New Buffalo drive does Blu-ray/HD DVD

As CES begins to wind down we are still poking around to find new products which fit our lustful next-gen optical disk needs. One which seems to fit the bill while straddling both sides of the cold war is the innovative new Buffalo Technology MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD. This external player combo is set to price at around $650.

Buffalo has said the MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD will let one both read and write Blu-ray content as well as allowing for HD DVD playback. It has an external USB connection to connect to a computer and comes with Nero software for playback and burning.

Learn more about this new Buffalo product after the jump.

Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced the MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD (BRHC-6316U2), the market’s first external Blu-ray and HD DVD player. It is the first device of its kind on the market that allows users to both read and write Blu-ray content. It provides the ability to save high-definition content, giving users an all-in-one solution to meet their entertainment needs. Users can also connect the player to a notebook or other mobile device via USB and view their favorite video content while on-the-go. In addition the player allows for playback of HD DVD content.

“Consumers are increasingly implementing either High-Definition or Blu-ray content into their digital lives – from TV sets, to camcorders to audio content,” said Takayuki Nishioka, CEO of Buffalo Technology, USA. “The MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD offers users the best of both worlds and supports our customers’ various needs, while providing unmatched flexibility, giving users the ability to watch and save their favorite movies, videos or data at home or on the road.”

The MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD has a convenient, external USB connection, allowing consumers to connect it to a laptop, desktop or other devices with a USB Port. Buffalo’s new Blu-ray HD DVD player also comes with Nero’s proven software for playback and burning, which allows for seamless integration with all recent versions of Microsoft Windows. With a stylish black exterior, the MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD is also the perfect addition to any home entertainment PC.

Backed by a limited one-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 technical support, the MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD will be available Q1 2008 at an estimated street price of $649. The product can be purchased through distributors, online resellers and Buffalo’s web site.