It can be challenging due to compatibility issues and limited support for newer formats on older Windows versions.
It can be challenging due to compatibility issues and limited support for newer formats on older Windows versions.
Accessing the disk directly offers greater ease. You avoid the delays associated with copying it.
I hadn't realized how challenging it was to watch BDs on Windows. I considered switching to a BD drive for better performance, but I wasn't sure if it would be worth it or if I should stick with my current setup. It's still unclear whether it makes sense or if I should continue using my TV and BD player as is.
On my media player PC, I own a combo BluRay/DVD drive since I have many DVDs to watch. VLC functions well in general but struggles with BluRay unless you install the AAAC library—even then some discs still don’t play. My Jacque Demy collection includes both DVD and BluRay releases, yet I’ve faced issues playing the BluRay versions. You’ll likely need a specialized BluRay software to access them properly. Since streaming is my main method, I’m not sure which program offers the best experience.
Absolutely, I understand your point. If storage is tight, a compressed Blu-ray might feel bulky. I often overlook how outdated some drives really are. While I’m not sure a disk is always better than clicking an icon, it makes sense to save time when streaming quickly becomes impractical. In today’s fast-paced world, that’s definitely true. Still, if they prefer watching in poor web quality, they could still rip a DVD faster.
A 1TB SSD boot drive was considered old or small around the early to mid-2010s, as modern drives typically offer capacities well beyond that size by today.