New Pioneer A08

[thoughton]

Pioneer A08 announced in Japan today: link
Available in Europe in September: link

4x dual layer
16x DVD+/-R

[decay]

check out this LG drive, shipping now:

LG Electronics DVD+/-RW Mulitformat Drive
Model# GSA-4120BB

Specifications:
Write Speed: 12X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 32X CD-ROM, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ 2000/ ME/ 98SE
Features: Supports Double Layer DVD+R Disc (8.5GB). 2MB Buffer with Superlink Buffer Underrun Error Protection. High Speed Media Support; MPC-III Compliant.

$97 shipped here:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=27-136-035&depa=0

the best thing about this drive (if you need it) is the 5x DVD-RAM option.
not sure how Toast 6 supports it.

dk