thinksecret.com — Apple might be making a significant step forward for newer Macs next year, with the possible inclusion of Blu-ray drives as a stock feature of the machines. Probably partially due to Vista's built-in readiness for HD DVD drives, there are some rumors flying about that as early as February, Macs with Blu-ray drives may be surfacing.
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bionicantboyNov 24, 2006
Blu-Ray vs HD-DVD is the most unexciting format war ever. HD-DVD has had a bit of an early lead, but the release of the PS3 bumped Blu-Ray a little...I'm guessing that by the time the dust settles (2yrs or so), most of us will be able to download 'legit' HD content, making next-gen formats little more than large format back-up media - and probably more costly than buying a second hard drive AND a big thumbdrive for portability.
bootesNov 24, 2006
Blu Ray is better and has more support. I would be mad at Apple if they put in HD-DVD. It would be DVD-RAM instead of CD Burners all over again.
mdshoreboyNov 24, 2006
Get a grip people, when Apple released SuperDrive, it was a build to order option on most of the machines at that time. I suspect blueray would be no different. If you want it, then fine, add it to your machine.Although, once apple signs on to blue-ray, I expect HD-DVD will be dead-on-arrival.
skellenerNov 24, 2006
At this point, it would make sense for Apple to support Blu-ray and HD-DVD disc images that you could simply store on an iPod. Then just give the iPod component out capability. Who needs new disc media? Just put your HD content on an HD-iPod!!
omaryakNov 24, 2006
Blu-Ray Disc Association = Coalition of the WillingWe all know it's Sony's gig.
initialdmp5Nov 24, 2006
I don't know if people remember this or not, but there are about 200,000 more blu ray players out there, on ebay right now, selling for 1 to 3000 dollars. The Playstation 3 created a whole new advertising tool for Blu Ray, just like Sony wanted.Also, in the "year of HD" (2005) Apple had none other than the CEO of Sony on stage at the MacWorld event talking about introducing sony products and working with apple to make sure they work together.Apple most likely has support for Blu Ray in Leopard, and it should work flawlessly with editing software. As others have said though, it will be a BTO option, and not forced on buyers, at least until the prices come down, and blu ray penetrates the market.
wolfman_kNov 25, 2006
Is Apple doing this because MS went to the HD DVD camp? I hope not, Getting in bed with Sony for any reason is a scary thought.... but Apple has a history of using sony products... ie batteries... :/ I guess I have no pinion on this.
superkendallNov 25, 2006
The media is cheaper but it holds less - why would you pick a format for a computer that held less data?Disc prices will come down, and then you would want a new media that could hold as much data as possible.