LG Electronics has today announced what the company claims is the "world's fastest Blu-ray writer". The GGW-H20L promises the fastest Blu-ray (BD) writing speed -- 6x maximum.

The GGW-H20L is an IDE device that can be mounted on any existing desktop PC. It is learnt that while a normal CD can store up to 700MB, a double-layer BD can store up to 50GB data. To understand it better: data content of up to 73 CDs (approximately 35 Bollywood films) can be stored in one BD Media.

LG Electronics claims taking back-ups on the GGW-H20L that has 50GB storage capacity not only makes the task more easy but also more reliable as compared to a magnetic tape. Besides, large-sized software programs and designs can be stored on the GGW-H20L.

Commenting on the launch, R Manikandan, business group head (IT Division) of LGEIL, said, "By launching the world's fastest Blu-ray writer with a 6x maximum write speed, LG once again proves itself the leader."

The LG Blu-ray writer GGW-H20L with an IDE interface for desktop PCs is immediately available for a MRP of Rs 29,990 (inclusive of taxes).