Soon people everywhere will be ditching their DVD’s for the Blue Ray format. As soon as the HD concept really catches on you will want a better format for watching movies and the DVD will be on its way out the door.
Many are looking to get the jump on technology by purchasing a blue ray recorder now. The problem is at this point the only type you can get is a computer drive blue ray burner, so if you are looking for standalone unit similar to a DVD player or VHS recorder you will have to wait a bit longer.
If however you want to convert your home movies with a Blue Ray recorder one of the highest rated oneson the market is the LG H20L.
Features
- Internal drive
- HD DVD ROM combination
- Interface- Serial Sata
- Dimensions 5.7 x 1.6 x 1.3 inches
- System requirements- Windows XP or later OS
Over the last year 19 people have purchased and reviewed this product. All customers have been satisfied with their purchases and the majority felt the Blue Ray Recorder was worthy of a five star rating.
Installing anything into your computer can turn into a potential nightmare. However, this Blue Ray recorder has proved to be a simple install for most users. You will of course want to ensure it is compatible with your hard drive and your tower has an empty drive bay.
The price for this Blue Ray recorder may seem a bit steep for a disk drive but considering the capabilities and the fact there is no other way to burn or record blue ray movies the price is not severely inflated. You can purchase this item new on Amazon for just over $200.
Cons
The biggest complaint you will find is on the blank blue ray discs. If you go with an economy brand, you will likely find yourself trashing several discs to everyone that burns successfully. The best plan is to begin with a cheaper disc until you learn the ins and outs of burning and then move to the more expensive ones.
Bottom Line
A Blue Ray recorder could be a good investment if you are looking for a better format for home movies or to back up your current blue ray library. These movies do not come cheap; they are still averaging well over $20 each for new releases and will not lose value any time soon. Of the several models available, the LG blue ray recorder has the best customer feedback so far, with nearly perfect marks.