Davey's RX-8

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Just wondering what the consensus was about this happening and any timeframe. Given that I've converted half my movie collection from DVD to Blu-ray and all.....

I would be happy as long as the drive could read the disc and play the movie, since obviously 1080p on a 7" screen isn't a big priority.

WVBoosted8

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I don't even see 720p being a big deal on a 7" screen. I guess you could do it for baller status but other than that.... Id stick to the cheaper alternative with dvd.

Davey's RX-8

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Let me clarify. I'm interested in seeing it happen because my collection is being converted to blu-ray over time. It has nothing to do with the possibility of a hi-def screen in the car, its got everything to do with being able to watch the blu-ray movie at whatever resolution my screen is currently at (480p?).

Having a DVD in the car isn't of much use if you can't watch any of your movies on it because its not compatible.

rollerbldes

Somehow get a PS3 to fit in your car? Maybe laptop with BD in your car? =/

Ross_Dawg

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the Blu-Ray players are getting smaller and smaller. When Sony first introduced its $1200 Blu-Ray disc reader... it was a beast... they are now what like $500 and slimmed down

krijpipudht

Carputer does everything (if you upgrade it...)

But WVBoosted8 has a point.
How big the screen can you fit into 8.

Davey's RX-8

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Well I suppose if I got an external Blu-Ray drive and used it as a USB device it would work.

Georgia8er

Would USB have enough bandwidth for a blu-ray? Firewire might be a better option.

yushinrt

what i think is that you should get a cheap ps3 from ebay and use that as a blu-ray player and if you get a ps3 you can store movies and music and stuff. but to be honest i understand that you blu-ray because you converted all you files to blu-ray.

but i think it total waste of time since you want have a hd monitor in your car , well unless if you put a massive monitor in your car

firebirdude

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No manufacturer will ever produce a Blu-Ray player meant for automobile use. You're going to have to buy from what's available now. Blu-Ray disc drive for CarPC or PS3.

rollerbldes

I don't think a BD drive for CarPC is going to pass DRM. Blu-Ray movies requires you to have a motherboard, video card, AND monitor that supports HDCP. None of which are available on a CarPC. So it's PS3 or bust... Or a laptop w/ BD.