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    Fan needed for blu-ray drive external enclosure? Software?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HTWingNut, Sep 19, 2010.

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    I'm considering getting an external USB enclosure for a 5.25" SATA Blu-Ray reader. Reading reviews of many of these a lot say the fan is loud. But I'm wondering if a fan is even necessary for a Blu-Ray drive? I would just disconnect it altogether. I can get an enclosure for $30 from TigerDirect (currently on sale).

    Is there free software for playing blu-ray movies because an OEM Blu-Ray drive is only like $40. I hear DivX + VLC should work, but can anyone verify?
     
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    Nevermind, found this for $97 at Amazon. Slim Blu-Ray Combo drive...

    Amazon.com: Blu-Ray USB External Player DVDRW: Electronics

    Costs about $20 more than a 5.25" with enclosure but a billion times more portable. :) And comes with software. Not the greatest but just in case I can't get it to work otherwise I have something.
     
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    where does it say it need software?
    No you don't need a fan for a bluray player.
     
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