thanks a lot guys for your inputs
wow, didn’t know about those drives even if I usually am up to date with everything Japan
The MA is still available on Amazon for up to a grand depending on configuration:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?__mk_ja_JP=%E3%82%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A&url=search-alias%3Dcomputers&field-keywords=BDR-PR1MA
The MC has all but disappeared. They usually refer to it as JIS Z 6017, and those very few places where available it has a list price of 3 grands…crazy
@jade, since you’re here…
I should have used the search function before opening this thread
I pretty much got not only it would be silly to wait for a successor, but actually many people still prefer the 207 and 208 over the 209, at least those Made in Japan
From your experience is there a major quality difference between the formers and the latter?
also…not really worth opening a new thread about this
I understand this is currently the best 50GB media?
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0056DV0L4/
though not as good as old Panasonic
when it comes to 25GB media, is this good?
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0040XH1OG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_14?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AN1VRQENFRJN5