The aluminum external usb blu-ray PLAYER is unavailable-would this be a logical substitute? I know it writes, but does it read dvd/cd's?
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Yes. I primarily got this unit to play discs of various kinds and I have played DVDs as Well as Blu-Ray and CDs.
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Yes, it can both Read and Write (Burn) to Blu-ray, DVD and CD. I have Read ad Burned many of each type o this device. To play back Blu-ray movies you must have your own software for playback, to create Blu-ra movies that can be played on regular stand-alone Blu-ray players you need software that can create (author) a Blu-ray (I use Final Cut Pro X).
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Yes it's both reads DVDs and CDs, it's a nice little machine and worth the price, it's not as sleek as the actual Apple SuperDrive but it's a start. Blurays play fine on it
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It works for reading on Macs, however I found a problem with it as it didn't burn dual-layer blu-ray discs (even tried three different brands of blanks). I gave this drive my daughter for her MacBook and I bought this one (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MCZJXG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) It works, performs better, and has a very durable aluminum case.
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I suppose you arent being funny because there is a fairly good description on amazon It plays blu ray discs besides DVDs and also media files stored on a USB drive such as mp3, mp4, wmv, avi & jpgs.
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I haven't had a problem playing rented Blu Ray discs or DVDs after installing the most current driver. I've heard that several people had issues, but I wonder if it was related to the driver.
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No, it plays Blu-ray but burns DVD and CD's. You would need to purchase an external Blu-ray burner that connects to USB.
639540
I cannot specifically say that a "USB Player" will be recognized. I plugged in a thumb drive and it worked. I have also plugged in an external hard drive through a "Blac X" (USB) and it works flawlessly. I assume that any standard USB device will be recognized and therefore should work. I read the first comment about lousy product and service. That has not been my experience. I emailed a question about using thumbnail displays and received a prompt reply the following day that addressed, and answered, my specific question - it was not a generic automated response.
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YES - I use the drive for read/rewrite/write for Blu-ray & DVD. I have not had any need to utalize a CD so that is a ?
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THANK YOU! I've never heard of an external DVD/CD-ROM drive so I truly appreciate the advice! Thank you!!
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This is just the divice; it does not come with the software; that has to be downloaded for your specific operating system. There is more than one choice for the software, (more that one brand name). It is tricky to work correctly on a MAC for Blu-ray, but DVDs work much better. Almost all software available will play DVD an CD on this drive. Apple does not have a business interest supporting external drives like blu-ray, since most of its software, applications, entertainment, are available through iTunes. very respectfully, Curtthom@cox.net, Frankfurt, Germany
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yes, it might not read a blu-ray till the drivers are fully installed, but it will read a DVD install disk
1188634
External Optical Disk Drive Model SD-3107-U3. I use with my imac and I have not blue ray player but I converted to mp4 one movie. Is a normal unit and read data, mp3, mp4 ... but this is a function that depends on computer. Write dvds.
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No there's not, the unit is too small, but there are 3 usb 3.0 ports and a thumb drive is a much better thing to use than a CD or DVD, and you can always plug in an external CD DVD Burner. I've had this unit for over a year and a half now and I still luv it. It has an HDMI port to plug into as big screen TVand I can watch all my down loaded movies and photos ect.
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Nope, no physical DVD rom/player. You can connect external DVD rom/player via USB port. Better if you copy DVD file unto FlashDrive and plug it in USB.
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This is just the divice; it does not come with the software; that has to be downloaded for your specific operating system. There is more than one choice for the software, (more that one brand name). It is tricky to work correctly on a MAC for Blu-ray, but DVDs work much better. Almost all software available will play DVD an CD on this drive.Apple does not have a business interest supporting external drives like blu-ray, since most of its software, applications, entertainment, are available through iTunes. very respectfully, Curtthom@cox.net, Frankfurt, Germany
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you can purchase a blu ray usb drive pretty cheap. i have a refurbished iomega dvd, and a new lg brd
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No only play blu ray does not support dl either . bummed i;ll find a replace drive in future
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I cannot specifically say that a "USB Player" will be recognized. I plugged in a thumb drive and it worked. I have also plugged in an external hard drive through a "Blac X" (USB) and it works flawlessly. I assume that any standard USB device will be recognized and therefore should work. I read the first comment about lousy product and service. That has not been my experience. I emailed a question about using thumbnail displays and received a prompt reply the following day that addressed, and answered, my specific question - it was not a generic automated response. I cannot specifically say that a "USB Player" will be recognized. I plugged in a thumb drive and it worked. I have also plugged in an external hard drive through a "Blac X" (USB) and it works flawlessly. I assume that any standard USB device will be recognized and therefore should work. I read the first comment about lousy product and service. That has not been my experience. I emailed a question about using thumbnail displays and received a prompt reply the following day that addressed, and answered, my specific question - it was not a generic automated... » Read More I cannot specifically say that a "USB Player" will be recognized. I plugged in a thumb drive and it worked. I have also plugged in an external hard drive through a "Blac X" (USB) and it works flawlessly. I assume that any standard USB device will be recognized and therefore should work. I read the first comment about lousy product and service. That has not been my experience. I emailed a question about using thumbnail displays and received a prompt reply the following day that addressed, and answered, my specific question - it was not a generic automated response. « Show Less