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    Best internal Blu Ray drive for the money?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MX5J6, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. MX5J6

    MX5J6 Notebook Geek

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    Be it a burner or just a reader doesn't really matter to me. As long as I can get it for a good price and it will fit in a Sager NP9170. Suggestions? Trying to find a good one under $100.

    Would this work? Also would I need anything else to install it? Or can I just slide it in and tada?
     
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    SerratedAuto Notebook Consultant

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    That's the one I got for my Asus G53SW. It is literally tons better than the one that came stock, but I can't say how it rates to other laptop bluray burners. I found it for $55 though so it was one of the less expensive ones I've found.
     
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    Yeah I picked it because it was cheap and had 20 5 star reviews so I figure it has to be pretty good? So are all notebook blu ray drives the same size? or have the same connectors? Do I need anything else to install it?
     
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    That is straight sexy looking as is this. I know it's more expensive but is it a good or better choice? I was considering external just so I didn't have to install it and risk making a mistake or doing something wrong.
     
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