Why are computers faster than bd players?

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Originally Posted by oppopioneer

Is there a reason why bd players aren't as fast as desktop computers and laptops and why haven't they been able to make bd players as fast as today's laptops since a laptop is even smaller than a bd player?

I was curious has to why none of the bd players take advantage of the ATI Radeon and Nvidia video cards, and Intel and AMD processors?

It would be cool if bd players were as powerful as the best gaming laptops.

http://www.killernotebooks.com/

there is a blu-ray player that's as fast if not faster than some computers and is as if not more powerful than some gaming laptops, it's called the PS3

mind you i really only use my ps3 for gaming but truth be told it's incredibly powerful as both a gaming system and a blu-ray player. this cannot be denied!

your statement would be true of most standalone players. but they are only made with intention of playing movies, for the most part. so they really don't require the power you speak of. they could all do with the speed boost though so that's a good point.