Confusion about Pioneer BDR-X13E-S vs. BDR-X13E-X

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Direct UHD disc playback is not recommended for any drive as you will wear out your drive a lot faster.

Because support ended long ago for my lovely Pioneer LX500 BD player I bought a second one to share DVD/BD movie playing, thereby extending their lives. But to do so further, can I USB connect an external BD drive and have DVD/BD movie playback functionality via JRiver, VLC or some other app loaded on the TV? My TV is a Sony A80L.Note that I likely won't be buying anymore than the one UHD disc I have, so we're talking strictly about commercially pressed DVD and BD movie playback.

[MartyMcNuts]

Direct UHD disc playback is not recommended for any drive as you will wear out your drive a lot faster.

Because support ended long ago for my lovely Pioneer LX500 BD player I bought a second one to share DVD/BD movie playing, thereby extending their lives. But to do so further, can I USB connect an external BD drive and have DVD/BD movie playback functionality via JRiver, VLC or some other app loaded on the TV? My TV is a Sony A80L.Note that I likely won't be buying anymore than the one UHD disc I have, so we're talking strictly about commercially pressed DVD and BD movie playback.

Doubt it. Pretty sure PC optical drives require a PC.