Can my laptop play bluray?

warehouse553 · Dec 31, 2014

I was wondering if my old laptop could play bluray? Here are the specs:

•Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 dual core processor (2.1 GHz)
•3GB DDR3 memory
•8X Super Multi DVD±RW Drive
•16.0" WXGA+ glossy display (1366 x 768 resolution)
•250GB hard drive
•Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
•Full 104 button keyboard
•3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
•Built-in 802.11 b/g/n wireless
•Webcam & mic
•eSATA port
•Intel High Definition audio
•Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN

I know the bare minimum to play bluray is a core 2 duo but my laptop has integrated graphics so I would like to know before I buy a drive. Also, when I play 1080p files and I skip ahead, the video lags.

hysteria357 · Dec 31, 2014

No it cannot, its listed right there. 8X Super Multi DVD±RW Drive. A drive that can play Blu Ray will specifically say that its a Blu Ray player.

warehouse553 · Dec 31, 2014

hysteria357 :

No, I meant if I were to install a bluray drive, is my machine hardware capable?

hysteria357 · Dec 31, 2014

For it to support Blu Ray, the drive would need to be made specifically for the laptop, unless its connected through USB. One thing to note is that Blu Ray plays back at 1920 by 1080 resolution and high bitrate audio, so if you do play a Blu Ray disc, it will take up the majority of the resources.

warehouse553 · Dec 31, 2014

hysteria357 :

I found this one but only want to buy it if my machine is hardware capable http

/www.mydvddrives.com/replacement-for-toshiba-satellite-l505-s5984-sata-bd-rre-blu-ray-drive-43041, what do you think?

hysteria357 · Dec 31, 2014

well it depends, do you have a Toshiba Satellite L505-S5984?

warehouse553 · Dec 31, 2014

hysteria357 :

Yes, that is my model number but will it be using like 100% cpu? I know a core 2 duo is the bare minimum without a graphics card.

hysteria357 · Dec 31, 2014

It will work, but your computer will probably be at maximum load during. Just to let you know, Blu ray plays in 1080p which your screen isnt capable of showing without shrinking it anyway, so a blu ray drive wont help quality by much unless you have the screen to display it on.

warehouse553 · Dec 31, 2014

hysteria357 :

So, in your honest opinion, is it worth it?

hysteria357 · Dec 31, 2014

It's really up to you. You could always give it a try and return it if you dont like it.

In my opinion, you wont get the most out of a Blu Ray on a 1366 by 768 screen.

warehouse553 · Dec 31, 2014

hysteria357 :

Thanks, this a second computer that I just wanted to hang on to because it came with windows 7. I'll just stick with a dvd burner for this machine.

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