So I want to start backing up Blu-ray movies. My goal is to backup a disc, store the movie on an External Harddrive, and play the movie off the External Harddrive via Playsation 3. I have a laptop so I always thought I needed an external BR drive to do this, but just discovered it's possible to use an Internal drive using a SATA/IDE to USB adapter...basically turning the Internal Blu-ray drive into an External? Is this accurate? Internals are at least $100 cheaper thats why I'm considering this. I'm considering either Samsung, LG, LiteOn, or Plextor
KYBoy I have been using Plextor Equipment since 1994. My first was a Plextor 1X CD Internal Player, and have used only Plextor throught the years, I am now running 2 Plextor PX-880SA DVD burners and 1 Plextor PX-B940SA Blu-ray Burner. I am more than happy with my Plextor Blu-ray Burner. It is rated to burn up to 12X however; most blanks that you find at a reasonable cost ($5.00 for 25GB and $10.00 for 50GB) are 1-4X. That is why I only burn at half the rated speed of the blanks. So for now I only burn at 2X. When quality higher speed blanks are available, then I will increase my burn speed. The cheapest Plextor PX-B940SA that I have found is at Provantage.com: http://www.provantage.com/plextor-px-b940sa-sw~7PLEX25X.htm With no Tax and only $6.45 for Shipping with a total cost of $244.26 it's the best deal going. I have been using mine for the last 2 months and am very, very, happy with it's performance. Eric
