Buffalo 12x Blu-Ray Burner USB 3.0 Connectivity

Buffalo has just announced that they launch a 12x Blu-Ray burner that also USB 3.0 connectivity. The burner is the BR-X1216U3 and supports USB 2.0 for those who have not upgraded their motherboard or controller for USB 3.0 support. However, when the slower transfer speeds of 2.0 you’re limited to a 7x to burn Blu-Ray discs.

Currently, the Buffalo 12x burner is compatible only with Windows-based machines (XP / Vista or 7). There are a few problems with this burner is. It was the first 12x Blu-ray burner on the market and can use USB 3.0, but as you can not get 12x Blu-ray discs (which I can find anywhere), and USB 3.0 is not really than you might have a little stuck. I think if you’re happy to hold a slightly slower USB 2.0 speed will work for you in the hope that you can get the higher speeds in the future.

The Blu-Ray 12x burner will be available next month costs $ 460. [via crunchgear]