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    9.5mm slot load blu-ray drive?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by StealthReventon, May 14, 2010.

  1. StealthReventon

    StealthReventon Notebook Evangelist

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    Are there any for a decent price?

    I'd like to install one in an Envy 14 once it's released. :D
     
    StealthReventon, May 14, 2010
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  2. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Where have you looked so far? We can't give any recommendations until we know.
     
    Padmé, May 15, 2010
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  3. Fintan

    Fintan Notebook Consultant

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    I've seen only tray-loading blu-ray drives in 9.5mm format.
    And no, they do not come at a decent price. At a very big premium in fact.
     
    Fintan, May 15, 2010
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  4. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Panasonic SATA Tray BD-RE 9.5mm UJ-232A for $300+ USD, unless you only care for a BD-ROM, which can be found for ~$100 USD.
     
    sgogeta4, May 15, 2010
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  5. laststop311

    laststop311 Notebook Deity

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    envy 14 requires a slot load not a tray
     
    laststop311, May 16, 2010
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  6. StealthReventon

    StealthReventon Notebook Evangelist

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    Sounds great I don't mind paying up to $300 but I need slot-load, not tray. Any ideas? I googled but didn't find anything. :confused:

    Never mind
     
    StealthReventon, May 16, 2010
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  7. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    i wouldn't count on it.. let's wait and see.. i still see nothing on hp's website on ordering envy 14, 17...
     
    sean473, May 16, 2010
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  8. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Exactly as stated, there are no current 9.5mm slot load BD drives.
     
    sgogeta4, May 16, 2010
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  9. Judicator

    Judicator Judged and found wanting.

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    It's a competitor's product, but what's the size of the Blu-Ray drive in the M6500? It seems pretty slim, considering that the Expresscard/PC Card and SD card slots are mounted right above it. Of course, the ability to mount said drive in an Envy is a completely separate matter. :p
     
    Judicator, May 17, 2010
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  10. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Oops, I just replied to the wrong thread. Check out Panasonic UJ-235. Slim. Slot. SATA.

    Note: As pointed out by the mod in another thread, I was wrong. The UJ-235 is 12.7mm. Not 9.5mm.
     
    f4ding, May 17, 2010
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