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  • Samsung Optical Smart Hub review

    The Samsung Optical Smart Hub is an odd duck, but it's suitable for the limited scenario where you want a Wi-Fi router, NAS-like storage, and media streaming for…

    £82 inc VAT

    Score - 5 out of 10

  • TDK TB150U external Blu-ray drive review

    This is Its more than up to the job and, indeed, faster than its rivals, but you can do better for your money.

    £115 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Plextor PX-LB950SA internal Blu-ray drive review

    Plextor’s PX-LB950SA is by far one of the fastest internal drives we've tested when using four-speed TDK media, but its lead over its rivals narrows with six-speed…

    £90 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Lite-On iHBS212 review

    The Lite-On iHBS212 is an internal writer of Blu-ray and DVD optical discs, now specified to a hypothetical 12-speed operation for BD-R discs.

    £90 inc VAT

    Score - 9 out of 10

  • LG BH10LS38.AUAU10B internal Blu-ray drive review

    The best thing about the LG is its price, which has potential to open up the recordable Blu-ray format to many more consumers

    £60 inc VAT

    Score - 9 out of 10

  • LG BE12LU38.AUAE10B review

    Using four-speed TDK media we recorded 21GB of data in a very fast 15 mins 48 sec.

    £126 inc VAT

    Score - 10 out of 10

  • Buffalo MediaStation BR3D-12U3 review

    The Buffalo MediaStation BR3D-12U3 is an external desktop Blu-ray writer with a USB 3.0 connection.

    £200 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Buffalo MediaStation BR-X816U2 review

    Buffalo's BR-X816U2 Blu-ray writer is the older and significantly cheaper sibling of the BR3D-12U3, but identical in appearance.

    £129 inc VAT

  • Asus SBW-06C1S-U Slim review

    Asus’ SBW-06C1S-U is a slim external Blu-ray writer that’s almost small enough to fit into a coat pocket.

    £111 inc VAT

    Score - 9 out of 10

  • Panasonic DMP-BDT210 review

    The Panasonic DMP-BDT210 is a Blu-ray player that produces excellent images in both 2D and 3D, and it offers a fantastic selection of Internet entertainment. If you…

    £209 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • LG BD670 review

    Some cool extras make the LG BD670 one of the best Blu-ray players around.

    £139 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Lite-On iHBS112 review

    The Lite-On iHBS112 is an internal writer of Blu-ray and DVD optical discs, now specified to a hypothetical 12-speed operation for BD-R discs.

    £80 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Plextor PX-LB950UE review

    The Plextor PX-LB950UE is an external Blu-ry writer featuring USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces.

    £140 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Lite-On eHBU212 review

    The Lite-On eHBU212 is from a new generation of external Blu-ray writers that feature USB 3.0 connectivity.

    £150 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Lite-On eNAU608 review

    Having two disc-labeling technology options is a plus, but the Lite-On eNAU608 portable optical drive delivered unimpressive performance.

    £43 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Sony BDP-S470 review

    The Sony BDP-S470 is a midrange Blu-ray player boasting 3D capabilities and Bravia Internet Video streaming. It slots between the Sony BDP-S370 and Sony BDP-S570…

    £159 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Pioneer BDR-206MBK review

    The Pioneer BDR-206MBK is an internal Blu-ray Disc drive for PCs with a difference - it's the first BDXL drive able to read and write multi-layer Blu-ray media.

    £190 inc VAT

    Score - 7 out of 10

  • Samsung BD-C6500 review

    Almost any way you look at it, the Samsung BD-C6500 is a first-rate Blu-ray player.

    £150 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • LG BX580 review

    The LG BX580 is a high-quality 3D Blu-ray player with a stunning price tag.

    £175 inc VAT

    Score - 9 out of 10

  • Panasonic DMP-BD65 review

    The Panasonic DMP-BD65 is an affordable Blu-ray Disc player with a plethora of built-in features.

    £149 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10