Blu-ray PC Player vs. Actual Blu-ray Player - Blu-ray Forum

ccubage · 03-02-2009, 03:44 AM

Im running a computer like this:
quad core 2.83ghz
8 gigs ram
hd radeon 4850 graphics card
64 bit OS

I'm sure its fast enough but I want to know which one would be better and why? An expensive blu-ray player or a powerhouse computer that has a blu ray reader?

jobrro · 03-02-2009, 04:05 AM

Depends on what you want. If you just want an easy to use Blu-ray player, a hardware player is what you want. However, if you want to be able to watch Blu-ray on your computer with loads of different options and essentially limitless upgradability(at a cost), then on your computer might be better.

If you want the full version Blu-ray software, you should factor that into the price too, as the drives often come with older software lacking features of the newest full version. The full version of PowerDVD 8 Ultra is US$99.95 at the moment.

dadkins · 03-02-2009, 04:23 AM

ArcSoft TMT - $69.99

http://www.arcsoft.com/products/totalmediatheatre/

With a PC, you can opt for the BD burner drive instead of just a player.
As blank media prices keep dropping, it becomes more and more appealing.

Arguments can be made for either, I prefer PC.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 03-02-2009, 04:36 AM

By the way, I need a new computer because I'm predicting my current one is going to break down sometime this year. I wanna buy a computer with a blu-ray reader or whatever you call them. Anyone know of any deals going on?

dadkins · 03-02-2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

By the way, I need a new computer because I'm predicting my current one is going to break down sometime this year. I wanna buy a computer with a blu-ray reader or whatever you call them. Anyone know of any deals going on?

Desktop or laptop?

Blu-ray Fanatic · 03-02-2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dadkins

Desktop or laptop?

This time I'm aiming for a laptop. That way I can watch blurays on the go. It would be sweet to watch blurays at work

Shapiro · 03-02-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

This time I'm aiming for a laptop. That way I can watch blurays on the go. It would be sweet to watch blurays at work

I don't think it's there for laptops (at least I haven't seen in yet)and it's still pretty new (slow and expensive) for desktops so that makes the chance even smaller I guess.
And if it'd be there for laptops I'm pretty sure you gotta have a very nice budget for one

ccubage · 03-02-2009, 04:42 PM

Ok well let me ask does it matter if you have an expensive blu ray reader in your computer? Graphics card upgrade? I know it will run it smoother but i'm talking about quality of the picture

dadkins · 03-02-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Shapiro

I don't think it's there for laptops (at least I haven't seen in yet)and it's still pretty new (slow and expensive) for desktops so that makes the chance even smaller I guess.
And if it'd be there for laptops I'm pretty sure you gotta have a very nice budget for one

I have a ~3 year old BD laptop - VGN-AR190G. The first BD laptop sold in The United States(June 2006)
This BD laptop is 1 year old - VGN-AR730E/B.

Slow?
You can get 6x BD Burners nearly anywhere for desktops, 2-4x and drives in laptops.

Budget? $1000 - $1500 will get you a Sony laptop with a BD drive.
Some others can probably be found for less.

vamsilak · 03-02-2009, 05:01 PM

Iam sure acer is cheap than sony
but i don't know how reliable is acer laptops though?

dadkins · 03-02-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccubage

Ok well let me ask does it matter if you have an expensive blu ray reader in your computer? Graphics card upgrade? I know it will run it smoother but i'm talking about quality of the picture

nVidia 7600 GT in my AR190G - no offloading. Picture is perfect but processor does all the work.

nVidia 8400 GT in (this) my AR730E/B offloads processing from CPU - picture is perfect.

Depending on the machine's display, you can even watch in Full HD 1080. My AR190G has a 1920x1200 display. Yeah, you can see the clarity!

Or... HDMI out to your HDTV.

dadkins · 03-02-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vamsilak

Iam sure acer is cheap than sony
but i don't know how reliable is acer laptops though?

Acer, ASUS, HP, Sony, etc - all have great machines with Blu-ray drives.

vamsilak · 03-02-2009, 06:41 PM

howmuch is the acer,asus laptops though i wonder..!!!!

dadkins · 03-02-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vamsilak

howmuch is the acer,asus laptops though i wonder..!!!!

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...TCjCVqHCjCdwwp

$899?

vamsilak · 03-02-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dadkins

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...TCjCVqHCjCdwwp

$899?

nice, awesome
thankyou man

hamisht · 03-02-2009, 11:41 PM

A standalone blu-ray player has a better picture I think. I was swapping between my Samsung player and this laptop (on a 42" 1080p), and samsung was better. With the laptop you could see jagged edges.

Minimejer05 · 03-03-2009, 01:21 AM

I recently bought a Sony desktop. I dont know what anyone is talking about but mine plays SUPER fast and I havent had a problem with ANY discs. Right out of the box.. I didnt buy any other add ons.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218012053197

thats what i bought.

hardcorefrokid · 03-03-2009, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccubage

Im running a computer like this:
quad core 2.83ghz
8 gigs ram
hd radeon 4850 graphics card
64 bit OS

I'm sure its fast enough but I want to know which one would be better and why? An expensive blu-ray player or a powerhouse computer that has a blu ray reader?

Wow.

Blacklac · 03-03-2009, 02:01 AM

It might just be my TV, but I prefer my PC for Bluray PQ over my stand alone player. However I can't get multichannel lossless audio on my PC.

prerich · 03-03-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blacklac

It might just be my TV, but I prefer my PC for Bluray PQ over my stand alone player. However I can't get multichannel lossless audio on my PC.

Why not, do tell - maybe I can help

I use a HTPC myself - I love it and I get multichannel lossless also.

03-02-2009, 03:44 AM	#1
ccubage New Member Member since:Mar 2009	Blu-ray PC Player vs. Actual Blu-ray Player Im running a computer like this: quad core 2.83ghz 8 gigs ram hd radeon 4850 graphics card 64 bit OS I'm sure its fast enough but I want to know which one would be better and why? An expensive blu-ray player or a powerhouse computer that has a blu ray reader?

03-02-2009, 11:41 PM	#16
hamisht Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews:4	A standalone blu-ray player has a better picture I think. I was swapping between my Samsung player and this laptop (on a 42" 1080p), and samsung was better. With the laptop you could see jagged edges. Last edited by hamisht; 03-02-2009 at 11:44 PM.

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03-02-2009, 04:05 AM	#2
jobrro Member Member since:Feb 2009	Depends on what you want. If you just want an easy to use Blu-ray player, a hardware player is what you want. However, if you want to be able to watch Blu-ray on your computer with loads of different options and essentially limitless upgradability(at a cost), then on your computer might be better. If you want the full version Blu-ray software, you should factor that into the price too, as the drives often come with older software lacking features of the newest full version. The full version of PowerDVD 8 Ultra is US$99.95 at the moment.

03-02-2009, 04:23 AM	#3
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	ArcSoft TMT - $69.99 http://www.arcsoft.com/products/totalmediatheatre/ With a PC, you can opt for the BD burner drive instead of just a player. As blank media prices keep dropping, it becomes more and more appealing. Arguments can be made for either, I prefer PC.

03-02-2009, 04:36 AM	#4
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	By the way, I need a new computer because I'm predicting my current one is going to break down sometime this year. I wanna buy a computer with a blu-ray reader or whatever you call them. Anyone know of any deals going on?

03-02-2009, 04:42 PM	#8
ccubage New Member Member since:Mar 2009	Ok well let me ask does it matter if you have an expensive blu ray reader in your computer? Graphics card upgrade? I know it will run it smoother but i'm talking about quality of the picture

03-02-2009, 05:01 PM	#10
vamsilak Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Trading Score:1	Iam sure acer is cheap than sony but i don't know how reliable is acer laptops though?

03-02-2009, 06:41 PM	#13
vamsilak Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Trading Score:1	howmuch is the acer,asus laptops though i wonder..!!!!

03-03-2009, 01:21 AM	#17
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	I recently bought a Sony desktop. I dont know what anyone is talking about but mine plays SUPER fast and I havent had a problem with ANY discs. Right out of the box.. I didnt buy any other add ons. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218012053197 thats what i bought.

03-03-2009, 02:01 AM	#19
Blacklac Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Michigan, USA	It might just be my TV, but I prefer my PC for Bluray PQ over my stand alone player. However I can't get multichannel lossless audio on my PC.

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