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    Will external ASUS Blu-Ray Burner play movies?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by KDPearson24, Oct 10, 2011.

  1. KDPearson24

    KDPearson24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok so this may be a real noob question, but do Blu-Ray Burners also act a players?

    I'm looking to get "ASUS External 12X Blu-Ray Burner with USB 3.0 BW-12D1S-U/BLK/G" to back up some large data files onto optical media. But it would be nice if I could also use it to play Blu-Ray movies (with the appropriate software of course).

    Also, anyone know if this model complies with High-Definition Content Protection (HDCP)?

    Thanks
     
    KDPearson24, Oct 10, 2011
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    KDPearson24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found the specs online at ASUS. Was able to answer question.
     
    KDPearson24, Oct 10, 2011
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  3. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    What? :confused:
     
    Krane, Oct 10, 2011
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  4. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Gotta love it when people do that, they don't share it with the rest of the community. :p
    My former Asus external blu-ray burner could play blu-ray movies (any can), but the particular model I had came with blu-ray player software.
     
    talin, Oct 10, 2011
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    ^^ yeah, looks like all he wanted to know if it had player software bundled (some drives don't, lol :eek:).
     
    jeremyshaw, Oct 11, 2011
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    KDPearson24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry, everyone.

    I wasn't interested in if it had software bundled. My question was more basic than that (hence noob question). Given the proper Blu-Ray software on the laptop would the BD Writer also act as a BD Player. I figured it would but thought I would check on this board.

    After posting, I did some more searching and found the specs on the ASUS BD writer. It will act as a player too. I should have mentioned that when I posted the second response.
     
    KDPearson24, Oct 11, 2011
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Ah, lol :p

    Well, have fun! :D
     
    jeremyshaw, Oct 11, 2011
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