LG GBW-H10N review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 14 December 2006

Tags: LG Electronics, LG GBW-H10N, DVD burner, graphics card, Blu-ray movies

We like:

Speed; easy to install

We don't like:

HDCP compliancy issues; no dual-layer support

You might also need:

Fast PC; HDCP-enabled graphics card and monitor; Blu-ray movies; large display

CNET UK judgement:

Though expensive, the LG GBW-H10N is good value compared to its rivals. It's fast, easy to install and is a good way to watch high-definition Blu-ray movies or store large amounts of data

Full review:

The Blu-ray movement has well and truly begun. We're seeing an increasing number of Blu-ray laptops, desktops, standalone movie players, and now the first Blu-ray drive for use inside a PC. As well as being able to play Blu-ray movies, the GBW-H10N's main claim to fame is that it's the world's first 4x drive, meaning it can write up to 25GB of data to a Blu-ray Disc at 18MBps -- far quicker than the 4.5MBps achievable with 1x drives. Continue Reading...