Combo Blu-ray by Pioneer

Pioneer just announced a Blu-ray Disc computer optical drive, known as BDC-2202. It is expected to be available next month in the USA for US$299.
Similarly to its small brother the DVD combo, the BD combo drive can read BD-ROM/BD-R/BD-RE (5x) and double layer BD-ROM/BD-R/BD-RE (2X). This drive combination gives users the ability to playback BD-based HD video contains while being able to burn DVD and CD.
Let's hope that apple will quickly add it as a BTO option for the Mac Pro as it is a good alternative for users not requiring a BD burner. However, it will really become useful when Apple will finally start supporting blue laser-based format.