Worth getting a Blu-Ray Drive in a Laptop? - Blu-ray Forum

Hellhog · 06-20-2011, 06:15 PM

It's been in the back of my head to get a cheap BD player for years now, but I haven't because I almost never watch movies and own one Blu-Ray (Blade Runner Ultimate Collector's Edition, couldn't help myself).

I plan on getting a new laptop soon. Specifically a Sager from XoticPC. Either the NP5165, NP8130, or NP8150 depending what graphics card I want (leaning on the GTX 560M so NP8130).

Anyway, I wondering what everyone's recomendation is on getting a Blu-Ray drive (reader or combo reader/burner). Many reasons of getting this laptop is for future proofing, the ability to upgrade the CPU, HDD, RAM, and yes even GPU (MXM Type 3b) are reasons for me wanting it. I want it to last me at least 5 years and as many more as possible. My current laptop still works great (3 years old) with the exception that I have to throttle back games in order to run them smooth (the GPU in it is not designed for gaming, Radeon Mobility 3450).

I've maybe only burned 5 discs ever. So, burning is nice to have but I don't think I truly need it. As for reading, I rip CD's all the time, installing programs, and once in a while (but still rare) watch a DVD movie. So, I don't think I'll ever need or see use of getting a BD burner (which is a $170 upgrade).

But I'm wondering if I should invest in a BD reader? I'm thinking it would make a good alternative to getting an actual BD player since I can both watch on the go and HDMI out to my TV. It's a $70 upgrade. Now, I'm not a big movie watcher at all so not sure if it is worth the investment.

06-20-2011, 06:15 PM	#1
Hellhog Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:1	Worth getting a Blu-Ray Drive in a Laptop? It's been in the back of my head to get a cheap BD player for years now, but I haven't because I almost never watch movies and own one Blu-Ray (Blade Runner Ultimate Collector's Edition, couldn't help myself). I plan on getting a new laptop soon. Specifically a Sager from XoticPC. Either the NP5165, NP8130, or NP8150 depending what graphics card I want (leaning on the GTX 560M so NP8130). Anyway, I wondering what everyone's recomendation is on getting a Blu-Ray drive (reader or combo reader/burner). Many reasons of getting this laptop is for future proofing, the ability to upgrade the CPU, HDD, RAM, and yes even GPU (MXM Type 3b) are reasons for me wanting it. I want it to last me at least 5 years and as many more as possible. My current laptop still works great (3 years old) with the exception that I have to throttle back games in order to run them smooth (the GPU in it is not designed for gaming, Radeon Mobility 3450). I've maybe only burned 5 discs ever. So, burning is nice to have but I don't think I truly need it. As for reading, I rip CD's all the time, installing programs, and once in a while (but still rare) watch a DVD movie. So, I don't think I'll ever need or see use of getting a BD burner (which is a $170 upgrade). But I'm wondering if I should invest in a BD reader? I'm thinking it would make a good alternative to getting an actual BD player since I can both watch on the go and HDMI out to my TV. It's a $70 upgrade. Now, I'm not a big movie watcher at all so not sure if it is worth the investment.

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