DigiTimes has reported that Lite-On has launched its first Blu-ray disc burner in Japan. According to the article, the LH-2B1S currently goes for 70,000 Yen, or $600US.
Lite-On IT recently launched its LH-2B1S serial ATA Blu-ray Disc (BD) Triple Writer, the company's first BD burner, in Japan at a retail price of 70,000 yen (US$600), with the price significantly lower than BD burners offered by other vendors, according to industry sources in Taiwan.

Although not launched in Taiwan yet, the Japanese retail price of the LH-2B1S is lower than the NT$29,900-32,990 (US$920-1,014) for BD burners currently on sale in the Taiwan market, the sources indicated.
The LH-2B1S is also available in the US and can be picked up at places like Newegg for about $600. More information can be found here.