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    blue ray for g50vtx5

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by asus xb, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. asus xb

    asus xb Notebook Enthusiast

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    where could i find a blueray player for my x5 i know it has 720p res but i still want one! anyone
     
    asus xb, Apr 29, 2009
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  2. RainMotorsports

    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    ASUS's eStore carries the bluray drive that will work with all G50's i think it was like 250 though.
     
    RainMotorsports, Apr 29, 2009
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  3. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Just pick one up from ebay. I believe Asus uses the Sony BC-5500S bluray drive. You'll have to replace the faceplate, but that should be a fairly easy task.
     
    David, Apr 29, 2009
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