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Old 10-31-07, 04:10 PM   #1 (Link)
toecheese
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BR/HD DVD Combo drive


It is finally out: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136133

It's a DVD drive for PCs that does Bluray and HD DVD. $299. It has been in and out of stock all day.

It comes with PowerDVD to be able to play back either title type, so if you've already got an HTPC and are sitting on the fence on the BR/HD war- this is an easy escape.

Couple of caveats: if you projector is digital only and doesn't have HDCP, it won't display.

If you don't have digital inputs, no problem (explain that one), as the software will output via VGA or component.

Ideally, you would have an HDCP 'chain' and be done with it, but HDCP cards are still not mainstream yet.

For me, my PJ is analog, and this may be what is needed to get my HTPC revived.


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