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    Blu-Ray playback software for Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by raz1337, Sep 19, 2011.

  1. raz1337

    raz1337 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just installed an aftermark Blu-Ray drive in my Asus G51VX. I knew beforehand that new software I'd have to buy would be needed. What are some suggestions?
     
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    PowerDVD and TotalMedia Theater are about your only options unfortunately. PDVD is about twice the cost of TMT. TMT would freeze on my computer, and thankfully PDVD 10 came with my HP laptop, so I'm set! ;)
     
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    FoxWhere Notebook Consultant

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    Does VLC support blue ray playback?
     
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    VLC will not natively play Blu-ray. You are paying for the codec to play Blu-Ray.

    I think if you get the AnyDVD HD it will let you rip and play Blu-Ray too on any player. But it's like $100.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 19, 2011
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    raz1337 Notebook Evangelist

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    Why does blu ray playback and the codec cost? Can someone explain it?
     
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    Mindless Drone Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is only about $70 and is an awesome tool. Of coruse with AnyDVD HD you are not paying for the codec you are paying for the ability to rip Blu-Rays to you hard drive.
     
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    Mindless Drone Notebook Enthusiast

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    Funny I am having the same problem with PowerDVD lol
     
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    Ah that's it, I correct myself. WinDVD is the one that gave me trouble, TMT worked fine. I remember now because it was the cheapest, but wouldn't work for me on either desktop or laptop. But worth a shot if you're shopping for one.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 19, 2011
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    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    whatever you do, DO NOT use daplayer... :mad:
     
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Roxio Cineplayer supports Bluray 3D, and if you look around for coupons, depending on the time, you can get it direct for about 35usd (I did).

    I've used it on my laptop (Vaio SC), and so far, everything is working perfectly (except for 3D, since my TV only supports nVidia 3D Vision, and not AMD HD3D).

    EDIT: though the same software on my desktop (not a laptop...) works fine with 3D Vision.
     
    jeremyshaw, Sep 19, 2011
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