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    Slot-Load Blu-Ray Speed Differences?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by NoteBooks4Ever, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. NoteBooks4Ever

    NoteBooks4Ever Notebook Consultant

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    Would there be any lag on video playback on the 8X Slot-Load Blu-Ray Reader versus the 4X Slot-Load Blu-Ray Reader/Writer for the Dell Studio XPS 1640?
     
    NoteBooks4Ever, Jul 22, 2009
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    NoteBooks4Ever Notebook Consultant

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    Bump......
     
    NoteBooks4Ever, Jul 22, 2009
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  3. TexasEx7

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    No

    The 4x is referring to the Blu Ray write speed, not the read speed, which will be the same as the Blu Ray Read-Only drive.
     
    TexasEx7, Jul 22, 2009
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  4. Mr.High-Pinger

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    isnt a higher readspeed good for transfering data from the disc?
     
    Mr.High-Pinger, Jul 23, 2009
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  5. Breece

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    Yes, but as TexasEx7 said the read speed is the same :)
     
    Breece, Jul 23, 2009
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  6. Mr.High-Pinger

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    the 8x one gotta have a higher readspeed?
     
    Mr.High-Pinger, Jul 23, 2009
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  7. BlackRussian

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    No it does not have to be.
    The only way your going to find is the check the spec of the two devices and compare them.
     
    BlackRussian, Jul 23, 2009
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    Well .. Ok The Operator is certainly confused with the specs....

    8X Slot-Load Blu-Ray Reader

    By this Dell meant..

    Blu-ray disc will be read on 8x

    But you wont be able to BURN/WRITE Blu-ray Disc.

    Other type of DISC ( DVD/ CD will be write/read at the 20x/52x and 48x/52x respectively)

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    4X Slot-Load Blu-Ray Reader/Writer
    By this dell meant..

    Blu- ray disc will be read on 8x

    *As well you will be able to burn it on 4x speed

    Other type of DISC ( DVD/ CD will be write/read at the 20x/52x and 48x/52x respectively)
     
    mhatrey, Jul 23, 2009
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  9. Tuwa

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    Sounds about right.
     
    Tuwa, Jul 23, 2009
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    You only need 1X to play Blu-Ray video without lag. It is 1X video speed. A 2X drive can read data twice as fast as it needs to not lag when reading a blu-ray video. 4X is 4 times, etc.
    Also, 1X for Blu-Ray is WAAAAY faster than 1X for CD.
    For CD, 1x is 1.2 Mbit/s
    For DVD, 1x is 10.5 Mbit/s
    For Blu-Ray, 1x is 36 Mbit/s
     
    peterf, Jul 23, 2009
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