Sony Internal Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM Drive

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Firmware issue
Reviewer: Chris from San Antonio on Jun 12, 2008
25 out of 30 found this review helpful

I like the drive and like many geeks, I checked the Sony Storage Website for firmware update. I updated the firmware from v1.0a to 1.0d. After this, my computer would not recognize the drive. I called Sony and was asked 'did we tell you to upgrade the firmware?' I was told that I should not have updated firmware and if I did and the drive became useless, I was out of luck. I switched the SATA cable to another connector on my mobo and I did get it to work. This whole firmware 'don't update' issue is frustrating as I have always updated my other optical drives without issue. More and More I find that companies are releasing firmware updates and then scolding you when you use them. I got the same scolding from Samsung when I upgraded my firmware on my LCDTV and they told me the were not liable for any damage from the update. What gives?

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quality control problem. Had to return 1st unit - no power. 2nd - no problems
Reviewer: nilo from McDonoug GA on Sep 17, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Very good product for wartching Blu-Ray DVD.s. Upconverts standard DVDs.
Cyberlink Power DVD bundled software is basic. Free upgrade to ver 7.3
Version 7.3 upgrades ver. 7.0 by adding Dolby Digial 5.1 and other multi-channel stereo formats. Your PC MUSTbe properly equipped to use the enhanced sond. Such as a SPDIF digital output to a comapatable Home Theater receiver.My PC is connected to a 50' Samsung plasma by DVI?HDMI cable. Picture quality is excellent. Firmware update from Sony is required to watchsome BD discs.
To access full features of Bly-Ray technology requires an upgrade to Power DVD ver. 8.0 costing $59.99 - $99.99. for a total cost of up to $$230. With standalone DB players coming down in price you may wish to wait and buy a standalone unless your PC is fully integrated with your Home Theater system.

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excellent
Reviewer: Riki from Tampa on Sep 6, 2008
0 out of 7 found this review helpful

i'm so happy with that

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