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    Studio XPS 1645 which blu-ray drive?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by s4vva, Nov 30, 2010.

  1. s4vva

    s4vva Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi I have a Studio XPS 1645, I would like to replace my slot loading DVD with a Blu-Ray drive. Any recommendations as to which model will be suitable?
     
    s4vva, Nov 30, 2010
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    fakename Notebook Geek

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    any available here will work.

    also factor in if you only need it to read or write as well.


    Also of note, I have a Matsh-ita ((lol, it keps coming up MATA as it was censoring me from saying s***)) (same owners of panasonic) UJ235A and although it is listed as a read only it is actually a write drive as well.
     
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    s4vva Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ended up getting a Sony Optiarc BC-5640H which wasn't on the list. Just wanted to say it works well and is also compatible.
     
    s4vva, Dec 16, 2010
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    andrew9 Notebook Guru

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    I'm also thinking about replacing my DVD drive in XPS 1645 for Blu-ray. I've checked these models from DELL website and I've found something like this:

    Blu-Ray Combo BD-ROM HL CA10N Slot USB External Drive
    Blu-Ray Combo BD-ROM HL CA10N Slot USB External Drive | eBay

    Blu-Ray Combo SONY BC-5600S Slot USB External DVD Drive
    Blu-Ray Combo SONY BC-5600S Slot USB External DVD Drive | eBay

    Are these the same as internal drives and can be used without any problems? (my notebook is almost new so I would prefer to stick with original configuration for some time - external blu-ray drive would work for me)
     
    andrew9, Mar 22, 2011
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