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    Any Blu-Ray upgrades on the P7811 yet?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by FavoriteSun, Nov 9, 2008.

  1. FavoriteSun

    FavoriteSun Newbie

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    I am thinking about doing a Blu-Ray upgrade on my P7811 and would really appreciate some input on the following questions.

    Has anyone on this forum successfully upgraded their P7811 to Blu-Ray yet?

    Did you get the results you expected ?

    Which SATA drive did you use and what software?

    Were there any problems with the installation or did it go smoothly?
     
    FavoriteSun, Nov 9, 2008
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  2. Diablo

    Diablo Metalhead

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    here is a thread on someone that successfully upgraded to blu-ray using a blu-ray drive from an HP dv7t.

    you could also check newegg.com for a sony optiarc 5500-S SATA blu-ray drive.

    6860 and 6831 owners would want a 5500-A PATA blu-ray drive.
     
    Diablo, Nov 9, 2008
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    Thanks, The thread does look promising. When I read it, It looked like the installation was made but not yet tested. Also, Newegg no longer carries the Optiarc 5500-S SATA drive. Of the 2 reviews of this drive, one identified a problem with the firmware. I did notice that the drive is available on ebay and at a few stores on the web.
     
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    In looking deeper into the thread, I see that the setup with the Optiarc 5500-S was successful with the recommended software. Thanks again for your help! I should be all set now!
     
    FavoriteSun, Nov 10, 2008
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    anytime man. thats what i'm here for.
     
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    CT10N is alot cheaper because faster cheaper BD-Rom (4x and up) and burners have come to the market, even the Sony drive which use to be very expensive has dropped like a rock in price. I'm kinda starting to wonder if you work for Faze.
     
    RangerXML, May 18, 2009
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