Pioneer just unveiled the first 12x capable drive, the BDR-205. Initially rolling out to OEMs this month, this drive couldn’t wait for 12x certified discs to exist, though its full speed has been tested on Panasonic and Sony 6x BD-R blanks, “12x writing on all media cannot be guaranteed.” Minus that caveat, expect to see these popping up on Newegg and the like any second now. The BD-205 will come in Q1 2010 with the price about $249 for the full retail package. Via Engadget.
