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    poseidon Posts: 244, Reputation: 55
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    Oct 14, 2013, 12:48 AM
    Playing Blu Ray DVDs on Desktop
    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.

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    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.
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    Oct 14, 2013, 01:59 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    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?

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    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
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    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.

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