iPad does not support HD so Bluray cannot be played directly. There are methods for converting HD data to a resolution and bit rate that iPad will support but a conversion is required for each disc.
Yes, the Toshiba C55T does play the bluray.
Yes all bluray drives will play cds.
A DVD player cannot play a BluRay disc. A BluRay player can play both BluRay discs and DVDs.
Put the bluray into PLAY then go into the AUDIO MENU and change through the choices. When you select the correct one the sound should come on.
No
with a video to ipad converter , it is easy to play video on ipad.
Yes, BluRay DVD players also play non Blu-Ray DVDs with no problem.
No. You need a BluRay player that specifically says it can read 3-D disks
Yes
Currently, no. You should get a PS3 to do that.
No, it will not play Bluray discs, but it is upscaling, so you can watch your regular DVDs at HD quality.