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    Has anyone tried to put HL CT10N Blu-Ray Drive in the 7811/7801/7805 yet?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by kenshin2b, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. kenshin2b

    kenshin2b Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone try to put one of these drive in his/her 7811/7805/7801 yet?

    I just placed an order for 1, and should be coming in a week or so. I can't wait for Newegg to restock the Sony Optirac BC-5500s anymore...
     
    kenshin2b, Jan 12, 2009
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    You might be one of the first. Everybody seems to be talking about the 5500s. If this one works, I might be next in line to get one. Please post about your experience and any issues. Hopefully there won't be issues besides installing the proper Bluray software to play the discs.
     
    dsc888, Jan 12, 2009
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    Curious about what firmware/drivers you need for this. I've seen updates for the 5500s, but not sure about this model
     
    Snooky_13, Jan 12, 2009
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  4. kenshin2b

    kenshin2b Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will keep everyone posted once it gets here.

    at least this drive cost less than the 5500s
     
    kenshin2b, Jan 12, 2009
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    catttman Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered it too ,and got power dvd 8 ultra to play blurays hope thats all there is to it
     
    catttman, Jan 19, 2009
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    I'm hoping you didn't pay that price for a blu ray reader only? That seems completely outrageous.
     
    Big Mike, Jan 19, 2009
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    No it was $150. hope its not a 9.5 ,but I seen others that had the same one said it was 12.7 I think and hope its a typo and not a 9.5 the picture shows 12.7 one :) was on ebay Item number: 180321676724
     
    catttman, Jan 19, 2009
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    Great minds think alike! :D

    I bought one back on the 11th for $135. But mine's coming from Hong Kong so we'll have to see how long it takes to arrive... :(
     
    BobXX, Jan 19, 2009
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    The listing I bought from said 12.7 too, so you should be safe... ;)
     
    BobXX, Jan 19, 2009
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    Well. Well. I too bought a drive from an Ebay seller from HK. I also paid $135 but it was for the much talked about Sony 5500s. Now I am debating whether to get PowerDVD, WinDVD plus Bluray, or the ArcSoft Total Theater. I've heard the WinDVD doesn't do BD-Live yet so I am holding off. I am leaning toward ArcSoft's player as it does BD-Live well.

    Anybody wanna chime in on their choice of software player?
     
    dsc888, Jan 20, 2009
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  11. catttman

    catttman Notebook Consultant

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    Look at this BRAND NEW ORIGINAL OEM

    H+L DATA STORAGE Model:HL BDDVDRW CT10N

    8x Dual Layer Super Slim DVD±RW & Blu-Ray Reader Combo drive

    This item is not refundable,DOA will give as exchange with 14 days

    SATA interface
    2X BD-ROM READ

    Read DVD-ROM

    Read DVD-ROM Dual Layer 6x CAV
    Read DVD+R 8x CAV
    Read DVD+R Double Layer 6x CAV
    Read DVD+RW 6x CAV
    Read DVD-R 8x CAV
    Read DVD-R Double Layer 6x CAV
    Read DVD-RW 6x CAV
    Read DVD-Video (CSS title) 4x CAV
    Write DVD+R 2.4x CLV, 4x ZCLV, 8x CAV
    Write DVD-R 2x CLV, 4x ZCLV, 8x CAV
    Write DVD+R Double Layer 2.4x CLV, 4x ZCLV
    Write DVD-R Double Layer 2x CLV, 4x ZCLV
    Write DVD+RW 2.4x CLV, 3.3x ZCLV, 4x ZCLV
    Write DVD-RW 2x CLV, 4x ZCLV
    Power Consumption (Typical) Sleep 5V : Max 25mA
    Standby 5V : Max 25mA
    Worst Case (Active) 5V : Max 900mA
    Dimensions Width - 128 mm
    Depth - 127 mm
    Height - 9.5 mm

    Must be a typo all the other same models where 12.7 that was on ebay
     
    catttman, Jan 20, 2009
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    catttman Notebook Consultant

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    Yes .......................
     
    catttman, Jan 20, 2009
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  13. catttman

    catttman Notebook Consultant

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    Next the cpu upgrade lol
     
    catttman, Jan 20, 2009
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    x9100 should be good... but still expensive...
     
    able_agent, Jan 20, 2009
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    x9100 seems kind of a waste if this one is like the 7811 and can't OC above 3ghz? I'm angling for a P9600 myself, but for those that need more power the T9800 seems like the best way to go right now at least.
     
    Big Mike, Jan 20, 2009
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    So for @ $400. more I can make this a SS FX7805u (Super sport)
    By droping in a T9800
     
    catttman, Jan 20, 2009
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    I chose ArcSoft.
     
    Tybalt39, Jan 21, 2009
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    Tyalt,

    Thanks for the info. Do you like the product? Do you have issues with disc compatibility? I heard it's great and is very fast. Thanks.

    dsc888

     
    dsc888, Jan 22, 2009
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  19. Tybalt39

    Tybalt39 Notebook Evangelist

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    Reason for purchase: Bang-for-buck.

    It also integrates well with the media panel (FF/RW/Pause/Play, etc). I haven't connected to my 52" via HDMI as I already have a BR player on that TV, but on the WSXGA+ screen on the lappy it looks good.

    I do wish I could specify an audio output other than the default audio in Vista (IE: bluetooth headphones but still leave the internal speakers as default), but other than that I have no complaint.

    Haven't found any discs that won't play yet...
     
    Tybalt39, Jan 22, 2009
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    Well, I got my CT10N drive today. It's installed and is working well so far (with PowerDVD). :D
     
    BobXX, Jan 22, 2009
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    Same here working well,, ct10n with powerdvd8 got batman DN on now :)
    not bad for $149.99
     
    catttman, Jan 22, 2009
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  22. catttman

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    and the add said it was 9.5 its 12.7 thick
     
    catttman, Jan 22, 2009
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    How do you get HDMI to play bluray out mine wont show both at same time I dont know how to play bluray from my laptop to my tv via hdmi cable??
     
    catttman, Jan 22, 2009
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    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    Were you able to use your FX outside bezel?
     
    flynnaz, Jan 22, 2009
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    Yep, it popped right off the old one and right onto the new one. I kind of had to as the CT10 only came with a flimsy temporary bezel. :)
     
    BobXX, Jan 22, 2009
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    yes just unsnap it and resnap it :)little clips on the side when open drawer
     
    catttman, Jan 22, 2009
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    Can you play your bluray out to your tv with the hdmi output ? if so how to set up?
     
    catttman, Jan 22, 2009
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    I m still waiting for mine to arrive....

    Most likely I will get Arcsoft
     
    kenshin2b, Jan 22, 2009
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    Mine does the same exact thing. For some reason, the Blu-ray video refuses to play on both my tv and computer simultaneously, even when they are set to reflect each other. I did, however, get it to show up on the tv and not the computer while they were both set to reflect each other rather than the other way around...
     
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    Yes I just got mine to play on tv with hdmI not both thats ok :)

    WoW it looks great on my 52 samsung750
     
    catttman, Jan 22, 2009
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    Thanks for the feedback. I have PowerDVD and am eagerly awaiting my Sony BD drive from Hong Kong :D

     
    dsc888, Jan 23, 2009
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    Awesome, catttman! Glad to hear things are well. I can't wait for mine to arrive. Enjoy your movies :D

     
    dsc888, Jan 23, 2009
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    it looks better than my samsung 1500 on my Lcd tv :)
     
    catttman, Jan 23, 2009
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    I just get DD sound via hdmi not any DDHD sound :(
    but it does sound great
    (or dts which ever it is)
     
    catttman, Jan 23, 2009
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    Well, the upgrade is finally complete! :D

    [​IMG]
     
    BobXX, Feb 5, 2009
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    catttman Notebook Consultant

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    what took so long :)
    Is that a sticker over your drive trim
     
    catttman, Feb 5, 2009
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    I love stickers! :D
     
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    Right On ! :cool:
     
    catttman, Feb 5, 2009
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    Great job, gentlemen! I too did the upgrade and am enjoying the Dark Knight in all High Def glory :)

    BobXX, where did you get your sticker. I like it. It makes sense you covered up the LabelFlash logo.
     
    dsc888, Feb 6, 2009
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    ebay. It took over a month to arrive from China. :)

    I actually have a second that I didn't use, if anyone's interested. ;)
     
    BobXX, Feb 6, 2009
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    BobXX,
    I might be interested in your spare drive. PM me.

    JP
     
    jeremyp111, Feb 7, 2009
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    Anyone have any problems with compatibility with newer Blu Ray discs and this drive?
     
    dixonij, Feb 19, 2009
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    No problems as I said many times before with that drive best deal for 149.00 I use dvd 8 ultra ;) play on my lcd tv via HDMI too...100% ok !
     
    catttman, Feb 19, 2009
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    just installed the drive in my 7811. running windvd9. haven't had any issues with any blu rays. great deal!
     
    Danny748s, Mar 6, 2009
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    I have a 7805 and just installed the ct10n and am having issues with the drive. Every blu-ray disc i try doesn't work unless I use anydvd. I returned a sony bc5500 because i was told that drive fit fine but the faceplate didn't. It was exchanged for this drive with windows decects correctly but won't play any RETAIL blu-ray without anydvd hd. What am I doing wrong? I don't want to have to use anydvd... A LEGAL copy of that isn't cheap and the trial is only 21 days.
     
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    you need to use some sort of 3rd party software to play dvd's. wmp, quicktime, etc will not play blu ray's. i use windvd 9. i think it was something like $80 for it.
     
    Danny748s, Mar 7, 2009
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    I use dvd8ultra to play blurays works 100% fine
     
    catttman, Mar 7, 2009
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    There was a coupon code (Registration08) out there for 20% off ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre which brought the price down to 55. That was about the cheapest I could find for BD playback software. Code appears to still be active.
     
    andy A, Mar 7, 2009
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    I don't think I asked this before, and it's completely OT, but Andy is that a Samoyed in your avatar? (I'm 99.9% positive it is) Is it yours? My family has owned Samoyeds for years.
     
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    Sorry for the OT everyone but, Yes, yes, yes Big Mike my favorite breed, he is one of our rescues. We have 2 right now, the one pictured is approx 5yrs, the other almost 13 and still going strong, but the older one has a real rare disease called SA (sebaceous adenitis) that showed up at approx 5yrs of age. It has been a real challenge to deal with.
     
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