Blu-ray Disc format allows for copious amounts of high definition video & audio content on a single disc Features 8x playback of BD-ROM discs Blu-ray writing capabilities up to 10x BD-R & 2x BD-RE rewritable speeds High-speed reading & writing of DVD & CD formats Supports Light Scribe the innovative disc-labeling system that gives CDs & DVDs a neat professional look Buffer underrun protection SATA interface Play HD content from BD Video discs or record up to nine hours of high definition video. SATA interface technology allows for easier integration & ultimately faster performance while Light Scribe gives you the added feature of etching customized labels onto a special coated Light Scribe discs sold separately.