The ASUS BC-12B1ST BD-Combo drive does for the most part what can be expected from a quality optical drive. To set the BC-12B1ST apart from other BD-Combo drives, ASUS has focused on data burning accuracy with Optimal Tuning Strategy and power saving technology rather than pure speed. In doing so, the ASUS BC-12B1ST manages to perform at a very good performance level without excess noise and heavy vibration generated by a fast motor. This makes the ASUS BC-12B1ST also a very good optical drive for a homebrewed HTPC.