HD DVD Question

[Chris Saunders]

Is there a way to play a HD DVD on Vista. I purchased a movie without
realizing that it was in this format (which I know nothing about) and not
only does Media Center not seem to be able to play it but Explorer doesn't
seem to recognize that there is a disk in the DVD player. Sorry for my
ignorance on this subject but can anyone help?

Regards
Chris Saunders

 

[Martin]

Is there a way to play a HD DVD on Vista. I purchased a movie without
realizing that it was in this format (which I know nothing about) and not
only does Media Center not seem to be able to play it but Explorer doesn't
seem to recognize that there is a disk in the DVD player. Sorry for my
ignorance on this subject but can anyone help?

Regards
Chris Saunders

Hi Chris,

You need a special HD DVD drive to play that type of DVD.

HTH

Martin

 

[Gary Mount]

A regular HD DVD drive will also work.

Hi Chris,

You need a special HD DVD drive to play that type of DVD.

HTH

Martin

 

[Andrew Rossmann]

[This followup was posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.general and
a copy was sent to the cited author.]

Is there a way to play a HD DVD on Vista. I purchased a movie without
realizing that it was in this format (which I know nothing about) and not
only does Media Center not seem to be able to play it but Explorer doesn't
seem to recognize that there is a disk in the DVD player. Sorry for my
ignorance on this subject but can anyone help?

HD-DVD's usually come in a red-edged case. Blu-Ray come in blue-edged
cases.

To read HD-DVD's, you need an HD-DVD drive. The same goes for Blu-Ray. A
standard DVD drive will not recognize either HD format.

Unless you want to buy a new drive (standalone or computer, both are
$$$$$) and have a powerful enough computer, try and return it. Even
though it is open, hopefully the stores will allow for that. Otherwise,
you have learned a lesson.

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Windows Vista has native support for HD DVD disk, as long as you have the
appropriate optical drive installed in your computer.

 

[Chris Saunders]

First my thanks to all who replied.

If I purchase one of these HD DVD's will I also need a special monitor?
Sorry but I'm totally ignorant on this subject.

Regards
Chris Saunders

 

[Charles W Davis]

What ever pixel resolution that you monitor has is what you will get.

 

[Cal Bear '66]

Are there any HD DVD computer drives?

All I have seen is Blu Ray player/recorders from Sony and Pioneer.


I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!

 

[Telstar]

Are there any HD DVD computer drives?

Yes....but the only ones I have seen are OEM installed in new computers.

 

[Telstar]

I.E.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...80-1505&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&CMP=OTC-GOOGLEBASE

 

[zachd [MSFT]]

Look up the LG GGC-H20LI , for example. Not that that's what I got myself
for Xmas... oh wait, it is. =)

.... mainly to play some DVD-9s that didn't work well on my previous drive,
really, but the HD/BR "bonus" was worth it. No "write" capabilities and
still early generation, but -- pretty much spot on for *my* needs. =)