Once you have an optical drive or video files, all you need is some software. Also, check your local library - a number of libraries let you rent Blu-ray/DVD players to access disks for a limited amount of time. For the very best deals, you may want to check used electronics in your area, too. You can lower the cost of a drive by looking for deals and arranging trade-ins of your older electronics.
You should also make sure you have enough space for a new optical drive in your case. For further information on SATA, you can check out our guide that includes everything you need to know about it.
Prices are comparable to external drives for both DVD and Blu-ray players, but you should make sure you know how to put together a computer first, as you’ll need to have a spare SATA and power cable for the drive. If your laptop only has USB-C ports, you may need to buy an adapter.Īlternatively, if you’re using a desktop and you’d rather not mess around with external drives, you could always install an internal drive. Make sure that it is the correct type for your system. Most external optical drives, whatever they play and whether they write or not, use a USB cable to connect to your PC or laptop. Drives that can play but not write DVDs or Blu-rays tend to be on the cheaper end of the spectrum. Depending on whether you want the ability to burn your own DVD/Blu-ray discs (often called a writer or rewriter), these can range in price from $20 to $40 for a DVD drive and between $50 and $100 for a Blu-ray drive. The easiest drive to use is an external one because you can plug it in as and when you need it and then put it away when it isn’t required.
Fortunately, many manufacturers have stepped up to solve this issue by creating a bevy of external and add-in optical drives in all shapes and sizes to help you scratch that physical media itch. Even those that do are unlikely to have a Blu-ray drive built into them. Many PCs and especially laptops don’t ship out with a DVD drive at all anymore for space and cost-saving reasons. If you find that your PC or laptop doesn’t actually have a drive to play your DVD or Blu-ray in, you’re not alone. Step 1: Get a disc drive Jon Martindale/ Digital Trends This step-by-step guide will have you enjoying your DVDs and Blue-rays in no time.
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