Does anyone know a good blu-ray drive?

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  1. Hobbes17

    Hobbes17 Member

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    Hey,

    I was thinking of getting a drive with for my computer to do backup copies of my blu-rays, but I also want it to read the blu-ray as well. I have a Mac and a PC. Is there one that is compatible with both? Or do I have to buy separate ones?

    Thanks,
    Tara
     
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    1. AFAIK, all writers will read

    2. A reasonable assumption is that all MAC blu-ray burners will work on a PC, but not all PC blu-ray burners will work on a MAC.

    Since you want it to share a Mac/PC, I would assume that you are looking for an external unit.

    If you don't mind paying the "MAC tax", I'd look for a Mac product first.
     
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    Hey,

    Alright... Originally I was looking at the Lite-on ones. I believe those are PC ones so I wouldn't risk it because I have a Mac :)

    Thanks,
    Tara
     
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    Let me ask some Mac users at work, but if you Google, I'm sure that there's a list of Mac compatible Blu-ray burners out there.
     
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    Hey,

    Alright I got a drive from a friend. It is a lite-on and works with a mac. It has been serving me well. I am able to do what I want but I have to give the drive back. Grrrrrrr they are so expensive and I would rather buy a motorcycle hahaha.

    Aloha,
    Tara
     

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