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    What's the difference between both Blu-rays

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by olphus, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. olphus

    olphus Notebook Consultant

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    WAht is the difference between
    Blu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM) [add $310 or $10/month1]
    Blu-ray / DVD / CD writer (Blu-ray Disc Drive) [add $510 or $16/month1]

    Is any of these writable in Blu-ray.
    What brand is it?...I can't imagine anything else than NEC for DVD+/-RW.
     
    olphus, Oct 24, 2007
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  2. JTOverath

    JTOverath Notebook Evangelist

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    The more expensive drive is a Blu Ray burner.

    Not sure on manufacturer (I don't have my 1720 with Blu Ray yet) but if I had to guess I would say Sony since they create Blu Ray. Once I have my machine (should be next week) I will see who made the one in mine.
     
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  3. Harleyquin07

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    BD-ROM designates the ability to burn Blu-Ray discs. The cheaper option only allows reading of the discs.
     
    Harleyquin07, Oct 24, 2007
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  4. lorax1284

    lorax1284 Notebook Guru

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    Actually, ROM means "read only memory" which means "not writable".

    BD-ROM means the drive is read only. the more expensive one, that says "Blu-Ray / DVD / CD Writer" is the drive that will write all three formats.

    A better question is whether the Blu-Ray writing support is single layer or dual layer.
     
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  5. Jako

    Jako Notebook Evangelist

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    BD-ROM is Panasonic UJ-210
    BD-RE is Panasonic UJ-220
    BD-RE slot load Panasonic UJ-225
     
    Jako, Oct 24, 2007
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  6. superEmom

    superEmom Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a xps 410 that I picked up from outlet.

    The driver is Philips. I think it is a blu-ray drive(write single layer, I believe).
    System came with a blank disk.
     
    superEmom, Oct 24, 2007
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