Bluray?

[Eric8199]

I just got a rMBP recently, and was going to purchase a superdrive for the rare occurrence when I actually need one. However, I started thinking, why don't I get an external Bluray drive instead? So I'm wondering, what is a good solution for Bluray on the Mac? I'm looking for something as portable as the superdrive, but I want to be able to rip Bluray movies. Is there a cost-effective solution for this? I've done a little research and it seems overly complicated.

 

[ctyhntr]

*in my best jedi mind trick voice*

These are the blu-ray players you're looking for.

http://eshop.macsales.com/search/external+blu+ray

 

[Eric8199]

*in my best jedi mind trick voice*

These are the blu-ray players you're looking for.

http://eshop.macsales.com/search/external+blu+ray

Haha. Thanks. Question: Do I need additional software to watch/rip Blu-Ray movies to my Mac? I have Handbrake, but I thought I needed something else as well. Or will it "just work?"

 

[Supra Mac]

I use this one with MakeMKV, works well with my Mini.

http://www.amazon.com/LG-Portable-Blu-ray-Playback-CP40NG10/dp/B00632RJJY/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1343775489&sr=8-34&keywords=lg+bluray+drive

It's on sale at Best Buy also.

 

[MRU]

For watching blu-ray without need to rip

http://www.macblurayplayer.com/


Works great with ML support too

 

[Eric8199]

I want to rip.

 

[Nermal]

For watching blu-ray without need to rip

http://www.macblurayplayer.com/


Works great with ML support too

Yep, works well. I particularly like how it launches straight into the movie without making you sit through copyright notices, menus, etc. I've only come across one title that doesn't play (Dollhouse S1); I need to contact support about that some time!

 

[MRU]

I want to rip.

Then use MakeMKV and then Handbrake to re-compress.

Yep, works well. I particularly like how it launches straight into the movie without making you sit through copyright notices, menus, etc. I've only come across one title that doesn't play (Dollhouse S1); I need to contact support about that some time!

Yep really excellent. I wish Apple had just given us this support directly in DVD-Player but hey ho. The only thing with Mac BluRay Player is that everytime you launch it there seems to be a new update out