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    Dells Blu Ray Drives

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by random57, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. random57

    random57 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So is there any way for me to order a dell blu-ray drive after I have already purchased an Inspiron that is "ready" under their qualifications? I looked in their notebook upgrades drive section and no luck . . .do you think if I called I could order the drive individually?

    Also does anyone actually own an inspiron with the blu-ray option and can share their experiences?

    And lastly does anybody know which company manufactures the blu-ray drives for the inspirons?

    Thanks
     
    random57, Sep 1, 2007
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  2. random57

    random57 Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump.

    Nothing?
     
    random57, Sep 1, 2007
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  3. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Yeah, you can. BUT expect to pay a premium buying it thru Dell. If I was looking for a BD drive, I would probably go look on ebay....
     
    sleey0, Sep 1, 2007
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  4. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Right now a blu ray drive for a notebook is a waste of money. Especially when BluRay Vs HDDVD battle is still going on (without a clear winner). Besides, Inspirons don’t even have HDMI or DVI outputs to digitally output hi def video.
     
    PhoenixFx, Sep 1, 2007
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  5. random57

    random57 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I have the WUXGA screen in my 1720 so its not like there would be any wasted pixels, and I also have a nice sound system to play it through, lets just assume I'll put it to good use and want to do this . . . I cant seem to just order it through dell, there is no mention of the drive on their parts site. . .
     
    random57, Sep 1, 2007
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  6. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    if there no mention do a sales chat with dell .. online or over the phone to see if its available.
     
    burkle25, Sep 2, 2007
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  7. bigmo

    bigmo Notebook Consultant

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    It will be available sooner or later (online or by phone)....and Blu-ray is going to win the war or at least should, it is quite superior so go for it, get on the phone and get one then let me know how you like it lol
     
    bigmo, Sep 2, 2007
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  8. anime_freak

    anime_freak Notebook Geek

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    any word on who manufatures these blu ray drives..??
     
    anime_freak, Sep 2, 2007
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  9. liquidplasma6

    liquidplasma6 Notebook Evangelist

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    probably sony or samsung
     
    liquidplasma6, Sep 2, 2007
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