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grim_tales
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by grim_tales 03 Jan 2010, 18:47
Hey,
I haven't had any skipping trouble with my blu ray player yet but just in case I do, is this a good lens cleaner to buy?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Blue-Ray-L ... 032&sr=8-1
I thought one of those ones that looked like a standard DVD seem the easiest.
gasteropod
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by gasteropod 03 Jan 2010, 18:50
I've never used a lens cleaner in my life and had no problems on any of my machines, are they really necessary?
grim_tales
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by grim_tales 03 Jan 2010, 18:54
Not even for a DVD player if it stutters?
bradavon
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by bradavon 03 Jan 2010, 18:55
It depends. My Mum's old DVD Player was near a fire (her new one is too), so was quite dusty. It worked a treat, when it stopped working once.
gasteropod
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by gasteropod 03 Jan 2010, 19:09
grim_tales wrote: Not even for a DVD player if it stutters?
I've not encountered that problem on any player tbh.
grim_tales
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by grim_tales 03 Jan 2010, 20:07
I got one for my JVC player as they recommended a clean every 60 hours (or something).
IronMonkey
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by IronMonkey 03 Jan 2010, 20:32
Oh dear grim, you're so naive. Why do you think they say that? To sell you more cleaners. They're completely unneccesary.
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gasteropod
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by gasteropod 03 Jan 2010, 21:14
grim_tales wrote: they recommended a clean every 60 hours (or something).
What a load of bull!
romerojpg
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by romerojpg 03 Jan 2010, 21:43
Even if they were free I would not use them, as some acctually break peoples machines, that say's it all.
grim_tales
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by grim_tales 03 Jan 2010, 22:10
Really? Never heard of that.
romerojpg
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by romerojpg 03 Jan 2010, 22:24
The old style ones, CD's with the little brushes on the base which go near the lens to suck/blow off dust (not even sure if they still use them things now) poke out a bit to far once in a blue moon, I have only heard a few cases of them being overly long and connecting with the sensative parts, but still another reason to stay away, why even risk it.
bradavon
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by bradavon 03 Jan 2010, 22:46
I don't think they sell those any more and IM is wrong, they're not "completely pointless", too much dust inside a CD/DVD/BD Player can cause havoc. Getting rid of that (without having to open the unit) easily fixes the problem. Most of the time they're a waste of time but not always.
grim_tales
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by grim_tales 04 Jan 2010, 09:21
That's all I'd want one for, and on the off chance it skips or something.
Lourdes
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by Lourdes 04 Jan 2010, 15:37
Screwdriver + ISPA + cotton buds.
bradavon
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by bradavon 04 Jan 2010, 18:34
I sure as hell wouldn't want to open something still in warranty or probably otherwise too.
saltysam
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by saltysam 04 Jan 2010, 18:50
Lol i haven't needed a home video cleaner since the days of VHS.blu-ray lens cleaner wtf
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grim_tales
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by grim_tales 04 Jan 2010, 19:44
bradavon wrote: I sure as hell wouldn't want to open something still in warranty or probably otherwise too.
Exactly, me neither.
bradavon
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by bradavon 04 Jan 2010, 20:02
Well I have. Your point Salty? Dust in a VCR/DVD/CD/BD Player can all cause problems. A BD Player has the same basic concepts as a CD Player.
saltysam
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by saltysam 04 Jan 2010, 20:08
bradavon wrote: Well I have. Your point Salty? Dust in a VCR/DVD/CD/BD Player can all cause problems. A BD Player has the same basic concepts as a CD Player.
My point is i've NEVER needed a lens cleaner for any dvd player i've had.So why would anyone need one for a blu-ray?have you got one?
working class blu-ray fan
bradavon
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by bradavon 04 Jan 2010, 20:11
I've already got a DVD one and I'd re-use that, if the need be.
grim_tales
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by grim_tales 05 Jan 2010, 00:17
I didnt know you could reuse that, the lenses/brushes would be different right?
bradavon
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by bradavon 05 Jan 2010, 00:38
I don't think so, not really. A lens is a lens. Actually don't quote me on a BD Player as it uses a different laser but I doubt they differ wildly. CD/DVD is the same.
Markgway
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by Markgway 07 Jan 2010, 18:51
As long as you keep the tray clean there shouldn't be any need for lens cleaners.
saltysam
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by saltysam 07 Jan 2010, 18:52
These are £1 in poundworld
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bradavon
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by bradavon 08 Jan 2010, 17:14
You get enough dust/soot/whatever on a mechanical device. It will stop working. Simples.
