[rmurray]

 James, can  I use  any external hard drive on the BDP3 or does it have to be  a BOT?

[srb]

Perhaps you mean external optical disk drives rather than hard drives?  The BOT is an optical disk drive for CD playback or ripping when used in conjunction with a BDP player.

[Silverbullet]

I’ve plugged an LG DVD drive straight into my BDP2 and it’s worked fine.

[rmurray]

I’ve plugged an LG DVD drive straight into my BDP2 and it’s worked fine.

..... Thanks for the info... This is exactly what I meant....could be another way if the BOT isn't available in the future....

[redbook]

I’ve plugged an LG DVD drive straight into my BDP2 and it’s worked fine.

....About using the LG : does it  connect with a USB like the BOT 1 and  can that be used  the same way as a cd player into the BDP... sorry, just trying to make sense of all this...thanks ...

[Silverbullet]

Yes, it’s a normal PC external USB drive. Just plugs into a BDP USB port and lets you play and rip. I have to say I only did a quick test of this about 2 years ago out of curiosity, I’ve never done any full on using so there may be long term issues.

[CanadianMaestro]

Yes, it’s a normal PC external USB drive. Just plugs into a BDP USB port and lets you play and rip.

You sure about ripping straight to the USB drive attached to BDP? I tried it years ago, couldn't do it. So I still detach the drive and transfer rips thru my desktop Mac. No big fuss (for me).

cheers

[redbook]

You sure about ripping straight to the USB drive attached to BDP? I tried it years ago, couldn't do it. So I still detach the drive and transfer rips thru my desktop Mac. No big fuss (for me).

cheers

......Well I am hoping that Bryston will continue with the BOT ( when they decide on the replacement loader)