BV428AV Blu-ray Writer - BD-R/RE Support
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- Double Layer Support: BD-R DL, DVD±R DL
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- Blu-ray Writer
- Interface
- SATA
- Max BD-R Write
- 12x
- Max BD-RE Rewrite
- 2x
- Max DVD±R Write
- 16x
- Max CD-R Write
- 48x
Product details
The HP BV428AV is an internal Blu-ray writer drive that supports reading and writing to various Blu-ray formats, including BD-R and BD-RE, as well as standard DVD and CD media.
Specifications
- Drive Type
- Blu-ray Writer
- Interface
- SATA
- Max BD-R Write
- 12x
- Max BD-RE Rewrite
- 2x
- Max DVD±R Write
- 16x
- Max CD-R Write
- 48x
- Max BD-ROM Read
- 12x
- Max DVD-ROM Read
- 16x
- Max CD-ROM Read
- 48x
- Buffer Memory
- 4 MB (typical)
Description
The HP BV428AV is a high-performance internal optical drive designed to handle the latest in optical media technology, including Blu-ray discs. As a Blu-ray writer, it allows users to read and write to single-layer and dual-layer BD-R (recordable) and BD-RE (rewritable) discs, offering storage capacities of up to 25GB (single-layer) and 50GB (dual-layer) per disc. This makes it ideal for backing up large amounts of data, archiving high-definition video content, or distributing large software applications. Beyond its Blu-ray capabilities, the BV428AV also fully supports standard DVD and CD formats. It can write to DVD±R discs at up to 16x speed and DVD±R DL (dual-layer) discs at 8x speed. For CDs, it offers writing speeds of up to 48x for CD-R and 24x for CD-RW. The drive also provides robust read speeds across all supported formats, including 12x for Blu-ray, 16x for DVDs, and 48x for CDs, ensuring efficient data access and media playback. Connected via a SATA interface, this internal drive is designed for installation in standard 5.25-inch bays found in desktop computer cases. It typically features a 4MB buffer memory to ensure smooth and reliable burning operations, minimizing the risk of errors. The inclusion of M-DISC support means it can write to archival-grade M-DISC media, designed for extreme longevity, making it a superior choice for long-term data preservation.
Condition: Refurbished
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