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    replaceing dvd drive with blu ray drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by joshthor, Jun 29, 2009.

  1. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    so ive been thinking of replacing my dvd drive with a blu ray drive. is this possible on my laptop (m-6862)? also what drive would work if it is possible? is it something i could do for under 150 dollars? and would it work even though my screen is only 1280 x 800?
     
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Cyberlink offers a small app to check if your system can take advantage (blu-ray ready) of playing blu-ray materials. Try that first before committing to invest $$

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 29, 2009
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    thetank256 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Blu ray is HD witch has a resolution of 1920x1080, so if your screen cant even display that resolution it may not be worth it (you could still watch the movies, but it wouldnt show its true potential) However, you could use an external display at that resolution.
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    then you have to also check whether your system is HDCP compliant... video card, external ports...
     
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