Which Blu-Ray Burner at DVinfo.net

Alastair Brown · June 16th, 2008, 03:02 PM

I think it boils down to the LG GGW-H20L or the Pioneer BDR-202.

Main difference I can see is that the LG also burns HD which has ceased to be of relevance.

In my book, the Pioneer now takes the advantsge because it can burn BD-RE re-writeables, which will save on expensive coasters.

Any other options/suggestions.

Just getting ready for DVDA5 release.

Jon Fairhurst · June 16th, 2008, 05:46 PM

I've got the BD-202. It works well.

In my opinion, BD-RE compatibility is paramount. There are too many potential incompatibility challenges with BD to risk burning BD-R prototypes. Proof your discs with BD-RE. Once satisfied, burn BD-R copies for distribution.

Taky Cheung · June 17th, 2008, 01:10 AM

I owed the LG burner. It works very well. Price drop down a lot too. LG won't burn HD-DVD. It only reads them. I also burn BluRay to BD-RE. No problems either.

Alastair Brown · June 17th, 2008, 03:06 AM

Now I'm confused. My understanding was that the LG Burners did NOT burn re-writeables.

Am I wrong?

Taky Cheung · June 17th, 2008, 07:10 AM

yeah, you got it wrong.

Brian Leahy · June 17th, 2008, 08:04 AM

Here is a video review of a LG blu-ray burner from macvideo, it might be helpfull

http://www.macvideo.tv/dvd-authoring...eviewId=101802

Nikki Francis · June 23rd, 2008, 05:17 AM

Hi,
I use the Cannon XL H1 with FCP6 on a 8 core Mac Pro. I'm not sure what route to take as regards to authoring and burning blu-ray discs.
I was interested in the panasonic burner, but it seems only to be for PC. And so far fastmac don't seem to be answering my questions, whether their burners are just for data storage or will burn authored DVD.
Also there's the question of authoring software, is it true the only thing for mac is adobe encore?
Should I splash out now or wait to see if Apple come out with anything soon?
Would be glad of any help.
Thanks,
Nikki

Mike Williams · July 22nd, 2008, 08:44 PM

I have been waiting for what seems like a freakin eternity Nikki. My research had lead me to buy Toast Titanium 9 and DL the BR upgrade. I have not tested it but my thread on the FCP section here yielded some great replies.

It S U C K S that apple has not adressed this but here we are. I have not read about anyone being in love with Encore and it "aint" cheap:) Toast on the other hand is and maybe the ticket to get into the BR game.

Alastair Brown · July 22nd, 2008, 11:18 PM

Just to update you, I am now happily authoring and burning Blu-Rays using a Pioneer BDR-202 and Sony DVD Architect 5. The change in my process from normal to Blu-Ray has been almost nil bar changing a few properties boxes to tell it that it is a Blu-Ray project.

Well done Sony!

David Sands · August 8th, 2008, 10:04 AM

I have decided to go with the LG GGW-H20L. It seems like the current Best Value. $269 at newegg and gets good reviews.

David Sands · August 12th, 2008, 07:10 PM

now down to $249.00 and that includes a BD-RE disc while they last.

June 16th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#1
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Which Blu-Ray Burner I think it boils down to the LG GGW-H20L or the Pioneer BDR-202. Main difference I can see is that the LG also burns HD which has ceased to be of relevance. In my book, the Pioneer now takes the advantsge because it can burn BD-RE re-writeables, which will save on expensive coasters. Any other options/suggestions. Just getting ready for DVDA5 release.

June 16th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#2
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	I've got the BD-202. It works well. In my opinion, BD-RE compatibility is paramount. There are too many potential incompatibility challenges with BD to risk burning BD-R prototypes. Proof your discs with BD-RE. Once satisfied, burn BD-R copies for distribution. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

June 17th, 2008, 01:10 AM	#3
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	I owed the LG burner. It works very well. Price drop down a lot too. LG won't burn HD-DVD. It only reads them. I also burn BluRay to BD-RE. No problems either. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

June 17th, 2008, 07:10 AM	#5
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	yeah, you got it wrong. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

June 23rd, 2008, 05:17 AM	#7
Nikki Francis Tourist Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Florida Posts: 3	What burner and what software? Hi, I use the Cannon XL H1 with FCP6 on a 8 core Mac Pro. I'm not sure what route to take as regards to authoring and burning blu-ray discs. I was interested in the panasonic burner, but it seems only to be for PC. And so far fastmac don't seem to be answering my questions, whether their burners are just for data storage or will burn authored DVD. Also there's the question of authoring software, is it true the only thing for mac is adobe encore? Should I splash out now or wait to see if Apple come out with anything soon? Would be glad of any help. Thanks, Nikki

June 17th, 2008, 03:06 AM	#4
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Now I'm confused. My understanding was that the LG Burners did NOT burn re-writeables. Am I wrong?

June 17th, 2008, 08:04 AM	#6
Brian Leahy Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 25	Here is a video review of a LG blu-ray burner from macvideo, it might be helpfull http://www.macvideo.tv/dvd-authoring...eviewId=101802

July 22nd, 2008, 08:44 PM	#8
Mike Williams Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USVI Posts: 232	Been waiting I have been waiting for what seems like a freakin eternity Nikki. My research had lead me to buy Toast Titanium 9 and DL the BR upgrade. I have not tested it but my thread on the FCP section here yielded some great replies. It S U C K S that apple has not adressed this but here we are. I have not read about anyone being in love with Encore and it "aint" cheap:) Toast on the other hand is and maybe the ticket to get into the BR game.

July 22nd, 2008, 11:18 PM	#9
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Just to update you, I am now happily authoring and burning Blu-Rays using a Pioneer BDR-202 and Sony DVD Architect 5. The change in my process from normal to Blu-Ray has been almost nil bar changing a few properties boxes to tell it that it is a Blu-Ray project. Well done Sony!

August 8th, 2008, 10:04 AM	#10
David Sands New Boot Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 18	I have decided to go with the LG GGW-H20L. It seems like the current Best Value. $269 at newegg and gets good reviews. __________________ David Sands Sands Media Productions

August 12th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#11
David Sands New Boot Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 18	now down to $249.00 and that includes a BD-RE disc while they last. __________________ David Sands Sands Media Productions