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    Free Blu-Ray/HDVD\DVD playback software

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Tinderbox (UK), Dec 31, 2012.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 31, 2012
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    Hmm, curious. I'll have to give it a try.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 31, 2012
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    i know a lot of free tools which supports playback DVD, video very well and sometimes several Blu-rays. For example, the VLC 2.0, the above said DAplayer, etc. But for the perfectly support(both new and old commercial Blu-ray discs) and playback Blu-rays, there are only charge tools. For example, PowerDVD, Macgo Windows Blu-ray Player, Arcsoft Total Media Theatre, WinDVD, etc.
     
    amy803891, Jan 9, 2013
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    Yeah, haven't had a chance to give this a whirl yet but will try it out. I just think those tools you have to pay for are way overpriced. They shouldn't cost $50-$100. They're a media player, nothing more. It should cost no more than $10-15. $20 maybe if they offer a lot of extra features. Although, personally, I just want a basic player for my blu-rays, nothing more.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 9, 2013
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  5. SeanAllison

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    If a player can play Blu-ray disc, it won't be cheap any more.
     
    SeanAllison, Feb 3, 2015
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