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     online conference recordings at home," writes the iconic Japanese
     Hi-Fi and technology brand. "The demand for optical discs and optical
     drives is expected to increase," it adds, with some degree of wishful
     thinking.

     Highlights of the new drive include its up to 16x speed recording
     performance on BD-R discs (single-layer 25GB). If you are looking for
     greater capacity than speed, Pioneer says that the BDR-213JBK can
     record BD-R (2 layers, 50GB) at 14x speed, BD-R XL (3 layers, 100GB)
     at 8x speed, and BD-R XL (4 layers, 128GB capacity). For video
     playback purposes you might want to burn 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs,
     and these can be recorded at 6x speeds. Meanwhile for DVDs the top
     recording speed is 16x, and for CDs it maxes out at 48x.

     For audio CD recording, a feature called Pure Read 3 may be
     attractive. Pioneer says this allows the drive to adjust its reading
     method if it encounters difficulty due to a scratch or dirt on the ODD
     surface. Another interesting feature of the Pioneer BDR-213JBK is its
     high-speed recording capability using M-Discs, which are designed for
     long-term archival storage.

     And just in case you need some extra software, besides its own system
     utilities, Pioneer provides a host of CyberLink software that will
     help you to edit videos and burn discs. CyberLink? [46]Now that's a
     name I've not heard in a long time... a long time. [Checks calendar
     again. Yup, it's still 2022.]

     Pioneer has a lengthy and multi-layered table to let customers know
     precisely what ODD formats it supports the reading, playback and
     writing of. It seems to cover a very wide gamut of formats, but if you
     are doubtful whether some particular ODD you are interested in using
     is compatible, then please check out the top linked press release.

     Some non-format related specs include; the Serial ATA 3.0 interface,
     the possibility of horizontal or vertical orientation, the drive's 4MB
     buffer, its 148 x 42.3 x 181mm dimensions, and 740g weight.

     The Pioneer BDR-213JBK is already up for sale in Japan for the local
     equivalent of about $150, including sales tax. So if you're looking at
     your PC and thinking, "What this box really needs in 2022 is an
     optical drive," Pioneer has got you covered.

     Links:
     45. https://jpn.pioneer/ja/pcperipherals/bdd/products/
         bdr-213jbk/?ad=pr
     46. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=031vKBPk5eA

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