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    Blu-Ray Optical drive for Alienware/XPS 17?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AlphaStormX, Aug 1, 2011.

  1. AlphaStormX

    AlphaStormX Newbie

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    I'm just wondering if I should add a blue-ray optical drive. I don't really watch many movies (the occasional Hot Fuzz, Back to the Future etc...) and I don't mind the quality. I would save quite a bit without the blu ray drive. and my m17x budget is £1500. Any suggestions?
     
    AlphaStormX, Aug 1, 2011
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    If it is not a Blu-Ray burner, there is no point (as long as you have another Blu-Ray player available).

    Save the $$ and get a dual drive bay setup system ready to accept an SSD and a 1TB HDD soon. :)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Aug 1, 2011
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