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We aren't saying your nifty new netbook can actually handle the stresses of playing back a Blu-ray Disc, but if your USB-equipped laptop has the oomph, Plextor has a new device to bring the spoils of BD to your previously lackluster machine. The new PX-B120U is a USB-powered BD-ROM drive, which not only plays back Blu-ray flicks but also burns DVDs and CDs of the blank variety. The standout feature, of course, is the ability to function entire... ly off of USB power, with no extra AC cabling needed. Furthermore, the device can be converted into a living room player when connected to the forthcoming PlexMedia, and while we wouldn't expect a wealth of extras, the $99.99 MSRP is shockingly tempting.

Continue reading Plextor ships PX-B120U USB-powered Blu-ray drive for $100

Plextor ships PX-B120U USB-powered Blu-ray drive for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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