Which Blu Ray Writer?

Hi all,

Hoping someone could help me here please!? When it comes to Blu Ray im a total newbie

Been looking today at finally investing in a Blu Ray writer, but I have no idea which to go for!? Unfortunately whilst there are reviews around Google when I then search for that model its been discontinued or cant find a retailer.

Couple of websites I order from in the UK are:
http://www.ebuyer.com/search?page= [...] ubcat=2111
AND
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Com [...] R+Writers/


Im not worried about an external blu ray writer as I want to keep the price around £60 or less, however, if the little extra makes that much of a differnce then be interesting to hear. Its just for personal use, films, backup files perhaps, so nothing major.

I've seen all this hype around "12x" on the blu ray, assuming this is the read speed? Does it make that much difference? Again, as a total newbie I have no idea on time scales compared to DVD.

I thought about the Pinoeer BDR-206DBK - but the reviews were not very good saying not backward compatible so some players will not read the media!? I have no idea why or the issue, but seems a common problem on these so again im stuck!

Any help really appreciated. Thanks.