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poseidon
Oct 14, 2013, 12:48 AM
Hi All,

Is it possible to obtain either software or a DVD Re-writer which will play Blu Ray and/or Blu Ray 3D movies on my desktop PC?

I have tried using the free trial Arscot TotalMedia Theatre but it does not appear to work.

Any advice will be much appreciated.

Poseidon

Curlyben
Oct 14, 2013, 12:51 AM
Nope, you need to replace the physical drive.
Different coloured lasers are involved.
While a Blu Ray reads DVD a DVD can't read Blu Rays.

poseidon
Oct 14, 2013, 01:59 AM
Nope, you need to replace the physical drive.
Different coloured lasers are involved.
While a Blu Ray reads DVD a DVD can't read Blu Rays.

Thank you for your reply and the info. I was afraid of this.

I know I am being particularly dim but when you say 'replace the physical drive' what does this mean? Are you referring to the internal hard drive or DVD Re-writer?

If so I have an extra slot in my desktop where I can install another hard drive or DVD Re-writer. If I installed a second HD or DVD RW would this work?

If there are devices available to use internally are there any that can be used externally?

Poseidon

Curlyben
Oct 14, 2013, 02:08 AM
If you have a spare 5 inch slot then a stand alone Blu ray drive is cheap(ish)
eBay for example: LiteOn DH-4O3S-04-B 4x Internal SATA Blu-ray ROM Drive - Black | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LiteOn-DH-4O3S-04-B-4x-Internal-SATA-Blu-ray-ROM-Drive-Black-OEM-/111180807440?pt=UK_Computing_Drives_Storage_CD_DVD _Drives_ET&hash=item19e2e47d10)

cdad
Oct 14, 2013, 07:01 PM
Also if your looking to see 3d then you might have to replace your current video card and monitor to get the best effect.