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    Laptop Blu-Ray Drives?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Resaurtus, Apr 11, 2010.

  1. Resaurtus

    Resaurtus Newbie

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    I just broke down and ordered a G73JH-A2 (so I can stop waiting for A1 to actually ship). The A1 had a Blu-Ray reader/DVD burner that the A2 lacks. As I was hoping to do some HD movie watching on travel, I'd like to remedy this shortcoming.

    So far, searching Newegg, Amazon, and a bunch of others I'm having trouble finding laptop blue ray drives. (Although the occasional laptop sized blu-ray burner shows up.)

    Does anyone have suggestions on a model and vendor that would be a good choice for this upgrade?

    Thanks in advance

    -- Res
     
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  2. jasperjones

    jasperjones Notebook Evangelist

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    Amazon.com sells this one: Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500A

    My understanding is Panasonic and LG also produce slim BD-drives. Maybe check out eBay?
     
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  3. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've got the Sony NEC OptiArc BC-5500A myself; seems to work all right.
    If you're getting a newer laptop, though, I'd double check how your optical drive is connected.
    The BC-5500A uses a PATA connection; if your optical drive is connected through SATA, you'll need the BC-5500S.
     
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  4. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    Asus G73 uses SATA optical drive for sure.. so BC-5500S is ur option.. but its a little old.. looks for BC-5600S...
     
    sean473, Apr 11, 2010
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