Buffalo's 8x Speed Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, World's Fastest (for Now)

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Buffalo's upcoming internal and external BD recorder units can burn both single or double-layer BDs up to a sizzling 8x speed, and DVD ±R up to 16x. Of course Blu-ray technology is going to improve, probably following a similar pattern to DVD burning tech. But here's a funny: these drives use Panasonic SW-5584 units inside... and the speed may actually outstrip the currently fastest available Blu-ray burnable discs. Amusing, and a situation that can't last long. The drives are SATA-based (with USB 2 on the external unit) and will be available in Japan at first for around $380 for the internal and $440 for the external drive.

http://gizmodo.com/5029016/buffalos-...astest-for-now

wow.... cheap or not? I guess I have to wait for better,cheaper ones