Includes software for Windows and Mac OS X
| Enclosure Type | External |
| Mechanism Type | Blu-ray Burner |
| Write Support | BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, CD-R, CD-RW |
| Read Support | BD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM |
| Write Speed |
BD-R: 8x BD-RE: 2x DVD-R: 16x DVD-RW: 6x DVD-R DL: 8x DVD+R: 16x DVD+RW: 6x DVD+R DL: 8x CD-R: 48x CD-RW: 24x 1 Please Note:BD-R limited to 6x speed when connected via USB 2.0 close |
| Read Speed |
Blu-ray: 8x DVD: 16x CD: 48x 2 Please Note:Blu-ray limited to 6x speed when connected via USB 2.0 close |
| Access Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Interface |
1x USB 2.0 1x FireWire-400 |
| Data Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Headphone Jack | None |
| Mounting Orientation | Desktop |
| System Requirements |
Computer: Pentium 4 3GHz; Power PC G4; Mac Intel Core Duo Operating System: Windows XP SP2, Mac OS X 10.4.8 Memory: 512MB Display: nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or ATI X1600 GPU required for HD video playback Monitor: 1280 x 1024 resolution required for HD video playback |
| Electrical Requirements | AC: 120VAC |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6.8 x 1.8 x 9.9" (17.3 x 4.5 x 25.1cm) |
| Weight | 3.1 lb (1.4kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy set-up (9)
- Excellent image quality (9)
- Good connections (8)
- Backwards compatible (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (3)
- LCD TV (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (8), Enthusiast (3)
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Pros
- Backwards Compatible
- DVD Upconversion
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
- Good Soundtrack Support
- Upgradeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
Until now it works very good,, I dont give it the apropiate use yet, but I think its really a nice product
Pros
- Easy Set-Up
- Good Connections
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
I purchased this drive to archive raw video clips and all associated project files from my Final Cut Pro jobs. I'll shoot 2 to 3 one-hour HDV tapes for a customer, encode the tapes then finish editing via external HDD. This workflow works well until I lost a hard disk. You will loose a hard disk one day also, I guarantee it.
The LaCie drive is fast and very reliable. It comes with Toast Titanium 9 which has met all of my needs thus far. The feature which is most valuable to me is Toast's ability to archive a 65Gig FCP project and span multiple 25Gig BD-R disc without breaking a file while spanning disc. This makes archiving projects a snap.
I have not burned any Blu-ray HD videos yet, so I cannot comment on the drive and softwares ability to create Blu-ray Video disc.
Pros
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
Cons
- Slow Load Time
Best Uses
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
Finally, a Blu-Ray burner that works on an Intel Mac OS 10.4 and higher. I use it regularly, and it works great! It takes a long time to burn an hour video, but I just chalk that up to the fact that it's still a developing media. I am a professional videographer and am loving the switch to HD.
Pros
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
We use this product to burn Blu-Ray DVDs from our Macs with Adobe Encore. Works well, no driver issues.
Our unit came with Toast 9, which is a bit dated since Toast 10 has been out for quite a while.
Pros
- Backwards Compatible
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
Cons
- Not Upgradeable
- Slow overall write speed
Best Uses
- Backup HD Video Content
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
This product is good at backing up my HD Video content, although the write speed may be slow and can be improved.
Pros
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
- Sturdy Construction
Cons
- None for me
Best Uses
- Budget Blu-Ray Burn
- Home Theater
- LCD TV
- Plasma TV
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
Despite me being a novice or beginner I can write, I did my home work and found this at at most affordable price. And was pleasantly surprised at and how sturdy it apprears, well it works and the quality of the disc it burns. I do have to admit that the software that came with the drive didn't cut it and made poor quality video in HD but great in SD, so I found another software that produced High Quality High Definition Blu-Ray disc in an incredable amount of time for about 100 dollars. So don't relay or beleive this drive is poor, is because I promise it is the software and not the drive. after using another software on a two year old I-Mac partioning the drive and running windows XP with SP3 pack. I was able to burn a 45 minuet BluRay disc start to finish in 25 minuets flat, No Joke. and the quality shows on my 50 inch HDTV like I hooked up my Sony FX1000 directly! Best of luck to all you out there and remember this drive is on the money just the software is week, ciao
Pros
- Backwards Compatible
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
Cons
- Difficult Set-Up
Best Uses
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
Good LaCie product.
Unclear instructions.To use it for HD video you have to buy extra software which is not indicated.
Pros
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- LCD TV
- Office
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
For the time being, we are archiving data to blu-ray. It seems to be an affordable and effective option.
Pros
- Excellent Image Quality
Cons
- Slow Load Time
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
Great product at an affordable price.
Pros
- Backwards Compatible
- DVD Upconversion
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
- Good Soundtrack Support
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- LCD TV
- Office
- Plasma TV
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
I am a dolphin researcher and not the most technology oriented person. This blu ray burner was so easy that literally I plugged it in and 5 minutes later I had my first blu ray. It was amazing because the results were astounding in terms of broadcast quality.
A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++product. By the way it is on a Mac.
Pros
- Easy Set-Up
- Good Connections
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
This is seriously some great equipment, especially if you're burning a lot of HD footage. It was shipped on time, no kinks, would purchase again in a heartbeat!
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
Cons
- A little bulky
Best Uses
- Replacement
- Upgrade
Comments about LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive:
Worked great right out of the box.
Was an extremely easy setup on a Mac.
No problems so far.
- Primary use:
- Business
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What's in the Box
- USB 2.0 Cable
- FireWire-400 Cable
- External Power Supply
- LaCie Utilities DVD-ROM with User Manual and Quick Install Guide
- Quick Install Guide
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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