Does the Sigma support DVD or BluRay burners assuming the included software might? Looks like a DVD port on the right front edge.
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You can plug an external DVD burner into the USB port and XBMC will configure itself for playback (but not burning). Neither Linux or XBMC support BluRay the last time I checked.
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Yes you can or put extra hard drive in it but you need Windows 8 or know what your doing you need driver's for whatever you are useing I cut the case a little to make it work but there is know reason for it becouse you have it already nava x, mashup, one channel, icefilm, new release all have blue ray and 3D blue ray any movies or tv showes made if your trying to put Windows 8 on it use iso maker and burner and put it on a flashdrive I have put them in for others its better and cheap er to make your own micro pc same size but you can make it faster and better for same $$
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It's a standard PC so it'll take anything you can plug in to it. By DVD port I assume you mean USB so yes, it does have several USB ports for you to connect a external DVD drive.
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It doesn't Have DVD/Blu-ray drive in it. It might support one via usb? I wasn't satisfied with it for multiple reasons and sent it back. A Mac Mini makes a much better HTPC.
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For the most part. I had trouble with installing the Cyberlink software from the drive and ended up copying the install to the local drive to make it work. I can watch DVDs but not bluray discs as the cyperlink software that comes with the device does not support windows 8 and high def at the same time. They want me to upgrade. Not sure if it is worth it.
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I don't know if you'll ever see this reply but it's worth getting the word out anyway. I recently purchased the new Small Wonder combo kit from TigerDirect.com. RCA has put out this DVD burner/Small Wonder camera combo package that is PERFECT for what you are asking about. The camera docks right onto the DVD burner, which connects to a t.v., and the videos will transfer directly into the DVD burner! It's so cool and easy. Plus, the DVD burner acts a stand-alone DVD player AND it will take inputs from other transmission sources (video camera, t.v. tuner, etc). This is a great product and a great value! Thrilled Small Wonder User
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See, here's the thing. The way it's worded makes it seem as though it burns bluray disc. It plays bluray disc and then allows you to burn dvd disc. I've tried a couple of softwares, including the one that came with it, but still does not burn blurays. Should work with any format going to a cd or dvd, though.
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I'm not near the user manual or the device itself right now. I've only used it with DVD-R media. Normally any recorder that handles DVD-R ALSO handles DVD+R media. Don't know about DVD-RW.
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Optical Drive Mystery: Why do some owners/reviewers of this laptop say they wish it had an optical drive when one is listed in the specs provided by Amazon? The specs say DVD-RW. Strange huh?
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Nguyen,Thanks for the reply. According to the manual on page 7 of the Connections section the component connection supports outputs of 480p, 720p, and 1080i. But on page 22 under Component Video Resolution it says:Even if you select "720p" or "1080i", images are output in 480p when you play DVD-Video.To me this means that if I play a Blu-ray disk (BD-Video) I will get 1080i on my Sony KF60WE610 (as long as the disk does not prohibit it). But if I play a regular DVD (DVD-Video) I will only get 480p. The CNET review of the player seems to confirm this information.If you have any additional information that refutes this conclusion please let me know. Thanks again for your input. Nguyen,Thanks for the reply. According to the manual on page 7 of the Connections section the component connection supports outputs of 480p, 720p, and 1080i. But on page 22 under Component Video Resolution it says:Even if you select "720p" or "1080i", images are output in 480p when you play DVD-Video.To me this means that if I play a Blu-ray disk (BD-Video) I will get 1080i on my Sony KF60WE610 (as long as the disk does not prohibit it). But if I play a regular DVD (DVD-Video) I will only get 480p. The CNET review of the player seems... » Read More Nguyen,Thanks for the reply. According to the manual on page 7 of the Connections section the component connection supports outputs of 480p, 720p, and 1080i. But on page 22 under Component Video Resolution it says:Even if you select "720p" or "1080i", images are output in 480p when you play DVD-Video.To me this means that if I play a Blu-ray disk (BD-Video) I will get 1080i on my Sony KF60WE610 (as long as the disk does not prohibit it). But if I play a regular DVD (DVD-Video) I will only get 480p. The CNET review of the player seems to confirm this information.If you have any additional information that refutes this conclusion please let me know. Thanks again for your input. « Show Less
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My experience is limited and I do not have any experience with software other than Corel. I have used the DVD burner to create DVDs that will work on a DVD player. It seems to work OK. The picture quality was not as good as I get when I just save the data to my computer and watch it from there. However, I needed to burn some wedding videos for the bride and groom that they could watch on a TV. They seemed very happy with the videos. Overall I am very satisfied with this software.
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It is available free to download from sigma's site. The dp3 doesn't include the cd. Previous versions did.
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I use third party software( not nero) and have no problems. Try it if it doesn't work then load or update drivers from it's software. It is pretty much plug and play.
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I purchased a free standing DVDRW from Dell. It connects with USB and was about $45.
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Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.)It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?)But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-)Brian Newberry
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I have played with a third party software, Blu ray movies. So it should also play DVD movies too.
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I also have 2 but they both work, no problems. Have done hundreds of DVD's with them. Sorry, can't help you.
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Thank you, Paul! I have the disc and the "Quick Setup Guide", but don't seem able to play certain DVD's.
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I would ask that question of Dell. I have used mine with a DVD and didn't have a problem. Sorry I don't have a better answer.
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Hi Terry&gt; Yes Nero Blue-ray Player which is included w/ Nero 2014 Platinum works perfectly well for viewing both regular DVD's & commercial Blue-ray movies viewing! If you don't like the Nero Blue-ray Player you could also use either ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 6 or PowerDVD 13 Ultra et cetera as all these do work well on both Windows 7 as well as on Windows 8.1 (x64). As for Windows Server 2012 R2 do rather use PowerDVD 13 Ultra as the others are not compatible w/ it!