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    Finally got Bluray on 7811!

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Daedric, Aug 18, 2008.

  1. Daedric

    Daedric Notebook Consultant

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    So I thought I would let you guys know I FINALLY got the faceplate off the DVD drive that came with the 7811fx. The faceplate was really on there, I thought I was seriously going to break the little plastic clips on there. The dv7t faceplate came off relatively easily, so I was pretty happy about that :) . Now I just need to buy a Bluray movie,lol. Any recommendations for good 1080p movies? Do I need any drivers to watch movies? Thanks guys :)

    oh btw, the dvd drive that came with the 7811fx would have a hard time closing but now the bluray drive has no trouble at all :)
     
    Daedric, Aug 18, 2008
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    You will need blu-ray player software as Vista does not include a codec for blu-ray.

    The Spiderman movies are really great looking if you are looking some good discs.

    Ira
     
    irablumberg, Aug 18, 2008
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    Great job on the upgrade! What drive are you using?
     
    plazmic, Aug 18, 2008
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  4. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Cool! Congrats on the upgrade! You mind throwing up a link to the one you purchased? That'll help others when searching the forum who wanna do the swap.
     
    Dook, Aug 18, 2008
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    amicold Newbie

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    I think he took one from his family members computer.

    Newegg has the correct drives though,


    I believe that is it, the 7811 uses SATA interface correct?
     
    amicold, Aug 18, 2008
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  6. Daedric

    Daedric Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys :) Now I never bought this drive I just switched out my dvd drive with my fathers bluray drive on his hp dv7t. The drive that is in there is an, Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500s. I had to also switch the little metal latch's or I couldn't screw the drives back in place. Face plates switched out well no problems at all, except it was an absolute pain to get my 7811 faceplate off! Also, when i booted up vista automatically installed some drivers. It seems to be working great with normal dvd's, read rates are pretty fast :D . About those bluray movies, it's between "Live Free or Die Hard" or "Transformers" :)
     
    Daedric, Aug 18, 2008
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  7. Daedric

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    Yep, SATA it is.
     
    Daedric, Aug 18, 2008
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    Watch Live Free or Die Hard. If you can count Bruce Willis' wrinkles, you've definitely got hi-def. :p
     
    Jesselise, Aug 18, 2008
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  9. N00d13s

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    haha, that is a good movie tho.i would say transformers because it looks amazing already.
     
    N00d13s, Aug 18, 2008
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    Pirates of the caribbean are some of the higher rated blu rays, i have them for my ps3 and as mentioned spiderman looks fantastic as well as Batman begins .
     
    Quadzilla, Aug 18, 2008
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    Congrats!!!
     
    agent14, Aug 18, 2008
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  12. rancid

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    Transformers, some of the best sound in any movie to date although it isn't released until Sept 2 in my area.

    Grats on the upgrade!
     
    rancid, Aug 18, 2008
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  13. maskedformed

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    Iron Man, Batman Begins, Planet Earth (must watch), Blade Runner, The Matrix Trilogy, The Godfather.
     
    maskedformed, Aug 18, 2008
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  14. predatorramboxxx

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    will this work for p6831 as well?
     
    predatorramboxxx, Aug 18, 2008
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  15. adamjon858

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    How did it come off?
     
    adamjon858, Aug 18, 2008
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  16. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Jezzus Christ, where are you, Jupiter?
     
    Dook, Aug 18, 2008
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  17. Diablo

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    negative. if you want a blu-ray drive, get the optiarc 5500-A here as it is compatible with the 6831/6860's
     
    Diablo, Aug 18, 2008
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  18. predatorramboxxx

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    why is not compatible
     
    predatorramboxxx, Aug 18, 2008
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  19. Diablo

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    the 7811's have SATA dvd drives. the 6831's/6860's have IDE/PATA drives. two completely different interfaces.
     
    Diablo, Aug 18, 2008
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    ohh really i thought it was sata
     
    predatorramboxxx, Aug 19, 2008
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  21. Daedric

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    There is two clips on the left and right side that hold it on.
     
    Daedric, Aug 19, 2008
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  22. Diablo

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    mine is definitely PATA. you can remove it and double check, but the dvd drive is PATA on mine.
     
    Diablo, Aug 19, 2008
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  24. Diablo

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    yes, that one is compatible with the 7811. the 7811's have SATA dvd drives, whereas the 6831/6860's have PATA dvd drives.
     
    Diablo, Aug 19, 2008
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  25. Daedric

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    I got Live Free or Die Hard :D Now what software or drivers do I need to play the movie?
     
    Daedric, Aug 19, 2008
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    will the color match the side? :p
     
    kuram, Aug 19, 2008
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  27. Diablo

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    you can take the faceplate off of the one in the laptop already and put it on the new drive.
     
    Diablo, Aug 19, 2008
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  28. narsnail

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    good thing I have a PS3 right beside my lappy, no need for bluray, although the playing of *legal* bluray and MKV files looks spectacular.
     
    narsnail, Aug 19, 2008
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  29. kuram

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    nice thanks a bunch, i didnt know this lol
     
    kuram, Aug 19, 2008
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  30. azianai

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    Looks good, just wish there were more options then the 1 drive that the egg sells for 330 =(
     
    azianai, Aug 21, 2008
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    You can use the latest PowerDVD software to play Blueray or HD-DVD. That should be the only thing left. Then you will be in High-Def heaven. You can even plug your laptop via HDMI into LCD/Plassma TV or projector and watch it on a big screen. Welcome to High-Def world. Once your there, you'll never go back.
     
    wisd10, Aug 21, 2008
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  32. Daedric

    Daedric Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah I got PowerDVD 8 and I watched Live free or die hard and it looked great :D
     
    Daedric, Aug 23, 2008
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  33. azianai

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    making me jealous, next paycheck'll be a Bluray SATA drive!
     
    azianai, Aug 23, 2008
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  34. victorusua

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    Where did u guys buy the Blue-Ray??
    SATA??
    thanks.
     
    victorusua, Aug 24, 2008
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  35. azianai

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    newegg has the model for 330 + shipping.
     
    azianai, Aug 24, 2008
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    Thanks man.
     
    victorusua, Aug 24, 2008
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  37. Der_Idiot

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    Der_Idiot, Aug 24, 2008
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  38. mario64

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    Are you able to use non-WHQL drivers and still watch BluRay?
     
    mario64, Aug 25, 2008
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  39. BlackSheep5

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    Does anyone make a slot load Blu-ray drive yet?
     
    BlackSheep5, Aug 25, 2008
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  40. azianai

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    nope, only sony's got a SATA Bluray right now.
    Panasonic makes a slot load, but its IDE.
     
    azianai, Aug 25, 2008
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    I wonder if a slot load cover would fit on a tray load and it work right? My 172 has a slot load.
     
    BlackSheep5, Aug 25, 2008
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  42. ashura

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    It should, only problem (if you care for this sort of thing) is that you won't be able to use the color scheme matching drive cover.
     
    ashura, Aug 25, 2008
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  43. BlackSheep5

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    When you get a new drive you use your panel on the new drive so if it will work it will be the same.
     
    BlackSheep5, Aug 25, 2008
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  44. azianai

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    in theory it should be fine.
     
    azianai, Aug 25, 2008
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  45. EVGA_Norm

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    Ok, that link to the Sata Blueray drive says that it is a disconinued item. Does anyone know where else to get a Sata Blueray drive for the 7811?
     
    EVGA_Norm, Nov 1, 2008
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    frozenarcticguy, Nov 2, 2008
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    Thanks! I can't tell, is that a Blueray burner, or just a reader?
     
    EVGA_Norm, Nov 3, 2008
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    BlueRay reader only... From Sony's website:

    — Play Hollywood Blu-ray Disc? movies on a properly configured PC
    — BD-ROM, BD-R, and BD-RE read capabilities
    — DVD and CD writing & reading capabilities
     
    fiziks, Nov 3, 2008
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    hmm thanks i think ill buy one for my 7811 as well, would save me the time to have to buy a ps3 (dying system)
     
    SeeYouInTheER, Nov 3, 2008
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    SeeYouInTheER, Nov 3, 2008
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