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  • Front. LG - 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Disc Rewriter - Black.

LG - 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Disc Rewriter - Black

Model:
BP50NB40
SKU:
9243009
Highly rated by customers for:
$115.99
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  • QuestionWill this play regular dvds and blue-ray dvds?

    Asked by LindainAR.

    • Answer Yes it will

      Answered by LazyNerdYT

  • QuestionWill this work with windows ?

    Asked by Zuke.

    • Answer Hi there, Zuke. Thank you for your question about the BP50NB40 external Blu-ray drive. Yes, this model is compatible with Windows operating systems, allowing you to play Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs on your Windows computer. Make sure to install the necessary software for optimal performance. If you have any further questions or need assistance with anything else, please feel free to send us a private message on social media @LGUSSupport, and our team will be happy to help. We appreciate your time! —Avril

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionCan i take out the actual drive part of this and connect it to any internal sata port on a pc? Also, does it support writing to cds and dvds?

    Asked by Componentsguy.

    • Answer no. this is a USB only connection. yes. It writes and plays CDs, DVDs, and Blueray Discs.

      Answered by Dave

  • QuestionCan this somehow be used with a phone I have a Samsung galaxy s 23

    Asked by Confusedcitizen.

    • Answer No

      Answered by DouglasWoodard

  • QuestionWill this burn/etch an image on top of the dvd or blue ray disc so I can create a title or picture? Also is this compatible with windows 10?

    Asked by Gill.

    • Answer Hello there! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand your inquiry regarding the LG - 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVDRW/CD-RW Disc Rewriter. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-2-0-blu-ray-disc-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-disc-rewriter-black/JXTZZL27X9 Regarding your question, this drive does not feature LightScribe technology for etching images or titles directly onto the top of discs. However, it is fully compatible with Windows 10 for all your reading and writing needs. For further assistance and any specific concerns you may have, please contact us on lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. —Renzo

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionWill this work with this Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10400 CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Hi there. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand your inquiry regarding the LG External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Rewriter. Your Intel Core i5-10400 processor exceeds the minimum requirements for this drive, and it will work seamlessly for data tasks; however, for Blu-ray movie playback, we recommend ensuring your system has a compatible graphics card and authorized playback software. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-2-0-blu-ray-disc-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-disc-rewriter-black/JXTZZL27X9 For further assistance and any specific concerns you may have, please contact us on lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com, and our team will be more than happy to assist you. —Renzo

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionI have a HP All-In-One desktop with Windows 11 (does not have an internal DVD player/writer). Will this DVD allow me to create a Windows "Recovery Disk", store documents on disks, and play older CD's/DVD's ?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Hi there, thank you for your question about the BP50NB40 external DVD drive. Yes, this model is compatible with your HP All-In-One desktop running Windows 11. It will allow you to create a Windows "Recovery Disk," store documents on writable CDs or DVDs, and play older CDs and DVDs without any issues. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to send us a private message on social media at @LGUSSupport. We’re here to help! Thank you for your patience! —Avril

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionDoes this device playback / write 4K content?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Hello there! We understand your inquiry regarding the LG 8x External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVDRW/CD-RW Disc Rewriter. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-2-0-blu-ray-disc-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-disc-rewriter-black/JXTZZL27X9 To answer your question, this specific unit is designed to support standard Blu-ray, DVD, and CD formats; however, it does not support 4K UHD playback or writing. For further assistance and any specific concerns you may have, please contact us on lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com, and we will be happy to help. —Renzo

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • Questionwill it record any video??

    Asked by Mike.

    • Answer Hello there, Mike. We understand your inquiry regarding the recording capabilities of the LG External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Rewriter. This drive is capable of recording video files onto compatible Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media when connected to a computer with the appropriate recording software. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-2-0-blu-ray-disc-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-disc-rewriter-black/JXTZZL27X9 For further assistance and any specific concerns you may have, please contact us on lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. —Renzo

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionCan this be hooked up to a laptop computer?

    Asked by Zimm.

    • Answer Hello there Zimm. Thanks for reaching out. To connect your Blu-ray Player using USB: Plug the USB cable from your USB device into the Blu-ray Player. Use Smart Share to access and play your media files. `Jai.

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionIs this device compatible with my old PS3 games?

    Asked by help.

    • Answer Hi there! Thank you for your question about the BP50NB40. This external Blu-ray drive is designed to play Blu-ray and DVD formats, so it is compatible with PS3 games. However, please note that the actual compatibility may depend on the specific software or emulation used on your PC or device when trying to play PS3 games. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to send us a private message on Social Media @LGUSSupport. Our team is here to help you with any inquiries you may have. We appreciate your interest in our products! —Avril

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionIs additional software required to play Blu ray DVD? Is it included with the player?

    Asked by Software.

    • Answer All required software comes with the unit. And you can get other compatible software if you wish

      Answered by Rainn

  • QuestionHow do I view what's on my DVD data disc? All I want to do is see what's on it..

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Insert the data disk depending on what’s inside the disk you may need an additional program to view it

      Answered by aodnj

  • QuestionIS this device compatible with Windows 11?

    Asked by BestBuyatBESTBUY.

    • Answer Yes I just bought one for my windows 11 laptop and it works great.

      Answered by Bcdub

  • QuestionIs this device compatible with Windows 10?

    Asked by rich.

    • Answer Yes

      Answered by Rainn

  • QuestionI just bought the latest HP Envy Laptop which has Windows 11. What do I need to do to make it play my Blue-ray DVD or CD movies/music on my computer and does everything come with it to make it work since the player is about 2 or 3 years old?

    Asked by GrannieGayle.

    • Answer Everything needed is included

      Answered by Rainn

  • QuestionWill this drive work with IOS systems?

    Asked by fussbudget.

    • Answer It should, it works with my apple MacBook. You may need to get an adapter for the usb-a to usb-c.

      Answered by Kbright

  • Questiondoes this work with my HP chrome book x360 laptop intel core i3?

    Asked by dude805.

    • Answer It should just plug and play it did come with a disk but I didn’t need it

      Answered by Danny

  • QuestionI have a MacBook Air. I literally only want to watch Blurays and DVD movies. As well as play CDs on it... Will this let me do that on my MacBook Air?

    Asked by Psun.

    • Answer Blu-ray’s not sure but music yes I think you need software for osx like Roxio

      Answered by aodnj

  • QuestionIs this player region free?

    Asked by Jake.

    • Answer Research this question it does have a region lock but you can do better with different firmware

      Answered by aodnj

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