Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Tempting. Some day I will get a burner to actually use the 10 pack of BD-RE's I bought ages ago...=P
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
does it lay flat? looks like the bottom part is wider than the top, can it be removed?
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
can the software comes with it be able to allow playing blu-ray disk on windows?
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
"The drive came bundled with Cyber-Link Media Suite 8, which includes Power DVD 10. I've had no problem using it to play Blu-Ray movies on my computer."
according to a review on amzon.com ...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Every single external optical drive (excluding the portables) I've owned in the last decade has either been designed to stay vertical (in other words, they tell you performance improved by standing...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
I'm not quite understand about blue-ray, can anyone elaborate to my questions below?
1. Can blue-ray write or usable for data backup purposes?
2. if so, how many GB's per blue-ray can write per...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
I just got some of these and after much searching it seems to be a LiteOn drive rebadged with the Memorex name. It is most likely a Liteon iHBS212 model.
Clues to the LiteOn identity:
...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
From the description, it says it comes with software to write. I'm not sure about reading. That's what I'm wondering as well.
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Delete
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Does this also play blu-ray/DVD? I need one for my Mac Air.
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
For a Mac you need to get separate software as blu-ray is not supported natively. It comes with software but it is for PC only. Just google blu-ray and Mac software and you'll find easily what you...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
It's also on Amazon by Tiger Direct for the same price. Shipping is a few dimes lower. LINK
Any deal on blank discs?
Thanks OP. Repped!
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Women are designed the same way and they can lie flat! :yummy:
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
No, you're making an assumption here--the stand is REMOVABLE. A review I've checked confirms as much.
Obviously. It would be an idiotic design otherwise. I've owned more than a dozen of these...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
right, and thats why this design sucks. the others give you the option, this forces vertical. im prochoice. :lmao:
edit: looks like it can be removed yay, see everyone wins!
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
I have mine laying horizontal. I believe it is meant to go either or.
As for software, there are a few that you can use. VLC is good. Here is an article on the issue:
...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Anyone know who makes this drive?
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
What about men...
Are men not designed the same way? You got something against men? I'll see you in court!!!
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Can this be used to rip a blu ray movie to my computer?
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
yes yes yes
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Me Too!! But I am afraid by that time, they will be obsolete, if not already.
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
TigerDirect has the Memorex 98839 external blu-ray on sale for $70. I went and picked one up yesterday. Great price for an external blu-ray writer. They had just got their shipment in and had a...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Does it comes with blu ray player software?
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
This software that you have, does it play Blu-rays fine? I have iMovie and Final Cut Pro, I wonder if it can write to Blu-Ray...
Also, what's the software called?
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
I hear ya... And it does appear that this drives "goes both ways" per this excerpt from one of the reviews:
"It comes with a stand that allows you to vertically orient the drive to minimize the...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
lool glad to hear. thanks
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
The Asus one's I've purchased tend to favor the vertical orientation, but the Samsung and LG ones don't (Samsung Example #1) and LG Example #1)
I don't care about saving desk space. It's not like...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
i hate how circuitcity and compusa websites merged with tiger direct... used to be replicated deals on those websites, but now that they're all TD, there is no way around sales tax in texas =(
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Is this a good deal ?
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
No way around tax in IL either.
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
anyone else not crazy about the vertical only design? :\
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
Yeah, I'll second that... who the hell uses an external burner vertically? :lol:
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
1. Yes, BD-R and BD-RW are the equivalent of CD-R and CD-RW and DVD-R and DVD-RW as long as you have the appropriate burner.
2. 25 GB per disc layer.
3. Searching "BD-R" on slickdeals, it looks...
Memorex 98839 External 12X Blu-Ray Writer (USB 3.0) -$69.99 (reg. $150/no rebates)
Expired
Thread created 02-24-2013 by mtamedeo
+4 Score
33 Replies
10,275 Views
The price went up to 79.99 on both Tigerdirect and Amazon and there is a shipping charge on both the sites (even for AMAZON primes). But the same is available on tigerdirect store in ebay for 69.99...
