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BDR-X13U-S is a high-performance external model offering excellent reliability and stability. Ideal for recording and playback of audio & video content. BDR-X13U-S is read and write compatible with BDXL² discs including BD-R Triple Layer (TL) 100GB media, BD-R Quadruple Layer (QL) 128GB media, and BD-RE Triple Layer (TL) 100GB media, as well as conventional Blu-ray discs (Single Layer (SL) 25GB media and Dual Layer (DL) 50GB media). Up to 16x1 maximum write speed on BD-R media, up to 14x maximum write speed on BD-R DL media, up to 8x maximum write speed on BD-R TL media and up to 6x maximum write speed on BD-R QL media. This product is equipped with features for enjoying music on a PC, such as the latest and most powerful version, PureRead 4+. PureRead 4+ is a function that minimizes the occurrence of error data interpolation when importing (ripping) audio CDs. BDR-X13U-S also has performance features such as Custom Eco function using Pioneer BDR-X13U-S Drive Utility. Custom Eco helps reduce the device's power consumption. Pioneer's excellence in optical disc technology delivers quiet operation, high reliability and superior quality. As to software, CyberLink Media Suite 10 for Windows OS is available for download free of charge . PowerDirector 19 allows you to import, edit and author your home movies.
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.
Pioneer Blu-ray drives are the go-to drive for many users including for professional use, to the extent that Pioneer optical drives have become the drives of choice.
There are many reasons for this—Pioneer devices have many unique features that take advantage of long-cultivated knowledge and technology accumulated in the development of optical drives, as well as being one of the few manufacturers to not only design in-house the optical pickup, one of the most important parts in the design of optical drives, but to use in-house development and manufacture for the optical drive itself.
Here, we’ll introduce the reasons that Pioneer’s Blu-ray drives are the drives of choice for a wide range of users.
The history of Pioneer optical disc drives started with the development of LaserDiscs, and the company continued with the development and manufacture of all optical disc drives, including for CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. This optical disc drive technology and expertise accumulated over many years is fundamental to the performance and quality of current Pioneer Blu-ray drives.
Pioneer uses in-house development and manufacture for everything—from optical pickups through to disc transport mechanisms, control circuitry for these, and even the chassis. This drive condenses our expertise in optical disc technology going back to the era of the LaserDisc, enabling stable read and write operations.
Pioneer Blu-ray drives are renowned for their high writing quality, and are used for storage of historical documents such as those in libraries and museums, examination and treatment data in medical institutions, academic content and research data in educational institutions, and master data at broadcasters. The drives are also used for the storage of confidential documents, statistical data, and other data in government offices.
In previous drives, when a read error occurred because of problems such as scratches or fingerprints on music CDs, this section with the error was interpolated and the sound approximated from this. Pioneer Blu-ray drives include PureRead technology, a unique technology for accurately reading data from music CDs. This technology automatically determines the state of discs that have scratches and makes adjustments accordingly to use an optimal read method, thus providing reading of music CDs that is as close as possible to the original.
Different to the predominant tray-type used in slim external USB drives, our unique slot loading mechanism provides ease-of-use with an ingenious, novel configuration. Additionally, the high-speed stationary type incorporates a disc resonance stabilizer that also calculates airflow when the disc is rotating at high speeds. This mechanism provides more stable writing. "A range of other innovations provide industry-leading stability in writing and read operations. "
Pioneer’s unique design blends a luxurious design with the functionality of a space-saving clamshell type that opens and closes vertically, as well as a slot loading type that enables easy loading and removal of discs.
Some optical disks can be stored for as long as 200 years or more, reducing waste from the disposal of data storage equipment.
Optical discs themselves are fully recyclable, so they are truly a sustainable data storage medium. Also, apart from when they are handling data, optical disc drives use no power, and are thus kind to the environment. In addition to comprehensive power-saving measures such as the unique Custom Eco function, the design and manufacture of Pioneer products takes into account the various environmental regulations of different countries, including compliance with the European RoHS Directive (10 substances) regarding restrictions on the use of certain specific hazardous substances included in electrical and electronic devices.
Most reviews of Pioneer optical disc drives are extremely positive. We invite you to browse the high ratings of reviews of Pioneer optical disc drives, attainable only because of our long work with optical discs.
The King of Belgium
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
I bought this drive solely to take advantage of the Kaleidescape Disc to Digital program. I first tried another (cheaper) drive Kaleidescape recommended, the Buffalo Mediastation, and it crapped out on me within just a few days of use.The drive works just fine for my intended purpose.Please note your Strato will need to be on and in the Disc to Digital mode (blinking Kaleidescape logo) before this player's drive door will operate. Also, since this drive supports UHD, I recommend you try reading your UHD discs too for the Kaleidescape library, as I found some of them are actually supported despite Kaleidescape officially saying otherwise.
Josh
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
The drive is over-priced, the power cable is awkward, Drive Utility is still effectively Windows-only, and LibreDrive compatibility is broken at the moment…But the drive itself is excellent. It is significantly faster than my beloved BDR-XD05, and much better at (accurately) reading through nicks and scratches.It's the next best thing to an old-fashioned internal drive.
Jose G.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
This review is for the product not the seller.I had a very reliable LightScribe blue ray burner that also did up to BD-R DL and I wanted an upgrade so I can burn BD-R XL 100GB/128GB discs. Initial experience is great, burned a Verbatim 100GB BD-R XL M-Disc 6x in about an hour, and it also passed file verification when done. Case is plastic and drive is very quite but, some minor sound resonance can be hear if plastic case is a bit loose or touching something other than flat on it's rubber feet. I bought the external unit for future proofing and being able to move it from system to system. I do own a case that has 5.25" bays if I need to mount it internally. That is the great thing about this external unit, that if you take it apart you can remove drive and mount it internally in a computer case if you want to. It is powered by SATA data connection and SATA power connector too. Case has two back screws and to remove you just slide the two plastic halves of lids front to back to separate, the rest is easy. I chose not to installed any software or additional drivers and worked out of the box in Windows 10 with BurnAware no problems. Shipped firmware is v1.01.Update: I can confirm drive is LibreDrive enabled in MakeMKV with above listed firmware and I was able to backup personal copies of 4K UHD Blu-ray disks as well as regular Blu-ray movies.
armus
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
The new product I ordered was actually used. The cables weren’t bound with wire, the plastic cap wasn’t on the electric plug, all the rubber feet (both for the bottom and sides) were already installed (and not in the suggested places), the protective plastic on the front was already removed, and the firmware was 2 months newer than the manufacturing date. Somebody probably unwittingly broke libredrive with the update and returned it, which then Pioneer resold again as new.
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