Is a Blu-Ray burner worth it? - Blu-ray Forum

America's Team · 08-16-2008, 06:34 PM

Just wondering for all the peeps that have them on there computers are they worth having and should I consider having one on my new computer. Just wondering about the cost and all the factors that go into having one.

arush5268d · 08-16-2008, 06:35 PM

Well if you need to burn lots of data onto a disk and don't want to use multiple DVDs, then I'd say it's worth it for you.

If you don't need a BD burner...then it's pretty obvious that it wouldn't be worht it.

paul0908 · 08-16-2008, 06:40 PM

well i found my burner brilliant as i have all 6 episodes of star wars off the computer that i was able to burn off onto BD, but i still think there over priced

America's Team · 08-16-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

Well if you need to burn lots of data onto a disk and don't want to use multiple DVDs, then I'd say it's worth it for you.

If you don't need a BD burner...then it's pretty obvious that it wouldn't be worht it.

This may be a stupid question but you can burn Blu-Ray movies right..? Also how much do BD's blank cd's run.? The only thing I dont like about that is you dont have a case with the cover to show it off...

dadkins · 08-16-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by America's Team

This may be a stupid question but you can burn Blu-Ray movies right..? Also how much do BD's blank cd's run.? The only thing I dont like about that is you dont have a case with the cover to show it off...

Uhm... yes!

As for blank discs, at $39.99 for a 5 pack of 25GB BD-R, even with $4.98 shipping, that comes to just under $9.00 each.

http://shop3.frys.com/product/567863...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

50GB blanks cost a bit more, obviously. Shop around, you can find deals.

I Bleed Blu · 08-16-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dadkins

Uhm... yes!

As for blank discs, at $39.99 for a 5 pack of 25GB BD-R, even with $4.98 shipping, that comes to just under $9.00 each.

http://shop3.frys.com/product/567863...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

50GB blanks cost a bit more, obviously. Shop around, you can find deals.

I thought BD movies had some sort of watermark or security that was suppose to prevent burning?

dadkins · 08-16-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by I Bleed Blu

I thought BD movies had some sort of watermark or security that was suppose to prevent burning?

Mods get upset when one speaks of such things but... Google it.

08-16-2008, 06:34 PM	#1
America's Team Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	Is a Blu-Ray burner worth it? Just wondering for all the peeps that have them on there computers are they worth having and should I consider having one on my new computer. Just wondering about the cost and all the factors that go into having one.

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08-16-2008, 06:35 PM	#2
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Well if you need to burn lots of data onto a disk and don't want to use multiple DVDs, then I'd say it's worth it for you. If you don't need a BD burner...then it's pretty obvious that it wouldn't be worht it.

08-16-2008, 06:40 PM	#3
paul0908 Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Telford U.K Blu-ray collection:89 DVD collection:3	well i found my burner brilliant as i have all 6 episodes of star wars off the computer that i was able to burn off onto BD, but i still think there over priced

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