Pioneer BDR-XD08S

Description

Pioneer BDR-XD08S

The Pioneer BDR-XD08S is a slim portable external Blu-ray/DVD/CD writer designed for high-performance desktop use. It supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (also compatible with USB 3.1/3.0), features a compact “clamshell” design for easy disc insertion/removal in tight desk spaces, and is lightweight (~230 g / 0.51 lb) which makes it highly portable. It supports large-capacity BDXL media (up to 128 GB quad-layer) and the archival-grade M-DISC format, plus includes features like PureRead 3+ (for more accurate audio-CD playback/ripping) and a “Custom Eco” power-reduction mode.

About The Product

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

OPTICAL MAX READ SPEED

About The Product

The BDR-XD08S is a drive based on the concept of ease of use, with a clamshell type body that makes it easy to take out discs even on a desk where space is limited, and a compact, lightweight body about the size of a CD case. You can choose from among three color variations that are easy to match with popular PC colors. This product is equipped with features for enjoying music on a PC, such as PureRead 3+. PureRead 3+ is a function that minimizes the occurrence of error data interpolation when importing (ripping) audio CDs. This product also includes a Type-C conversion cable, providing easy connection to PCs equipped with Type-C connectors, and an L-shaped USB cable that allows you to connect to the drive in either direction. In addition, BDR-XD08S also has performance features such as the Custom Eco function available through the Pioneer BDR-XD08S Drive Utility. Custom Eco helps reduce the device’s power consumption. As to software, CyberLink Media Suite 10 for Windows OS is available for download free of charge. It is a drive that you always want to keep close to you and feel the satisfaction and comfort of owning it.

Supported Media List

CyberLink Software, Firmware Updates, Drive Utility

Compact, ultra-lightweight body

Clamshell type body that enables the easy insertion and removal of a disc in a narrow space. An ultra-lightweight body 230g (0.51 lb) about the size of a CD case.

Uses a reversible L-shaped USB cable

Uses a reversible L-shaped USB cable that allows you to place the drive to the left or right of the PC with ease.
*The L-shaped USB cable can connect to the drive in either direction, but when plugged in with the cord extending to the right, the cable blocks the AC Adapter Connector. To avoid damage if using an optional AC adapter, plug in the USB cable so the cord extends to the left.

Easy connection to PCs equipped with Type-C connectors

Type-C conversion cable included in box. Easy connection to PCs equipped with Type-C connectors.

Includes a Forced Open Lever

Forced Open Lever allows you to open the lid and remove the disc manually when you forget to eject it, without using any special tools or turning the power on.

A better music experience with PureRead 3+ featuring unique algorithms

When read errors caused by scratches or fingerprints occur when importing (ripping) audio CDs, using this function allows for automatic detection of the disc state, adjustment of the read method using an original algorithm, and then re-reading of the disc. This minimizes error data interpolation.
*Not all discs or all portions of discs may be playable if they are too damaged.

Displaying PureRead mode

With the device not operating, press and hold the eject button for at least two seconds. The busy indicator flashes, and the current PureRead mode setting is displayed. You can check the mode in advance without launching the Drive Utility on your PC.

Custom Eco function reduces the drive’s power consumption

If the drive does not receive any commands (instructions for operation) from the PC for a specified period, this function will reduce the drive’s power consumption, such as by stopping the disc from rotating or reducing the disc rotation speed. Shortening this specified period will make the drive enter the power saving mode earlier.

Equipped with Advanced Quiet Drive Feature to reduce drive noise

When listening to an audio CD or watching a movie on BD or DVD, this function reduces the rotation speed of the disc appropriately so that the sound of reading the disc is not distracting.

Compatible with large-capacity BDXL™ / Compatible with M-DISC for long-term data archiving

BDXL format supports BDXL Blu-ray media (including BD-R 128GB Quadruple Layer (QL), BD-R 100GB Triple Layer (TL) and BD-RE 100GB Triple Layer (TL) Blu-ray Disc™). BDR-XD08S is compatible with all BDXL Blu-ray media. Up to 4x writing on BD-R Triple Layer(TL) discs and Quadruple Layer(QL) discs.
This product is also compatible with M-DISC optical media for archiving, developed by US-based Millenniata Inc. M-DISC format supports M-DISC DVD/BD media (including 25GB Single Layer (SL), 50GB Dual Layer (DL) and 100GB Triple Layer (TL)).