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Blu-ray software player
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I can't remember the name, but there is at least one free one in the Mac app store called Leawo. It was free when I got it.
It is good for playing the video on Blurays, but the Menu Guide UI on the discs is hardly ever available, meaning you have a list of tracks to play, but no menu guide to navigate through like a typical Blu Ray player.
If you are just looking to watch movies, then I recommend it. If you need a traditional player experience, this probably isn't for you.
I had the menu available for maybe 1 or 2 discs, I am unsure why it only works on some discs.
It is good for playing the video on Blurays, but the Menu Guide UI on the discs is hardly ever available, meaning you have a list of tracks to play, but no menu guide to navigate through like a typical Blu Ray player.
If you are just looking to watch movies, then I recommend it. If you need a traditional player experience, this probably isn't for you.
I had the menu available for maybe 1 or 2 discs, I am unsure why it only works on some discs.
Thanks. I tried Leawo, but my Mac too;d me the developers need to update the software so it's a no go at right moment.
Maybe it is 32 Bit.
I guess you could have it dual boot with Mojave just to play bluray discs. Less convenient, but free.
VLC will play Blu-rays and is free and open source. Not the most elegant, but you can't beat the price.
I tried this a while back, and couldn't get it to work.
Maybe I will look into it again.
I don't know what your idea of cheap is, but if you haven't been featured in the r/choosingbeggars subreddit then you could check out Aiseesoft Mac Blu-ray Player.
I couldn’t get it to work either.
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Is it available in the UK?
Could be hardware too? - like an old drive that does not work with Blu-Rays ?
No, not the case in my experience. I use a external bluray drive.
I just couldn't get VLC to work. I will try it again and report.
This is what I've used:
download.cnet.com
It runs in either "free mode" or "paid-for mode".
In free mode, there will be a small logo that remains in the upper-left-hand corner.
I just use it that way, and it's good enough for me.
Free Mac Bluray Player for Mac - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download
Download Free Mac Bluray Player latest version for Mac free to try. Free Mac Bluray Player latest update: June 4, 2018
download.cnet.com
It runs in either "free mode" or "paid-for mode".
In free mode, there will be a small logo that remains in the upper-left-hand corner.
I just use it that way, and it's good enough for me.
thanksThis is what I've used:
Free Mac Bluray Player for Mac - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download
Download Free Mac Bluray Player latest version for Mac free to try. Free Mac Bluray Player latest update: June 4, 2018
It runs in either "free mode" or "paid-for mode".
In free mode, there will be a small logo that remains in the upper-left-hand corner.
I just use it that way, and it's good enough for me.
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This is what I've used:
Free Mac Bluray Player for Mac - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download
Download Free Mac Bluray Player latest version for Mac free to try. Free Mac Bluray Player latest update: June 4, 2018
It runs in either "free mode" or "paid-for mode".
In free mode, there will be a small logo that remains in the upper-left-hand corner.
I just use it that way, and it's good enough for me.
tried installing it and got this message "The developer of this app needs to update it to work with this version of macOS. Contact the developer for more information"
Leawo blu-ray player
However i use PC and PowerDVD is the king. why? it can play bluray folders without any restrictions and menus included.
RIP WinDVD pro.
Best Free Blu-ray Player Software for Windows - Leawo Blu-ray Player
Leawo Blu-ray Player,the best Blu-ray media player software tested by 50,000 users! With this Blu-ray Player software, you can easily play Blu-ray/DVD disc, common videos and up to 1080P HD videos smoothly on Windows 8.
www.leawo.com
However i use PC and PowerDVD is the king. why? it can play bluray folders without any restrictions and menus included.
RIP WinDVD pro.
https://www.bluraycopys.com/free-blu-ray-player/
If this is the player in question, it notes that 1080p playback is a premium feature...
The windows bluray players I've tested out all have compatibility checkers which fail my 2014 imac 5k for hdcp noncompliance. ... So I've not even bothered getting a drive.
It looks good to me,plus it is free.This is what I've used:
Free Mac Bluray Player for Mac - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download
Download Free Mac Bluray Player latest version for Mac free to try. Free Mac Bluray Player latest update: June 4, 2018
It runs in either "free mode" or "paid-for mode".
In free mode, there will be a small logo that remains in the upper-left-hand corner.
I just use it that way, and it's good enough for me.
Doesn't work. Got this message. "The developer of this app needs to update it to work with this version of macOS. Contact the developer for more information"
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Doesn't work Got this reply "The developer of this app needs to update it to work with this version of macOS. Contact the developer for more information"It looks good to me,plus it is free.
I put the wrong video on here this is the one I got, it must be an updated one that I got like the one in the video
i don,t know why the first reviewer is moaning about it costing more in one unit than buying separate units, you are paying more for it being inserted rather than doing it yourself.
What an idiot.
What an idiot.
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