Does anybody know this blu ray drive? [url="http://www.google.com.br/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lgsolutions.com%2Fproducts%2Fdigital-storage%2Foptical-disc-drives%2Fblu-ray-drives-internal%2Fuh10ls20-blu-ray-disc-combo-internal-sata-10x-supermulti-blue-lightscribe&ei=nqV5TPO0A8H48Ab39pG1Bw&usg=AFQjCNGeYwg5dohcWrk3PrM3bkl3Pbo9Eg"]http://www.google.com.br/url?sa=t&sour...3PrM3bkl3Pbo9Eg[/url] ( LG UH10LS20)...does it play 3D blu ray? Yes? No? What kind of drive am I supposed to get?
Does anybody know this blu ray drive? [url="http://www.google.com.br/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lgsolutions.com%2Fproducts%2Fdigital-storage%2Foptical-disc-drives%2Fblu-ray-drives-internal%2Fuh10ls20-blu-ray-disc-combo-internal-sata-10x-supermulti-blue-lightscribe&ei=nqV5TPO0A8H48Ab39pG1Bw&usg=AFQjCNGeYwg5dohcWrk3PrM3bkl3Pbo9Eg"]http://www.google.com.br/url?sa=t&sour...3PrM3bkl3Pbo9Eg[/url] ( LG UH10LS20)...does it play 3D blu ray? Yes? No? What kind of drive am I supposed to get?
When the BD3D spec was released I read that any BluRay drive with a read speed of 2x or more could read BD3D discs.
The Cyberlink PowerDVD website only mentions "Blu-ray Disc playback: BD-ROM/BD-RE or Super Multi Blu combo disc drive". That would mean pretty much any BD drive can read them.
When the BD3D spec was released I read that any BluRay drive with a read speed of 2x or more could read BD3D discs.
The Cyberlink PowerDVD website only mentions "Blu-ray Disc playback: BD-ROM/BD-RE or Super Multi Blu combo disc drive". That would mean pretty much any BD drive can read them.
Passive 3D forever
110" DIY dual-projection system
2x Epson EH-TW3500 (1080p) + Linear Polarizers (SPAR)
XtremScreen Daylight 2.0
VNS Geobox501 signal converter
When the BD3D spec was released I read that any BluRay drive with a read speed of 2x or more could read BD3D discs.
The Cyberlink PowerDVD website only mentions "Blu-ray Disc playback: BD-ROM/BD-RE or Super Multi Blu combo disc drive". That would mean pretty much any BD drive can read them.
When the BD3D spec was released I read that any BluRay drive with a read speed of 2x or more could read BD3D discs.
The Cyberlink PowerDVD website only mentions "Blu-ray Disc playback: BD-ROM/BD-RE or Super Multi Blu combo disc drive". That would mean pretty much any BD drive can read them.
Passive 3D forever
110" DIY dual-projection system
2x Epson EH-TW3500 (1080p) + Linear Polarizers (SPAR)
XtremScreen Daylight 2.0
VNS Geobox501 signal converter
[quote name='BlackSharkfr' post='1110151' date='Aug 29 2010, 04:46 PM']Firmware update ?
Isn't it only the video playing software ?[/quote]
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555Black Edition[Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
[quote name='BlackSharkfr' post='1110151' date='Aug 29 2010, 04:46 PM']Firmware update ?
Isn't it only the video playing software ?[/quote]
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555Black Edition[Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
[quote name='BlackSharkfr' post='1110151' date='Aug 29 2010, 04:46 PM']Firmware update ?
Isn't it only the video playing software ?[/quote]
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555Black Edition[Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
[quote name='BlackSharkfr' post='1110151' date='Aug 29 2010, 04:46 PM']Firmware update ?
Isn't it only the video playing software ?[/quote]
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555Black Edition[Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
1 - I was worried because those Blu-ray players for High-definition tvs cannot play Blu ray on 3D; it's necessary a 3D Blu ray player, isn't it? So I thought that I would have to buy a 3D blu ray drive...that's it. One more thing: the monitor Samsung 2233RZ doesn't play 3D Blu ray, does it? Eveything I have to do now is buying a new monitor ( I don't know the best one for BRAY 3D)...with my GTX 470, my LG drive blu ray player and the new monitor my hardware is complete, isn't it?
2 - In your opinion What's the best 3D-blu ray solution? Blu ray drives and computers or 3D-Blu ray players and TVs? I mean best price and quality?
1 - I was worried because those Blu-ray players for High-definition tvs cannot play Blu ray on 3D; it's necessary a 3D Blu ray player, isn't it? So I thought that I would have to buy a 3D blu ray drive...that's it. One more thing: the monitor Samsung 2233RZ doesn't play 3D Blu ray, does it? Eveything I have to do now is buying a new monitor ( I don't know the best one for BRAY 3D)...with my GTX 470, my LG drive blu ray player and the new monitor my hardware is complete, isn't it?
2 - In your opinion What's the best 3D-blu ray solution? Blu ray drives and computers or 3D-Blu ray players and TVs? I mean best price and quality?
The Cyberlink PowerDVD website only mentions "Blu-ray Disc playback: BD-ROM/BD-RE or Super Multi Blu combo disc drive". That would mean pretty much any BD drive can read them.
The Cyberlink PowerDVD website only mentions "Blu-ray Disc playback: BD-ROM/BD-RE or Super Multi Blu combo disc drive". That would mean pretty much any BD drive can read them.
Passive 3D forever
110" DIY dual-projection system
2x Epson EH-TW3500 (1080p) + Linear Polarizers (SPAR)
XtremScreen Daylight 2.0
VNS Geobox501 signal converter
The Cyberlink PowerDVD website only mentions "Blu-ray Disc playback: BD-ROM/BD-RE or Super Multi Blu combo disc drive". That would mean pretty much any BD drive can read them.
The Cyberlink PowerDVD website only mentions "Blu-ray Disc playback: BD-ROM/BD-RE or Super Multi Blu combo disc drive". That would mean pretty much any BD drive can read them.
Passive 3D forever
110" DIY dual-projection system
2x Epson EH-TW3500 (1080p) + Linear Polarizers (SPAR)
XtremScreen Daylight 2.0
VNS Geobox501 signal converter
As the guy before me said it: Blu-rays with read speeds higher than X2 can play BD3D with a firmware update :D
As the guy before me said it: Blu-rays with read speeds higher than X2 can play BD3D with a firmware update :D
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition [Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
RAM: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 [Dual Channel] @ 1600MHz
GPU: Palit E-Green NVidia GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 [OVERCLOCKED] @ 774/1836/2124 MHz (Core/Shaders/Memory)
Motherboard: ASUS M4N75TD 750a SLi
HDD1: 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
HDD2: 500GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
ODD1: Samsung x8 Blu-Ray (SATA)
ODD2: LG x22 DVD Multi-drive (SATA)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 700W
OS: Windows Vista (x64)
As the guy before me said it: Blu-rays with read speeds higher than X2 can play BD3D with a firmware update :D
As the guy before me said it: Blu-rays with read speeds higher than X2 can play BD3D with a firmware update :D
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition [Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
RAM: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 [Dual Channel] @ 1600MHz
GPU: Palit E-Green NVidia GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 [OVERCLOCKED] @ 774/1836/2124 MHz (Core/Shaders/Memory)
Motherboard: ASUS M4N75TD 750a SLi
HDD1: 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
HDD2: 500GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
ODD1: Samsung x8 Blu-Ray (SATA)
ODD2: LG x22 DVD Multi-drive (SATA)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 700W
OS: Windows Vista (x64)
Isn't it only the video playing software ?
Isn't it only the video playing software ?
Passive 3D forever
110" DIY dual-projection system
2x Epson EH-TW3500 (1080p) + Linear Polarizers (SPAR)
XtremScreen Daylight 2.0
VNS Geobox501 signal converter
Isn't it only the video playing software ?
Isn't it only the video playing software ?
Passive 3D forever
110" DIY dual-projection system
2x Epson EH-TW3500 (1080p) + Linear Polarizers (SPAR)
XtremScreen Daylight 2.0
VNS Geobox501 signal converter
Isn't it only the video playing software ?[/quote]
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
Isn't it only the video playing software ?
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition [Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
RAM: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 [Dual Channel] @ 1600MHz
GPU: Palit E-Green NVidia GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 [OVERCLOCKED] @ 774/1836/2124 MHz (Core/Shaders/Memory)
Motherboard: ASUS M4N75TD 750a SLi
HDD1: 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
HDD2: 500GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
ODD1: Samsung x8 Blu-Ray (SATA)
ODD2: LG x22 DVD Multi-drive (SATA)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 700W
OS: Windows Vista (x64)
Isn't it only the video playing software ?[/quote]
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
Isn't it only the video playing software ?
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition [Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
RAM: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 [Dual Channel] @ 1600MHz
GPU: Palit E-Green NVidia GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 [OVERCLOCKED] @ 774/1836/2124 MHz (Core/Shaders/Memory)
Motherboard: ASUS M4N75TD 750a SLi
HDD1: 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
HDD2: 500GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
ODD1: Samsung x8 Blu-Ray (SATA)
ODD2: LG x22 DVD Multi-drive (SATA)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 700W
OS: Windows Vista (x64)
Isn't it only the video playing software ?[/quote]
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
Isn't it only the video playing software ?
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition [Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
RAM: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 [Dual Channel] @ 1600MHz
GPU: Palit E-Green NVidia GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 [OVERCLOCKED] @ 774/1836/2124 MHz (Core/Shaders/Memory)
Motherboard: ASUS M4N75TD 750a SLi
HDD1: 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
HDD2: 500GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
ODD1: Samsung x8 Blu-Ray (SATA)
ODD2: LG x22 DVD Multi-drive (SATA)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 700W
OS: Windows Vista (x64)
Isn't it only the video playing software ?[/quote]
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
Isn't it only the video playing software ?
Optical Drives have internal programs that control its functions. These mini-programs are collectively known as firmware.
To playback a BD3D, current optical drives (in this case blu-ray drives) need to change the way they function to accommodate the demands of Blu-ray 3Ds. As they are now, they can play normal blu-ray discs perfectly well.....but not a BD3D. The main problem is that they are not fast enough.
Current BD3D specifications suggests a bandwidth of ~64Mbits/sec for a smooth playback in 3D. Most Blu-ray drives fall short of this, so they need a firmware update to compensate for the lack of speed.
Of course..none of this matters if you buy like the fastest blu-ray on the market, but even then, a firmware update is recommended unless it explicitly says "I can play 3D Blu-rays!!!" on its box.
Video playback software tells the computer how to understand the information coming from the BD3D and to put it on the big screen. They do not specify how Blu-ray drives should function...this is left to the OS which controls it through the firmware.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition [Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
RAM: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 [Dual Channel] @ 1600MHz
GPU: Palit E-Green NVidia GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 [OVERCLOCKED] @ 774/1836/2124 MHz (Core/Shaders/Memory)
Motherboard: ASUS M4N75TD 750a SLi
HDD1: 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
HDD2: 500GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
ODD1: Samsung x8 Blu-Ray (SATA)
ODD2: LG x22 DVD Multi-drive (SATA)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 700W
OS: Windows Vista (x64)
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition [Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
RAM: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 [Dual Channel] @ 1600MHz
GPU: Palit E-Green NVidia GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 [OVERCLOCKED] @ 774/1836/2124 MHz (Core/Shaders/Memory)
Motherboard: ASUS M4N75TD 750a SLi
HDD1: 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
HDD2: 500GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
ODD1: Samsung x8 Blu-Ray (SATA)
ODD2: LG x22 DVD Multi-drive (SATA)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 700W
OS: Windows Vista (x64)
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition [Unlocked & OC'ed to X4 @ 3.8GHz]
RAM: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 [Dual Channel] @ 1600MHz
GPU: Palit E-Green NVidia GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 [OVERCLOCKED] @ 774/1836/2124 MHz (Core/Shaders/Memory)
Motherboard: ASUS M4N75TD 750a SLi
HDD1: 250GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
HDD2: 500GB Seagate Barracuda SATAII Drive @ 7,200 RPM
ODD1: Samsung x8 Blu-Ray (SATA)
ODD2: LG x22 DVD Multi-drive (SATA)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 700W
OS: Windows Vista (x64)
2 - In your opinion What's the best 3D-blu ray solution? Blu ray drives and computers or 3D-Blu ray players and TVs? I mean best price and quality?
2 - In your opinion What's the best 3D-blu ray solution? Blu ray drives and computers or 3D-Blu ray players and TVs? I mean best price and quality?