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    Blu-Ray Media Player?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by TheGreatMonkey, Dec 13, 2008.

  1. TheGreatMonkey

    TheGreatMonkey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where can I get a media player to play Blu-Ray movies on my M1730? I have a Blu-Ray drive, that I ordered with my laptop. But Dell Failed to give me the program.
     
    TheGreatMonkey, Dec 13, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I'd contact Dell. The should give you one. If not PowerDVD or WinDVD will work.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 13, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Call them and demand it. There is no reason you should be paying for an upgrade and not be able to fully use it.
     
    atbnet, Dec 13, 2008
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    Wasn't the Dell Media Player disc included? What happens when you do insert a blu-ray disc?
     
    kanehi, Dec 15, 2008
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    Pralix Notebook Consultant

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    Media Direct will play some Blu-Rays. The 3.5 version that is shipped on the M1730 wont play the newer ones, MD 4.0 will. You can get Arcsoft Total Media Extreme or Cyberlink PowerDVD to play Blu-Rays also. Dell doesn't seem interested in updating MD 3.5 to play the latest BDs. They also wont release it for the M1730.
     
    Pralix, Dec 15, 2008
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