Is this tray loading? Is it the same as this one? DIGISTOR External Blu-ray Burner USB 2.0 with Multimedia &amp; Archive Suites (Tray Load)
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Hello, I remember choosing between the two as well. What I found out is it was the same (tray load). Its lower price is due to the fact that it doesn't come with the Multimedia Suite, which I didn't want anyway.
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I just upgraded to Windows 8.1 which was the reason I purchased two Pioneer Blu Ray burners. Yes it works very well with Windows 8.1.
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Yes, mine does this too. I just paid attention to the start up noises. There are two "clicks" followed by one "click". They are the same noises as when the DVD tray is closed.
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Hello,I remember choosing between the two as well. What I found out is it was the same (tray load). Its lower price is due to the fact that it doesn't come with the Multimedia Suite, which I didn't want anyway.
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Hi Harvo, The DIGISTOR drive doesn't come with software for Mac that allows regular disc file burning. The Mac software that it comes with is called REWIND and it is built for creating a personal archive of files you want to archive to Blu-ray disc. If you'd like to burn regular Blu-ray disc files to disc, you will need additional software like Toast, which is not included in the package.Thanks,The DIGISTOR Support Teamwww.digistor.com/support
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I have a Direcrtv HD DVR that has a USB port, that I can enable, I know how to install an external HDD, to this USB port,so could I install the Blu-ray burner to this port?
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Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S. The portable floppy 3.5 works great as well if you have old stuff still stored on floppies. Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S.... » Read More Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S. The portable floppy 3.5 works great as well if you have old stuff still stored on floppies. « Show Less
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Andy,I used some SW called Sonic to format a DVR+R disc and copied/burned a few Xvid (.avi) files to it. But the 5960 was not able to read/load the files. What went wrong? How did you burn files to DVD+R disc?Thanks,Vicne
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It is a tray type. We didn't realize that you have to purchase additional software to play BluRays. The software is not very expensive and it works great.
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It's a tray type player. They work great! I commonly watch Blu-ray disks on my mac since I got this player/burner
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I used an "ASUS" Blu-Ray Burner combined with "DVDFAB" Blu-Ray burning software. It is a great way to back up the Blu-Ray movies you buy so your original won't get damaged by your kids, pets or grand kids.
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I had that issue and converted the movie to mp4 with db converter and fixed the problem but from changing hard drives all the time the usb port broke off I am having issues with a different brand as well so they are not very hardy is what I have found was thinking of trying the chrome cast but that's later tired of these devises braking and don't want to power the tv and the computer to watch movies.
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AMRThis model offered through Amazon I'm not so sure. Mine which I bought from another retailer a year ago now has Blue Ray playback, but not the burner. Best wishes. Hope I helped a little in the review with everything else.
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running ta similar system, are you having issues with movies or discs in general. Mine seems to be ok in general but I do have pixilation on some blu-ray movies. Pretty sure it's software though. sorry I couldn't be more help
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Hi Edward, Thank you for your question. Yes, the DIGISTOR Blu-ray burners work with Windows 8. It seems amazon has changed the layout of the product page and removed this information. We'll be sure to add it back. Thanks, DIGISTOR Support
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Most programs are Web download based now - much of the industry is moving this way. We decided to purchase a external USB DVD/Blu ray burner. Works wonders!
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The CD loads via a traditional "Tray Load". Here's link to manual: http://download.p4c.philips.com/files/b/btm2180_37/btm2180_37_dfu_aen.pdfI have been very happy with the unit.