Upgrade to Blue-Ray Player

I purchased my Macbook Pro 15 notebook in December but the DVD player does not play Blue Ray Discs, can i get an upgrade to make mine blue ray compatable??

No. none available that I'm aware of.

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  • Upgrading to blu ray player

    Hi I have a 2011 modell of macbook pro
    and I am going to but in a new optical driver a blu ray
    so my question is this. does the laptop use slim or super-slim driver.

    Avorill wrote:
    Is that wrong that I whant to replace the Player?
    Nothing wrong with having half an optical drive inside your Mac. No, wait. Two-thirds, actually. After all, it is no longer needed for OS maintenance since the days of the downloadable Lions.
    Why? Well, if it can do it, you will be able to read and write CDs. Read and write DVDs. Read raw Blu-Ray content. OS X does not and apparently will never support Blu-Ray decoding. For some strange reason Steve and successors have decided that Blu-Ray is kaput and not worth pursuing, even though Apple is a member of the Blu-Ray Disc Association. So if you aim to watch BU movies, you will have to resort to illegal or gray-area software that may or may not work all the time. Same can be said for burning BU writable media (and hear your wallet say OUCH). But to each his own.
    Me? I have an LG Super Multi BU burner on an external FW800/USB3/E-SATA enclosure, that can read or write any shape, form or kind of optical media known to man.

  • No More Surround Sound on Blu-ray player after Upgrade in MediaSmart

    When I used the Blu-ray player in my home theatre I selected the "HDMI pass through" mode to get surround sound. I came across some new movies that would not play and after the update from HP the player would simply freeze up as soon as there was audio present. I had to go into the task manager to shut it down.
     MediaSmart works fine on the laptop, but it only freezes up when I use the "HDMI pass through" setting.
    I have tried "HDMI pcm" mode and that doesn't work either. The Denon receiver shows there are five channels working but I only get stereo sound out of the front left and right speakers. This would indicate that the Blu-ray player is not outputting in 5.1 surrond sound and that the laptop and the Denon receiver is working fine.
     Hp supports' solution was to reinstall the old driver or try a system restore. I know a system restore isn't going to do anything. The problem is in the new software. The new software did not work on my HDX18 when it was in Vista, it didn't work when I upgraded to Windows 7 and it doesn't on my new dv8.
     I tried contacting CyberLink to let them know that the upgrade is giving problems, but I think they are ignoring me.
     Personally I think that either HP or Cyberlink just forgot to add the drivers for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound. 
    If someone were to find a solution to this one I would be surprised. I am quite certain I covered every possibility, but you never know.
     Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks     
    This question was solved.
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    OK, I found a solution. SORT OF. I use the laptop to watch region "B" Blu-ray movies that I buy out of England. Rather than set Media Smart to region "B" I purchased software from SlySoft.com. When the software is running it removes the region code and all that annoying copy protection. Fox is the worst, followed by Walt Disney. (Pixar Animation and Buena Vista) One specific movie that would not play on the old Media Smart software was "Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs. When I tried, a red window came up prompting me to go to Cyberlink for an update. Of course after that the movie would play, but I had no surround sound in my home theatre.
     So now I use the old Media Smart  software and run SlySoft...no more red window...I have surround sound in my theatre through HDMI pass through.
     The problem with this solution is that Slysoft costs around 114.00$ U.S. for a life time membership and free updates forever. HMMM.

  • Can't connect wireless blu ray player

    I've been using verizon DSL for about 5 years now.  I have a Versalink 327W that was provided by Verizon.  I've been pretty happy with the service, experiencing only a few glitches that were easily fixed.  But I haven't been pushing it hard.  I have a couple of desktops both wired to the Versalink by ethernet.  The versalink provides internet access to the two computers, and file and printer sharing as well.
    Now I have a problem.  I recently bought a Sony Blu Ray player  (model BDP-BX57) with built in wireless.  No matter what I do, wireless connection fails.  I've ruled out SSID and WEP key problems.  The Blu Ray sees the Versalink with its SSID, and can't connect even if I set the Versalink to open.  For what it's worth, if I plug the blu ray into the versalink with ethernet, that works, and I can access the internet.
    That solution won't work for me in use.  I need wireless.
    Reading various entries in this forum and other places, I see that some people need to update the firmware in their Versalink.  Do I need to do this?  Is it going to help?  Am I just going to have to upgrade my router/modem or my DSL service later on?
    Also, looking at the steps needed to update the firmware, it looks error prone to me.  What's my fall back if things go wrong due to either my error or Verizon's?  I don't want to be without service for a long time while Verizon gets me a new router/modem.
    Thanks in advance.
    Solved!
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    This problem has been solved.
    The solution turned out to be to upgrade the firmware inside the "Residential Gateway"  (aka router/modem)  provided by Verizon.  The gateway is a Westell 327W  of the A90 vintage.  The firmware it contained didn't work for wireless connections.
    After finding a Verizon site that provides firmware for downloading, and satisfying myself that this site was on the up and up, I finally ventured to download and install the new firmware.  if you are interested in downloads from Verizon, start at download.verizon.net and navigate your way to the download you are loking for.  There may be a link from My Verizon to this download area, but I sure couldn't find it. 
    The firmware is now at rev 4.04.03.00.  And the gateway now supports wireless connections.
    Thanks for all your responses, and a special thanks to some contributors to old discussions in dslreports where the solution was outlined.
    The next problem to deal with is going to be slow speed.  I'll start a new topic. 

  • Is Macgo Mac Blu-ray Player supports iphone?

    Is Macgo Mac Blu-ray Player supports iphone？How to do?

    It was perfect when Macgo could support iOS 5 through its exclusive "AirX" feature. Then it failed after the iPhone upgrades to iOS 6. But lately I tried once, the AirX did worked again but  I can only say it is just not so good until now.

  • Tube TV + Blu-Ray player??

    I have a tube tv, but want to upgrade to a blu-ray player from my current dvd player.  Is this possible??  I don't have the money right now for a hi-def TV.  But if I can upgrade the player, it's a start.  Anyone? 
    Thanks.

    Welcome to the board,  Flamanar!
    Yes, it's entirely possible to hook up a Blueray player to your existing tube television. In example, our 
    Insignia™ - Internet Connectable / Wi-Fi Built-in Blu-ray Disc Player features both an HDMI output for panel TV's and also composite and component cables for use with tube TV's! 
    This is definitely a worthwhile investment. While you will not be able to see the stunning high definition that blueray offers immediately, you can begin to build your system and start collecting blueray movies. In addition, this model will connect to the internet using your existing wireless network and be able to stream Netflix, as well as other features. This is all available right now!
    The model I've mentioned is available in most of the Best Buy stores, so you can pick one up today. Or you can choose the convenience of ordering online and having it shipped directly to your home.
    If you need any more clarification or have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
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  • How would I edit and burn HD 3D home movies at 1080i/60i to a Blu ray player on an iMac?

    I own a Sony HDR-TD30V HD 3D Camcorder and would like to edit and burn my 3D home videos (1080i/60i) to a Blu ray capable of playing on a home blu ray player or PS3 using iMac software.

    Well, you won't be doing 3D with Final Cut Express!  (With FCE you could edit 2D filmed with your camcorder @ 1080i60 but not 3D.)
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  • Is my Blu-ray Player compatible with OS 10.8?

    I am using the Blu-ray playing software from Macgo, my BD drive is samsung SE-506ab, now i want to update my OS, is the app still compatible with that?

    I am a user of Macgo Mac Blu-ray Player on Mountain Lion and also after consulting  their technology support, I dare to upgrade my Mac OS. What's more, they send me a tutorial link：
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  • Qosmio F750 - Blu-ray player - cannot apply patch

    When I apply the patch TC30422300A- Toshiba Blu-ray disc Player V1.0.0.299_A I receive the message "Cannot find the player" even though the Player is present and working.
    I have upgraded to Win 7 Ultimate on this machine.
    Is there a work around or an original player that I can reinstall ??
    I cannot do a full recovery as that will erase everything. Is there a way to extract only this program from the Recovery DVDs?
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    The 17c68.msi is the installer package it has a date of 7/07/2011 05:57 is 7.033 KB or 6,86 MB. If you have partially install over the original package it may have been overwritten and deleted.
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    This is especially need here as this 3D is new technology and we as always are the beta testers. I have thus been able to go back to the original HD to find program and dll locations as well as registry information.
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    When you say that a program or and install "crashes" that is not very helpful to understand the problem. You should always give an exact description of what happens and what is the message. These can help pin point the problem.
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  • Upgrade to blu ray 1b71he

    I have a Pavilion G6 1b71he Product #LW255UA#ABA
    I would like to upgrade to a blu ray player from my combo drive. 
    I called HP support and was transfered 8 times without anyone being able to answer the question. 
    What is the part number of the Blu ray drive I need? My manual gives blu ray specs but not a part number. 
    I assume there is a software upgrade also. If so, where may I find that. 

    Any 12.7mm height sata connector drive will fit & work as bay is industry standard,  you just swap bracket & plastic faceplate from current one. These devices are pretty much plug and play.
    Better drive option would be perhaps Hitachi/LG CT21L with lightscribe or the BT30N if blue ray burning function is important feature for you.
    Just use those model numbers to search ebay, amazon & other stores for your region.
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  • CAN I BUY A PANASONIC SKYPE READY BLU RAY PLAYER A...

    CAN I BUY A PANASONIC SKYPE READY BLU RAY PLAYER AND USE LOGITECH SKYPE CAMERA TOGETHER? ARE THEY COMPATIBLE? OR DO PANASONIC PLAYERS ONLY WORK WITH PANASONIC WEB CAMERAS ON SKYPE?

    Following 2 yrs of thread here and just having been given a new Panasonic BD110 3d Blu Ray with a Skype button on its remote, DNLA, built in WiFi, ethernet, BBC i-Player, YouTube etc.  I set it up and went thru BluRays, DVD's, HDMI, sound etc.   I was impressed, so I bought a decent webcam and plugged it in - nothing happened.   Read the manual, did everything spot on, nothing!  Pana's web site, Skype, Bing, Google, customer "support", confusion all round.
    It seems Panasonic don't now sell either of their own cameras (discontinued? binned? still supported? forgotten? hoping we'll forget) - but the Blu Ray/Skype models are still for sale.  If this concept had been made to work, it would have been world beating!!  Otherwise a recall and refund or upgrade offer should be made.   There's been no apology or explanation that I can find.
    This is a scandal from such a reputedly "high end" manufacturer that makes stuff for hospitals even!!   And it has published DNLA and other approvals that clearly are not true.
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  • How do I use my Airport Express with a Blu-ray player?

    Hello, first post, long time lurker. Have a question, hope someone can help me
    I have an Airport Express V 6.3, currently I have it set to 'Join a wireless network' and its connected wirelessly through a Netgear router that is located on the 1st floor, I'm on 3rd floor by the way. I've been using it for airtunes, but I recently received a Sony Blu-ray Player and would like to connect it the airport express via ethernet cable.
    What do I have to set up on the airport express to be able to give the blu-ray player internet?
    I've noticed many threads here about airport extreme connected to express...so they weren't too helpful

    Welcome to the discussion area, mareithree!
    You'll need the 802.11"n" version of the AirPort Express to be able to "Enable ethernet clients" and connect the DVD player. Unfortunately, your older version of the Express does not allow this type of feature.

  • Can I connect a blue ray player/burner to my mid 2010 MacBook Pro 17"?

    Can I connect a blue ray player/burner to my mid 2010 MacBook Pro 17"?

    Yes. Here are a couple:
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  • My Blu-Ray player has a USB input but it doesn't have an HDMI input. Can I connect my Apple TV to the Blu-Ray using an HDMI/ USB adapter? It would allow me to run the audio through my stereo. Thanks to all for your help.

    My Blu-Ray player has a USB input but it doesn't have an HDMI input. Can I connect my Apple TV to the Blu-Ray using an HDMI/ USB adapter? It would allow me to run the audio through my stereo. Thanks to all for your help.

    Can I connect my Apple TV to the Blu-Ray using an HDMI/ USB adapter?
    If you can find such a thing.  I really doubt that exists since USB is a data connector not a video connector.
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    That would depend on this adapter.

  • Can I connect my iMac's iTunes library via wi-fi to my Blu-Ray player so I can listen to the music on my computer with my home theater system?

    My music library is on my iMac, located in a different room of the house than my home theater system with a decent Denon receiver and good Infinity towers. I have an iPod connector to the Denon which I can use, but the iPod has a limited library of songs, so I would like to somehow access my iMac music library and be able to play it through the home theater system. Hard wiring the components is out of the question due to length of run through several rooms of the house, no basement and cathedral ceilings. I already have my iMac and my Panasonic Blu-Ray player both connected to my wi-fi, and it seems there should be a way to connect both of them using the wi-fi. The blu-ray player is DLNA, but the Mac isn't, so that is out of the question. Is there any other way to get these components to talk to each other over wi-fi?

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