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    Blu-Ray drives

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Grey Machine, Jul 11, 2009.

  1. Grey Machine

    Grey Machine Notebook Enthusiast

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    If watching Blu-Ray movies is not the intention, is there any other benefit at this time to have a Blu-Ray drive in a notebook? Will games and software be migrating to this format soon?
     
    Grey Machine, Jul 11, 2009
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Dont bother if your not gonna use Blu-ray, you can always upgrade it yourself later. Its gonna be a while till games and software switch over (or if at all)

    Bluray slimline drives only cost under $100 now anyway
     
    flipfire, Jul 11, 2009
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  3. Hello_Moto

    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm in the same position as Grey Machine but i have the overwhelming urge to upgrade the optical drive on my p7805u simply because it is possible to do such a thing!
     
    Hello_Moto, Jul 11, 2009
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  4. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, there always is the 25/50GB data capacity of single- and dual-layer Blu-Ray discs for file storage.
     
    TehSuigi, Jul 11, 2009
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  5. Grey Machine

    Grey Machine Notebook Enthusiast

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    I should have been specific, I was only referring to Blu-Ray readers actually. :)

    I think the cost of writable media is still kind of high, but I suppose it's an option if you're willing to pay for the convenience.

    :D

    I'm probably skipping BRD in my next purchase. Doesn't seem like it's too useful for me anyway.
     
    Grey Machine, Jul 12, 2009
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  6. nacholambre

    nacholambre Notebook Consultant

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    Dont waste money on blue ray if you dont watch blue ray movies!
     
    nacholambre, Jul 14, 2009
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