Buffalo Technology has announced that they will be bringing their new external Blu-ray and HD DVD player to the US market. Based on the LG GGW-H20N, the MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD (BRHC-6316U2) can be used to read and write to Blu-ray Discs and play back HD DVD content.

Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced the MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD (BRHC-6316U2), the market’s first external Blu-ray and HD DVD player. It is the first device of its kind on the market that allows users to both read and write Blu-ray content. It provides the ability to save high-definition content, giving users an all-in-one solution to meet their entertainment needs. Users can also connect the player to a notebook or other mobile device via USB and view their favorite video content while on-the-go. In addition the player allows for playback of HD DVD content.
The MediaStation Blu-ray HD DVD will be available Q1 2008 at an estimated street price of $649. More information is available on Buffalo's website.