With burning or writing DATA , you don't need Nero Software because Windows (through the use of the driver disc Panasonic provides) can do this for you. It's just like DVD-RAM where you can drag and drop (once driver disc has been installed).

The Panasonic Blu-ray SW-5582 is the next generation of storage offering 25 to 50 GB of data on one Blu-ray disc. Blu-ray drives will lead the way for data and high definition movie storage.

The new Panasonic SW-5582 Blu-ray drive is an advanced computer Blu-ray burner that uses brand new Blu-ray writable (BD-R) and Blu-ray re-writeable (BD-RE) 25GB single layer and 50GB double layer Blu-ray discs for storage of data, computer backup, high-definition movies and more. With Panasonic Blu-ray drives you get backwards compatibility with all the most popular DVD media formats such as DVD RAM discs, Dual Layer DVD, Double Layer DVD, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-R/RW with CD-R/RW support too!

Panasonic Blu-ray drives are the industries first, fastest, and most compatible Blu-ray drives. With the power of a Blu-ray burner comes the next generation of data storage technology. Able to burn 25GB on a single layer Blu-ray disc and up to 50GB on a double layer Blu-ray disc, the Panasonic SW-5582 has created a future for high density and secure computer and data storage including backup, high definition movies, photos and anything else you can imagine.

• Type: Internal
• Interface: IDE / ATAPI
• Loading Method: Tray Load
• Dimensions: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 1.5"

PC:


• Intel Pentium 700 MHz
• Microsoft Windows ME, 2000, XP
• Burning software
• Minimum of 64 MB of RAM
• Available 5.25" drive bay and IDE connection


MAC:


• Mac OS 10.2 or higher for full functionality
• Burning software
• Available 5.25" drive bay and IDE connection