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.mkv Files?

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Hello all. I am about to download a torrent of what was originally a Blu-Ray movie, that has apparently been ripped and converted into a .mkv file. Will my MacBook Pro be able to play this? I'm assuming that if it's not in Blu-Ray format, I won't have to worry about HDCP issues. I should note that my MBP is connected to a 1900x1200 external display that is capable of handling the resolution, and is using the standard GeForce 8600/256mb card. This file is over 6.5GB. See the linked page below for exactly what I'm trying to download. Thanks for your help!

http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/24089821/national+geographic?tab=summary
 
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Your Mac's Specs
15" Macbook Pro
Download the free player to play .mkv files.
 
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VLC Should work and if not you might need an extension and i think www.matroska.org/ will have what you need
 

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