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hendra · 01-20-2008, 08:24 AM

Is there any software, other than WinDVD or PowerDVD, that can play Blu-Ray disc?

shueardm · 01-20-2008, 09:44 AM

Nero 8

Seastrand · 01-20-2008, 06:17 PM

ArcSoft just released their Total Media Theatre product. I have no personal experience with this, but plan to try it when/if I get a blu-ray drive for my HTPC.

Riverside666 · 01-20-2008, 06:26 PM

If it supports 3:10 to Yuma I'll buy it, lol.

dadkins · 01-20-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seastrand

ArcSoft just released their Total Media Theatre product. I have no personal experience with this, but plan to try it when/if I get a blu-ray drive for my HTPC.

Thanks for the Heads Up!
Going to take it for a spin.

slydini · 01-21-2008, 12:21 AM

I just bought it and 3:10 does not work on this either.

Riverside666 · 01-21-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slydini

I just bought it and 3:10 does not work on this either.

Sorry for this happening to you

, however thanks for letting me know. Was really nice of you to tell us here. I definitely owe you one.

slydini · 01-21-2008, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riverside666

Sorry for this happening to you

, however thanks for letting me know. Was really nice of you to tell us here. I definitely owe you one.

No prob. Always willing to take one for the team.

Bicster · 01-21-2008, 07:07 PM

Compatibility issues aside: Is the Media Center integration of the ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre worth a crap? I.e., will it pass the wife test?

w_tanoto · 01-21-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hendra

Is there any software, other than WinDVD or PowerDVD, that can play Blu-Ray disc?

if you own HP laptops, then use HP QuickPlay (I think it's by Cyberlink and HP). Are you Indonesian?

The_Snowman · 03-06-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dadkins

Thanks for the Heads Up!
Going to take it for a spin.

I have a Dell 1720 with a blu-ray drive, will download the trial version and see how that works; have you anything to report?
At least they have a trial version, PowerDVD do not and I cannot even find any mention of Blu-Ray on the WinDVD website?
Catch y'all L8R

glogrono · 03-06-2008, 02:02 PM

Thus far, as much as everyone hates it, Powerdvd Ultra is the best for playing Blu Rays. Arsoft has yet to release any updates to make certain movies such as Yuma work. Pwerdvd's last update allows most people to pla Yuma. You can navigate through the menus with the keyboard. I've watched Yuma on powerdvd twice. Amazing movie by the way. Hopefully something better will come along that has tighter integration with mediacenter.

dadkins · 03-06-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Snowman

I have a Dell 1720 with a blu-ray drive, will download the trial version and see how that works; have you anything to report?
At least they have a trial version, PowerDVD do not and I cannot even find any mention of Blu-Ray on the WinDVD website?
Catch y'all L8R

Hey Snowman!
Naw, havent installed it yet.
I did try PowerDVD 8 Beta. Didn't work.
PDVD 8 played DVDs and files fine. Does nothing when trying a Blu-ray.
Looks pretty though.

Still using 7.3.3730 for now.

bganga · 03-06-2008, 03:46 PM

I just purchased a Lite-On internal BR drive and it came with Power DVD.

If I put in a blu-ray disc, the screen will just go dark and I have to pull the power plug on my computer to restart it. If I put in a dvd first and start playing that, pop it out and put in a blu-ray, it will work. How stupid is that?? But under no conditions will it play The Brave One.

I should send it back, but I only paid $129 for the drive and there isn't anything wrong with the hardware, just the POS Power DVD bundled software. I think that I will keep it and just try to find another playback solution.

glogrono · 03-06-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadkins

Hey Snowman!
Naw, havent installed it yet.
I did try PowerDVD 8 Beta. Didn't work.
PDVD 8 played DVDs and files fine. Does nothing when trying a Blu-ray.
Looks pretty though.

Still using 7.3.3730 for now.

Only Powerdvd Ultra will play Blu Rays, when it comes to Cyberlink that is.

dadkins · 03-07-2008, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glogrono

Only Powerdvd Ultra will play Blu Rays, when it comes to Cyberlink that is.

PowerDVD8 Beta...
Click this:

Yes! PowerDVD Ultra 7.3.3730 is what I am still using.

un4gvn94538 · 03-07-2008, 01:08 AM

i bought sonys bdu x10s blu ray drive that came with powerdvd bd edition. i have had zero issues using it with dvd, blu or even video files.

Allin4greeN · 03-07-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadkins

PowerDVD8 Beta...
Click this:

Yes! PowerDVD Ultra 7.3.3730 is what I am still using.

Interesting... Looks like they added support for DTS HD MA and 24-bit/96kHz output.

dadkins · 03-07-2008, 11:08 AM

Yeah, just wondering how much the "upgrade" is going to cost.

Allin4greeN · 03-07-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadkins

Yeah, just wondering how much the "upgrade" is going to cost.

I would hope they offer a discount for Ultra 7 owners...

01-20-2008, 08:24 AM	#1
hendra Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	WinDVD and PowerDVD alternative Is there any software, other than WinDVD or PowerDVD, that can play Blu-Ray disc?

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01-20-2008, 06:17 PM	#3
Seastrand Member Member since:Nov 2005 Blu-ray collection:5	ArcSoft just released their Total Media Theatre product. I have no personal experience with this, but plan to try it when/if I get a blu-ray drive for my HTPC.

01-20-2008, 06:26 PM	#4
Riverside666 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	If it supports 3:10 to Yuma I'll buy it, lol.

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slydini Junior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:10	I just bought it and 3:10 does not work on this either.

01-21-2008, 07:07 PM	#9
Bicster Member Member since:Jun 2006	Compatibility issues aside: Is the Media Center integration of the ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre worth a crap? I.e., will it pass the wife test?

03-06-2008, 02:02 PM	#12
glogrono Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Thus far, as much as everyone hates it, Powerdvd Ultra is the best for playing Blu Rays. Arsoft has yet to release any updates to make certain movies such as Yuma work. Pwerdvd's last update allows most people to pla Yuma. You can navigate through the menus with the keyboard. I've watched Yuma on powerdvd twice. Amazing movie by the way. Hopefully something better will come along that has tighter integration with mediacenter.

03-06-2008, 03:46 PM	#14
bganga Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ	I just purchased a Lite-On internal BR drive and it came with Power DVD. If I put in a blu-ray disc, the screen will just go dark and I have to pull the power plug on my computer to restart it. If I put in a dvd first and start playing that, pop it out and put in a blu-ray, it will work. How stupid is that?? But under no conditions will it play The Brave One. I should send it back, but I only paid $129 for the drive and there isn't anything wrong with the hardware, just the POS Power DVD bundled software. I think that I will keep it and just try to find another playback solution.

03-07-2008, 01:08 AM	#17
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	i bought sonys bdu x10s blu ray drive that came with powerdvd bd edition. i have had zero issues using it with dvd, blu or even video files.

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