Hi all !
I'm looking to piece together a Home theater computer (HTPC) over the next few mo, and want to get a blu ray reader only drive.
and was wondering what is the difference in say a 4x vs 8x drive, I would think the spin speed would have to be fixed or play back of audio/video would not sound/look right
Thanks
~Java
Well, once it gets into play mode the speed is fixed (unless you fast forward, etc.). A faster drive should provide quicker access to menus, scenes and so on - everything else being equal. Just stick to a name brand and you should do fine. I've actually been looking at adding one to my PC.
like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106326&cm_re=blu-ray_drive-_-27-106-326-_-Product (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106326&cm_re=blu-ray_drive-_-27-106-326-_-Product)
Thanks for the info Rico, Fry's looks to have a good deal, Im going to go check it out this weekend
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o160/drew1515/29574441.jpg)
Wow.. Java.. thanks for the heads up.. I need a new DVD burner/player... might as well get a blu-ray one.
newegg now has this drive at the same price with free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151199&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL052810&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL052810-_-EMC-052810-Index-_-BluRayDrives-_-27151199-LM3A (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151199&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL052810&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL052810-_-EMC-052810-Index-_-BluRayDrives-_-27151199-LM3A)
Just a heads up if you buy ,this is being sold as a OEM part meaning you only get the Drive ONLY
NO cables
NO mounting screws
NO software
windows media player WILL NOT play blu-ray disks you will need some 3rd party software like power dvd or other....
The Lite-On brand one in my link above does come with software - Power DVD.