We purchased the Pioneer BDR-XS06 Slot Loading Portable Blu-ray Burner so that our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and review it. Read on for our full product review.
Pioneer BDR-XS06 Blu-Ray 6X/DVD/CD USB 3.0 Slim External Slot Burner | Review/Test
While most computer users have moved away from physical media like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays, there are still plenty of people who want to use burner drives to store and back up their data. There's a whole field of portable Blu-ray burners, like the Pioneer BDR-XS06 Slot Loading Portable Blu-ray Burner, that are trying to capture a piece of that market. We put the BDR-XS06 to the test to see if it can stand out from a crowded field.
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The Pioneer BDR-XS06 Blu-ray Burner is a shiny silver drive. It’s a small square 5.3 inches, just 0.7 inches high, with a silver top and sides, and a black bottom. The bottom has two rubber feet that run the width of the unit, which help keep it stable on smooth surfaces, handy if you’re using it away from your desk. The silver exterior doesn’t smudge easily, so it looks nice without the need for constant cleaning.
