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    Blu-ray on laptops

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hillbilly2, Oct 25, 2008.

  1. Hillbilly2

    Hillbilly2 Notebook Geek

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    Hi all,

    I want to buy a laptop with a blue-ray drive to use with our 37inch tv.Is anything to lookout for? are there any cons with using a laptop for this?
     
    Hillbilly2, Oct 25, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Take a look at Sony's VAIO line of laptops; Blu-ray is most common among Sony computers. Another laptop that I know to use Blu-ray is Dell's Studio 15.
     
    Bog, Oct 25, 2008
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  3. danwat1234

    danwat1234 Notebook Guru

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    Also Asus G50V -A2
     
    danwat1234, Oct 25, 2008
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  4. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Acers have them now, too - usually the Gemstone Blue series (69xx/89xx).
     
    TehSuigi, Oct 25, 2008
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  5. SpeedyMods

    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    It is optional on most Dells now.

    Greg
     
    SpeedyMods, Oct 25, 2008
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  6. Chris Redfield

    Chris Redfield Notebook Consultant

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    I got the HP dv7-1020us with blue ray, and works awesome. Just when you play one, you need to disable the laptop display and allow the secondary display be your HDTV with the hdmi cable.

    And then sit down, take the remote control included and enjoy high definition movies :D

    Best blue ray that i have seen is Transformers. This need be your first movie to enjoy.
     
    Chris Redfield, Oct 25, 2008
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  7. checkmait

    checkmait Notebook Consultant

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    I'd really look for a laptop that has HDMI out to make life easier for you.

    A lot easier.
     
    checkmait, Oct 25, 2008
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  8. Apollo13

    Apollo13 100% 16:10 Screens

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    HDMI probably is a good idea; some TV's require that for full 1920x1080 resolution. Though if you've got 1280x720 HD, that's not that much of a concern and HDMI isn't quite as necessary.

    Also, you ought to get at least a low-end dedicated graphics card (GeForce 8400 GS/ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 or better), or the ATI Radeon HD 3200 if you get integrated. nVIDIA and Intel's integrated cards, as well as ATI's older ones, are questionable at best when it comes to supporting Blu-Ray playback, let alone at full HD resolution.

    But with those considerations, using a laptop as a Blu-Ray player ought to work just fine. Just remember to have the power cord connected if the battery life isn't quite enough for a full feature film!
     
    Apollo13, Oct 26, 2008
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