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    Blu ray read speed.

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Danja, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Danja

    Danja Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking to possibly put a blu ray drive into my laptop for New Years. I found this one online: http://www.fazecomputers.net/servlet/the-48/HP-Part-452220-dsh-001,-Matsushita/Detail

    It looks like it should fit into the laptop and it's a reader/burner. I'm confused as to why it's cheaper than the one on Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...+Drives-_-Sony+Optiarc+America+Inc-_-27118009

    The biggest difference I see is 1.6X vs. 2X read speed for blue ray discs. Does that make a $40 difference?
     
    Danja, Dec 19, 2008
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    i'd go with the one from newegg, simply because it's not only brand-name product, but also faster :) 2x is slow enough as it is ;)
     
    whizzo, Dec 19, 2008
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  3. Danja

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    What does the speed have to do with a movie viewing experience? I understand it's impact on burning, but not viewing...
     
    Danja, Dec 19, 2008
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