This writer came with Power2Go software that says it can make Blu Ray copies. However, the writer specifications do not list the capability of reading or writing to Blu Ray. Does anyone know if this writer can read and write to Blu Ray discs? This writer came with Power2Go software that says it can make Blu Ray copies. However, the writer specifications do not list the capability of reading or writing to Blu Ray. Does anyone know if... » Read More This writer came with Power2Go software that says it can make Blu Ray copies. However, the writer specifications do not list the capability of reading or writing to Blu Ray. Does anyone know if this writer can read and write to Blu Ray discs? « Show Less
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According to the installation guide, it will play Blu Ray but it says nothing about writing to Blu Ray. It says to use HDCP compatible display and VGA card to get HD digital output. I would contact Asus direct or try http://www.cyberlink.com
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According to the link below, it will not burn blu rays. You can rip them to your computer, but not rewrite to disc. http://burners.burn4free.com/hewlett-packard/hp-bc-5501h.htm
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No. This unit comes with a DVD writer. The Blu-Ray drive is an optional component included in some builds of this machine available from vendors outside of Amazon.
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Sorry, I've never used Blu-Ray, but I don't believe it is. This unit has worked very well for dubbing DVD's and tapes to DVD, but I can't find my owner's manual - I just moved and it's in one of many boxes. I did some online Googling and the specs I found that said what formats are playable did not include Blu-Ray.
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By unit cd, do u mean optical dvd writer?If that is what u meant, then yes it does.If not, then u need to explain more what u mean by unit cd cos i dont understand.
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It only lists the following formats as playable: Multi-format playback: Capability now includes DVD-/+R, DVD-/+RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 playback for flexible playback options.BD is not among them. I say that because, while I own one, I've never actually tried putting a blu-ray disc directly into the drive. As far as I know, it is strictly a DVD player. I use a PS3 for my blu-ray needs.I would opt for something else if you want blu-ray capabilities.
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This device is a writer, not a reader. If you are intending to read (as in, watch) BluRays, this isn't the device for you. If, however, what you intend to do is backup your data files to BluRay format, you want this. I cannot provide the actual write speed data for this device, but on USB 3, my experience is that it is fairly fast, determined of course by the amount and type of data you are writing.
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Sorry, didn't complete my response. My LG Blue-Ray Disk is labled M@Disk Bd Rewriter. It should burn the M disk.
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I have yes. Since it doesn't come with a power cord to supply power to it separately, it needs to run through the USB cord. Blu-ray discs require maximum write speed in order to encode (whether you're going directly from Adobe Encore or exporting a disc image file from Encore and burning in Disk Utility, I found it gives the same result).Running a brand new (at the time) 2013 iMac, I found that I was not able to reliably burn a Blu-ray disc with Encore or Disk Utility. I was able to burn DVD's. There is a slot on the back that looks like it can connect to 9 volt power of some kind, which might fix the problem, but I haven't been able to troubleshoot that far, unfortunately. I have yes. Since it doesn't come with a power cord to supply power to it separately, it needs to run through the USB cord. Blu-ray discs require maximum write speed in order to encode (whether you're going directly from Adobe Encore or exporting a disc image file from Encore and burning in Disk Utility, I found it gives the same result).Running a brand new (at the time) 2013 iMac, I found that I was not able to reliably burn a Blu-ray disc with Encore or Disk Utility. I was able to burn DVD's. There is a slot on the back that looks like it can connect to 9 volt power of some... » Read More I have yes. Since it doesn't come with a power cord to supply power to it separately, it needs to run through the USB cord. Blu-ray discs require maximum write speed in order to encode (whether you're going directly from Adobe Encore or exporting a disc image file from Encore and burning in Disk Utility, I found it gives the same result).Running a brand new (at the time) 2013 iMac, I found that I was not able to reliably burn a Blu-ray disc with Encore or Disk Utility. I was able to burn DVD's. There is a slot on the back that looks like it can connect to 9 volt power of some kind, which might fix the problem, but I haven't been able to troubleshoot that far, unfortunately. « Show Less
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I have used several: DVD FAB, Nero 11 and several iso burners. The only thing I tried that failed completely was the Windows burner. It is an absolute bust at Blu-Ray. Blu-Ray burning is a real resource hog I am using win7, quad core running at 3.2Ghz and 8 Gig of RAM and when burning I still can't do anything else.
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yes, bd-rom does play blu-ray. i had 2 bought at different times so not sure if this one had the software for the codac to playblu-ray. its setup to do that but u might need to buy the cyberlink powerdvd 13 which gives u the proper info to make your player do the blu-ray properly. I found out that i needed it for one of the bd-rom players! one had the software enclosed, one didnt.This is good drive, All BD-roms blu-ray ready. I have no trouble with drive now and bought the newer cyberlink-pwrdvd13 when found out the 12 did not allow my blu-ray to work decoding the info on blu-ray discs. Now all is fine! yes, bd-rom does play blu-ray. i had 2 bought at different times so not sure if this one had the software for the codac to playblu-ray. its setup to do that but u might need to buy the cyberlink powerdvd 13 which gives u the proper info to make your player do the blu-ray properly. I found out that i needed it for one of the bd-rom players! one had the software enclosed, one didnt.This is good drive, All BD-roms blu-ray ready. I have no trouble with drive now and bought the newer cyberlink-pwrdvd13 when found out the 12 did not allow my blu-ray to work decoding the info on blu-ray... » Read More yes, bd-rom does play blu-ray. i had 2 bought at different times so not sure if this one had the software for the codac to playblu-ray. its setup to do that but u might need to buy the cyberlink powerdvd 13 which gives u the proper info to make your player do the blu-ray properly. I found out that i needed it for one of the bd-rom players! one had the software enclosed, one didnt.This is good drive, All BD-roms blu-ray ready. I have no trouble with drive now and bought the newer cyberlink-pwrdvd13 when found out the 12 did not allow my blu-ray to work decoding the info on blu-ray discs. Now all is fine! « Show Less
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These are BD-R discs. Like a DVD-R disc, "write once" is the only option. To rewrite a Blu-ray disc requires the BD-RE format (Blu-ray Disc Recordable Erasable type disc)
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K.C. Power2go is solely for duplication, and CD Ripping and saved as MP3... As for Audio editing it has limited ability for audio editing... Power2go is excellent at it's intended function as a copy, duplication, System Recovery DVD..... I hope this info has answered your question.
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it can recongnizes blu ray as well as 3d blu ray! I have never been the situation that I can play any game or watching graphical movie from my CD systems :)
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Though I have not tried it myself, I think Blue-ray is the only format you can burn even though other formats are allowable for play back. Being a blue-ray burner blue ray discs are the only kind you can write on.
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No I'm afraid the Bluray itself is READ only. But it can burn DVDs and CDs. At least with all the various video editing software I have on mine---none of them recognizes a blank Bluray as useable.
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I use powerDVD for my blu Ray player or you can spend more upgrading the software that comes with it (witch is only good for burning DVD and blue ray data disk) . For the money I recommend powerDVD its the best by far and don't let the name fool you it plays back blu ray too. I use if for 3d blu ray play back on my media center. Hope that helps. You got a great drive, put the now get the software and you will not be disappointed.