Buffalo MediaStation External Blu-ray Burners?

Hello,
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience using a Buffalo MediaStation External Blu-ray burner with their mac?
Cheers,
James

Yeah, I already read this one.
The review is good, which is the main thing that prompted me to consider this drive, but I always like to get some feedback from average users about little issues that often crop up in the real world.
Unfortunately the forum conversation that follows this particular review is less about the drive itself and more about other issues. No one said, "I have this drive and use it with a mac and I think it's . . . "

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