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    Blu-Ray

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by ConfusedUK, Mar 11, 2012.

  1. ConfusedUK

    ConfusedUK Notebook Guru

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    Hey all.

    I remember ages ago there was a thread about discussing swapping out the optical DVD for one that was Blu-Ray capable, but there were none that fit.

    Has anyone managed to find one since?
     
    ConfusedUK, Mar 11, 2012
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  2. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    Yep, there is one that had a link but the thread is buried and I was unable to locate it the last time someone asked.
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    I'll try and contact HIDevolution tomorrow and find out what bluray ray player they were previously using in custom M14X, since I'm curious myself.
     
    Voodooi, Mar 11, 2012
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  3. tyler27

    tyler27 Notebook Consultant

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    if you can find a 9.5mm blu-ray drive it should work
     
    tyler27, Mar 11, 2012
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  4. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    Yeah, I was looking @ those on ebay, but they start at 157$ USD~
    9.5mm blu ray | eBay
     
    Voodooi, Mar 11, 2012
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    unitardinventor Notebook Guru

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    so i bought my m14x refurb and mine is not 1600x900, would it still be worth it to get blu-ray if an option becomes available?
     
    unitardinventor, Mar 11, 2012
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  6. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    you could always hook up to an external monitor or TV to watch movies ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Mar 11, 2012
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  7. tyler27

    tyler27 Notebook Consultant

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    well its either that or an external one
     
    tyler27, Mar 11, 2012
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    Just remember it has to be a slot-load Blu-Ray, and I dont think those are manufactured in a 9.5mm size.
     
    $horty, Mar 12, 2012
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