Blu-ray in the bedroom - Blu-ray Forum

trey · 03-29-2008, 01:58 AM

I know blu-ray drives have been discussed, etc. on this site, but I'm interested in finding out if anyone has made any conversions. I remember seeing one for a macintosh that you could just swap the drive.

My deal is that my girlfriend, is getting tired of the DVDs that we have and that we watch in the bedroom. I've got a small bedroom so I have a 27" westinghouse with a built in DVD player. I can't really go any larger because of the area where the TV sits. I'm willing to replace the TV if need be, or I am willing to have someone take it apart and re-install a blu-ray drive...or do it myself. In the bedroom, I really just don't want any cords anywhere, period , at all, or anything, so a standalone player is really out of the question.

Like I say I am down to modify if there is a drive I can use to replace a DVD drive in the built-in, otherwise I may just have to let her keep buying DVDs

crackinhedz · 03-29-2008, 02:03 AM

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say...

Its not possible.

turboedguy · 03-29-2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say...

Its not possible.

Or at least worthwhile.

trey · 03-29-2008, 02:10 AM

as long as it can be done that's really all im worried about (feasability, a little extra cost, whatver). I just don't want to have to buy a second copy of a movie she gets to watch in the bedroom, cause its good and I want it on blu. I would just as soon have her only ever buy blu-rays, which would be VERY easy if she could watch them in the bed room

bootman · 03-29-2008, 02:17 AM

No TVs available yet with blurays built in.
The closest thing so far is this by Sony, but it is much more than a TV and I assume a bit over your price range.

crackinhedz · 03-29-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

as long as it can be done that's really all im worried about (feasability, a little extra cost, whatver).

well, you would have to find a drive that could even fit...then youd have to figure out how to take the TV apart without damaging it...then you would need to know exactly how to connect without zapping yourself first!...

possible? maybe for macgyver...worthwhile? not even Macgyver would go through the trouble.

27"?

trey · 03-29-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

well, you would have to find a drive that could even fit...then youd have to figure out how to take the TV apart without damaging it...then you would need to know exactly how to connect without zapping yourself first!...

possible? maybe for macgyver...worthwhile? not even Macgyver would go through the trouble.

27"?

I know this is silly, but I think it is just as silly for me to buy the SD version of every movie that she wants to watch. I really would rather not have a standalone player, but I guess I'll just drill some holes and have it be in the closet. Far from elegance, but elegance doesn't really seem to be on most people's minds for some odd reason.

I mean I had a friend tell me I was dumb cause I have my KURO "float" right above a chest I had specifically made for it (there is 1/4" clearance). He was telling me it was stupid cause now it didn't look like it hung on the wall? Well no it doesn't but trust me it looks extremely elegant, and I can pull it out from the wall if need be. So it's not about looks its about functionality.

Are internal blu-ray drives the same as a traditional DVD drive? like you question 27", it's not like it would kill me to have to replace it.

But as I said, I just don't see a point in buying anything SD if its on blu, and the girl just doesn't understand that, she wants to watch in bed. This is not a quality issue for me, it is an ease of use issue

aviman33 · 03-29-2008, 06:16 PM

Why not just get a DVD recorder and make copies of your Disc on SD media?

supersix4 · 03-29-2008, 07:17 PM

id do a ps3 stand it upright 1 hdmi one power cable thats it, you should mesure your tv most 32inch tvs are about the same as 27's so you could probly measure and most 27s are like 22-29 inches high and 32s are around 27-32 so if you can go a few inches chances are you could upgrade in size

Zaphod · 03-29-2008, 07:26 PM

Short of having a degree in Electrical Engineering, you probably won't be able to switch out the existing DVD for a Blu-ray one (different power requirements, chip sets, bus speeds, proprietary connectors, etc.). Swaping out same technology for same technology is easier than two totally different technologies, especially when part of the DVD technology is incorporated with the TV and probably on the same circuit boards.

trey · 03-29-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviman33

Why not just get a DVD recorder and make copies of your Disc on SD media?

because it is illegal to discuss this here and I haven't been able to find it on my own. Once I find the information, I will definitely be doing this

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaphod

Short of having a degree in Electrical Engineering, you probably won't be able to switch out the existing DVD for a Blu-ray one (different power requirements, chip sets, bus speeds, proprietary connectors, etc.). Swaping out same technology for same technology is easier than two totally different technologies, especially when part of the DVD technology is incorporated with the TV and probably on the same circuit boards.

Was kinda my initial thought, but knew i it were possible someone here would know how.

Caligula · 03-29-2008, 11:31 PM

you know u guys can still have sex in living room with blu ray in it?

trey · 03-30-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootman

No TVs available yet with blurays built in.
The closest thing so far is this by Sony, but it is much more than a TV and I assume a bit over your price range.

I really would love this. I hope they produce a 27 incher in this sometime soon. I can't wait till I don't ever have to hear the letters DVD again

netgem21 · 04-02-2008, 08:50 AM

This is the thinnest one I can find - http://store.fastmac.com/product_inf...roducts_id=338

syncguy · 04-02-2008, 01:48 PM

If you are not quality conscious about the setup in the bedroom, you may consider an AV sender. Depending on the size of the house and the positions of the bedroom TV set and the blu-ray player, you may get satisfactory results.

If you decide to go this way, you need to test the setup, hence you need to purchase an AV sender with a good return policy.

bootman · 04-08-2008, 11:50 AM

Wait a little longer and TVs with built in blus will come.
http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...blu_ray_hdtvs/

plee · 04-08-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trey

I know blu-ray drives have been discussed, etc. on this site, but I'm interested in finding out if anyone has made any conversions. I remember seeing one for a macintosh that you could just swap the drive.

My deal is that my girlfriend, is getting tired of the DVDs that we have and that we watch in the bedroom. I've got a small bedroom so I have a 27" westinghouse with a built in DVD player. I can't really go any larger because of the area where the TV sits. I'm willing to replace the TV if need be, or I am willing to have someone take it apart and re-install a blu-ray drive...or do it myself. In the bedroom, I really just don't want any cords anywhere, period , at all, or anything, so a standalone player is really out of the question.

Like I say I am down to modify if there is a drive I can use to replace a DVD drive in the built-in, otherwise I may just have to let her keep buying DVDs

It would not be an easy task but it's possible to swap the drive but you would need NEW firmware to read the Bluray disc since it's not the same as a DVD.

syncguy · 04-08-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plee

It would not be an easy task but it's possible to swap the drive but you would need NEW firmware to read the Bluray disc since it's not the same as a DVD.

This seems to be nearly impossible.

plee · 04-08-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syncguy

This seems to be nearly impossible.

Most drives are pretty standard now, some will change up the interface / power cable but in general the drive in nothing special. Now the "impossible" as you say and why I capped the "NEW", you have to program for the Bluray disc if you want it to read it, I think it will might work with the DVD but Bluray no way as is

IMind · 04-08-2008, 04:29 PM

I know you said you didn't want any wires at all or to consider an external... but what I'd do is find some cheap used or refurbished 1.0 profile player for the bedroom for <$200 to tide me over and wait until Sony releases the LCD TV with internal Blu-ray player they mentioned recently.

03-29-2008, 01:58 AM	#1
trey Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Blu-ray in the bedroom I know blu-ray drives have been discussed, etc. on this site, but I'm interested in finding out if anyone has made any conversions. I remember seeing one for a macintosh that you could just swap the drive. My deal is that my girlfriend, is getting tired of the DVDs that we have and that we watch in the bedroom. I've got a small bedroom so I have a 27" westinghouse with a built in DVD player. I can't really go any larger because of the area where the TV sits. I'm willing to replace the TV if need be, or I am willing to have someone take it apart and re-install a blu-ray drive...or do it myself. In the bedroom, I really just don't want any cords anywhere, period , at all, or anything, so a standalone player is really out of the question. Like I say I am down to modify if there is a drive I can use to replace a DVD drive in the built-in, otherwise I may just have to let her keep buying DVDs

03-29-2008, 07:26 PM	#10
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	Short of having a degree in Electrical Engineering, you probably won't be able to switch out the existing DVD for a Blu-ray one (different power requirements, chip sets, bus speeds, proprietary connectors, etc.). Swaping out same technology for same technology is easier than two totally different technologies, especially when part of the DVD technology is incorporated with the TV and probably on the same circuit boards. Last edited by Zaphod; 03-29-2008 at 07:29 PM.

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03-29-2008, 02:03 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say... Its not possible.

03-29-2008, 02:10 AM	#4
trey Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	as long as it can be done that's really all im worried about (feasability, a little extra cost, whatver). I just don't want to have to buy a second copy of a movie she gets to watch in the bedroom, cause its good and I want it on blu. I would just as soon have her only ever buy blu-rays, which would be VERY easy if she could watch them in the bed room

03-29-2008, 02:17 AM	#5
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	No TVs available yet with blurays built in. The closest thing so far is this by Sony, but it is much more than a TV and I assume a bit over your price range.

03-29-2008, 06:16 PM	#8
aviman33 Banned Member since:Jan 2008	Why not just get a DVD recorder and make copies of your Disc on SD media?

03-29-2008, 07:17 PM	#9
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	id do a ps3 stand it upright 1 hdmi one power cable thats it, you should mesure your tv most 32inch tvs are about the same as 27's so you could probly measure and most 27s are like 22-29 inches high and 32s are around 27-32 so if you can go a few inches chances are you could upgrade in size

03-29-2008, 11:31 PM	#12
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	you know u guys can still have sex in living room with blu ray in it?

04-02-2008, 08:50 AM	#14
netgem21 Member Member since:Mar 2008	This is the thinnest one I can find - http://store.fastmac.com/product_inf...roducts_id=338

04-02-2008, 01:48 PM	#15
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	If you are not quality conscious about the setup in the bedroom, you may consider an AV sender. Depending on the size of the house and the positions of the bedroom TV set and the blu-ray player, you may get satisfactory results. If you decide to go this way, you need to test the setup, hence you need to purchase an AV sender with a good return policy.

04-08-2008, 11:50 AM	#16
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	Wait a little longer and TVs with built in blus will come. http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...blu_ray_hdtvs/

04-08-2008, 04:29 PM	#20
IMind Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	I know you said you didn't want any wires at all or to consider an external... but what I'd do is find some cheap used or refurbished 1.0 profile player for the bedroom for <$200 to tide me over and wait until Sony releases the LCD TV with internal Blu-ray player they mentioned recently.

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