can this be plugged into a computer via USB?so i can play blu ray dvd's on my computer via this device?
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well i have to say yes because is the only way to play this device if you try to say in any usb port yes i dont have any problem with that try it it is very good device
1209344
You will always need software for a computer Blu-ray drive to play actual blu-rays. I think power DVD supports Blu-ray now, but with a little easy work, you can download 2 plugins for VLC media player and it will play Blu-rays perfectly, and it's all free.
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I don't believe so....it is a DVD/CD player only....also can read/play from a USB drive.....John Bonney
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It should work fine as a general-purpose optical drive for CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray disks. This includes installing operating systems. The only caveat is that if you want to watch Blu-Ray movies on your computer you'll need to purchase a software package such as Corel WinDVD Pro 11, or something similar.
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The simple answer is, 'no, it does not play DVD's'. You have to do that through your computer and one of the USB or HDMI Cables; it does however accept USB Sticks.
96127
Yes but if you do NOT have a Monitor or TV that meets its drivers needs it WILL NOT PLAY BLU RAYS!!! I have a 5 year old TV/Monitor and I can NOT play any blu rays ....fortunantly I am in the Market for a NEW TV/Monitor so I kept the Device. Also be prepared for no Driver CD or ONLINE Drivers ....They ASSUME everyone has the Latest Greatest PC WIN 8 or WIN 7 that carries the Drivers. I can PLAY DVD's and a multitude of formats (MKV, AVI) and it is Fast at Recording. I found the Help DESK not to be SO HELPFUL also!!! Hope this Helps
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I was reading the description on Amazon for this product and it specifically says "Compatible with CD players and CD-ROM drives. Not for laptops and Blu-ray". Maybe you should try looking for one that specifically works for DVD players and see what pops up. Hope this helps.
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I think what you're trying to ask is does this fits inside of a laptop. No it is an external drive. It will play blu rays and DVDs provided you have the appropriate software.
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The answer to both would be yes. I don't think I've ever heard of a Blu-ray player that won't play DVD's as well.
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sorry, can't assist. I use it to write blu-rays from my PC,, have never needed to try and play using it, have a blu-ray player for that.
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I would guess no. Your tv would need software to play movies. So unless your tv explicitly states in the manual that it has the software to recognize and play dvd and bd's from usb, I would say no.
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No. The TV cannot decode a Blu-Ray (or DVD) disk. You must either connect a stand-alone player or Blu-Ray capable PC to read and decode the disk and output the signal to the HDMI port on the tv. To confirm, I plugged my external USB optical drive into the USB port and was unable to read the disk at all.The USB port is intended to read and decode media files - typically avi, mp3, mp4 and mkv directly from a flash or laptop hard drive. This also works for 3d files in the side-by-side or over-under formats.
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PC Blu Ray drives are generally backwards compatible with DVD. They can play DVD's.
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No, you'll need a PC to have any functionality. It's a simple external DVD "Drive" and not a "player" of any sorts.
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I would assume so if you have an HDMI port on both. I have used it to connect computers and DVD players to TV, but I personally have not tried with blu-ray.
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try this website- drivers.softpedia.com/get/DVD-BluRay-Media-Players -then you might find what you need per your system, hope this helps :) or do a search for your specific blu-ray player.
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I'm not sure what you're asking, as they require different connections. If you're speaking about a Blu-Ray Player that you connect to your TV, which has USB ports in its rear, then no. You require drivers for this product's proper function. If you're referring to a blu-ray player on your PC, then the answer remains: No but it will allow you to download the videos and updates you would need normally since it'd function through your pc. Hopefully this Helps, Sunny