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General Category => Software => Topic started by: Anonymous on April 18, 2001, 12:48:36 AM

Title: turning cd-rom into a dvd player? Is it possible!
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2001, 12:48:36 AM

Is there any kind of software out there.  that i can use to play dvd\'s?  help out here thanks!

Title: turning cd-rom into a dvd player? Is it possible!
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2001, 08:55:16 AM

OK, since nobody takes time to reply to this...

No, but if you heat your dvd in the microwave at 500 Watts for about 2 minutes then the tracks will greatly expand and they\'ll play in your CD-ROM.

THERE IS NO WAY TO TURN A CD-ROM INTO A DVD DRIVE. This would be like asking if I can convert my crappy 4x LiteOn CD-ROM into a 16x-Plextor-Burner. Go out and spent $100 on a dvd drive!

Title: turning cd-rom into a dvd player? Is it possible!
Post by: Josetann on April 18, 2001, 05:51:38 PM

Actually, one can be had for about $50-$60.  If DVD is all you want, a 4x will be more than fast enough for you.

Title: turning cd-rom into a dvd player? Is it possible!
Post by: Anonymous on September 10, 2001, 10:42:48 PM

Great analogy mate!!!!

put a smile on my face at a misarable hour of 4 in the morning.

gotta say cheers.

Title: turning cd-rom into a dvd player? Is it possible!
Post by: Big_Z on September 10, 2001, 11:06:56 PM

\"This would be like asking if I can convert my crappy 4x LiteOn CD-ROM into a 16x-Plextor-Burner\"

You could be surprised. Some of the 8x LiteON writers can be converted to 12x by using the 12x firmware.

Disclaimer - dont try this because i said so.