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    Noise of the Blu-ray ROM of a Sony FW 290

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by kohyeekan, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. kohyeekan

    kohyeekan Notebook Consultant

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    I recently bought a Sony Vaio FW. I found that the Blu-ray ROM (which is a Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500s) is extremely noisy (I am not a very picky person, but the noise is very annoying and even disturbing my video watching.) Anyone with similar experience? Anyone has ever requested Sony to change a new Blu-ray ROM which is quieter? Which manufacturer of the blu-ray should be quieter? Thanks.
     
    kohyeekan, Jan 9, 2009
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    kohyeekan Notebook Consultant

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    Any helps or similar experience to share? Thanks a lot for your help.
     
    kohyeekan, Jan 9, 2009
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    laptodd5 Notebook Consultant

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    I assume you are using the default VAIO blu-ray software? If so I suggest trying the trial version of PowerDVD, I found it plays blu-rays with a lot less noise.
    Also here has been an update of the VAIO blu-ray software, I have not tested it myself but maybe it is better noise wise.
     
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    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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    While the noise is there, it could be worse; we also own a 17" HP that has Blu-ray and in addition to the Blu-ray drive we have to contend with the loud fan noise that kicks in the minute the laptop tries to play the movie.

    Cheers,
     
    panzer06, Jan 10, 2009
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