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    Dell WinDVD Blueray?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bbutlerau, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. bbutlerau

    bbutlerau Notebook Enthusiast

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    G'day
    Des anyone know if the version of WinDVD/PwoerDVD that is shipped with a Dell 1720 with BlueRay drive is v8 (i.e. capable of actually utilising the blueray?)
     
    bbutlerau, Nov 11, 2007
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    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Obviously Dell would make sure if you have blu-ray you get the software that can utilize it too, no?
     
    f4ding, Nov 12, 2007
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    bbutlerau Notebook Enthusiast

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    it is dell we are talking about, and i herd that there are issues with the US version on WinDVD with blueray (i.e. only the JAP version can play them)
    btw is that 2,5-dimethylethane-1,2-diamine in your avatar??
     
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    ok now the Dell support site for the 1720 (tho one i'm looking to buy) says that PowerDVD is included which supports Blu-ray, can anyone confirm this
     
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    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I was wrong it is PowerDVD -- my apologies.
     
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    bbutlerau Notebook Enthusiast

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    haha, noprob cheers though (lol do you know which version by anychance?)
     
    bbutlerau, Nov 12, 2007
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    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    No, but I'll find out just ordered a similar machine as your to try...
     
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    cool, cheers mate
     
    bbutlerau, Nov 12, 2007
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