Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Which external Blu-Ray Case?

Z

zalle

macrumors regular
Original poster
Jun 2, 2008
221
9
Hi,

I am coming from a pc with a Blu-Ray burner (LG), and I want to use it with my iMac (2.66 i5, 2010).

As far as I've seen, I need an external case. What should I consider? It should be firewire, right? Which type?

Or should I buy an external drive?

Thanks for your help.

PS - I'm in Europe, by the way, I need to buy it in the E.U.
 
Fishrrman

Fishrrman

macrumors Penryn
Feb 20, 2009
28,348
12,464
The drive is 5.25" format, is that correct?

I'd look for a firewire 800 case that also has (either) USB2 or USB3.

Or, just a firewire 800 case (no USB).

Or even a USB2 case. My understanding is that USB2 is fast enough to handle BluRay playback...
 
Z

zalle

macrumors regular
Original poster
Jun 2, 2008
221
9
Not sure about the exact size, but it's the standard PC size, 5.25" sounds spot on.

There are also some external Blu-Ray recorders for under $/€ maybe they are a good option?
 
Fishrrman

Fishrrman

macrumors Penryn
Feb 20, 2009
28,348
12,464
"There are also some external Blu-Ray recorders for under $/€ maybe they are a good option?"

They should work fine.
 
Z

zalle

macrumors regular
Original poster
Jun 2, 2008
221
9
zalle said:
There are also some external Blu-Ray recorders for under $/€ maybe they are a good option?
Click to expand...

I meant:

There are also some external Blu-Ray recorders for under 100 $/€ maybe they are a good option?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom