Buffalo has just introduced the BR3D-12U3-EU 12x external Blu-ray writer in Europe. Measuring 160 x 220 x 50 mm, this Buffalo’s optical drive comes with a USB 3.0 interface and has writing speeds of 12x for BD-R SL/DL, 2x for BD-RE SL/DL, 16x for DVD-R/+R, 8x for DVD-R/+R DL, DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, 40x for CD-R and 24x for CD-RW.

Buffalo BR3D-12U3-EU also bundled with the CyberLink Media Suite (includes PowerDirector, PowerProducer, PowerDVD, Power2GO, PowerBackup, InstantBurn and MediaShow). Its now available on pre-order for €224.