The $229 "burner" that you're referring to on Newegg is only a DVD burner, though it does play BDs and HD-DVDs. There is a version that adds BD-R for only $50 more, though, at Nowdirect.com.
I think it's pretty well known that Plextor overcharges.
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The $229 "burner" that you're referring to on Newegg is only a DVD burner, though it does play BDs and HD-DVDs. There is a version that adds BD-R for only $50 more, though, at Nowdirect.com.
I think it's pretty well known that Plextor overcharges.