It works, including the versions for Android, Google TV etc., but it can be a bit clunky navigating attached storage to select the video file you want to play, while the Windows version has an annoying habit of sizing the window to the video automatically, unlike most every other player.

It plays Bluray, DVD and all audio and video files.

Some folks go for the whole home theater setup, probably more go with a soundbar offering spatial sound, and some just don't bother, listening to the more basic audio that's sort of encapsulated in the HD track, which can be stripped out, & the HD audio discarded BTW to save file size. Nowadays you have actual 5 - 7 discreet channels, rather than the kinda fake approach they used to use. Some folks go for the whole home theater setup, probably more go with a soundbar offering spatial sound, and some just don't bother, listening to the more basic audio that's sort of encapsulated in the HD track, which can be stripped out, & the HD audio discarded BTW to save file size.Ĭalling it 'Surround Sound' was popular in the '90s, but the technology has advanced Considerably since then. 'TVs with surround technology were also a long time ago.'Ĭalling it 'Surround Sound' was popular in the '90s, but the technology has advanced Considerably since then. m2ts format used for Blu-ray, can also store multiple audio & subtitle tracks along with the video. MP4 OTOH is a type of container that holds video & audio, which can each be in one of several formats. You can stick the video on any sort of storage you want - some people still burn discs as a convenient way to physically store data or video. 'Or you should notburn all that scientific information on a Blu-ray disk, but be able to convert directly into an MP4 file!'īlu-ray video is simply a format for organizing the files so a set-top Blu-ray player can play it. streaming is if you have to connect additional storage, e.g., a USB stick. If you're going to watch a movie, the difference with Blu-ray video is higher quality due to the higher bit rate, which means less video compression - more compression = lower quality. not very ideal if one is just watching a movie lying in the seat with a drink.' '.playing blu-ray/dvd disc, folder or iso files on your computer.

Instal Apeaksoft Blu-ray Player 1.1.36