Apple set to ship Macs with Blu-ray support - report - Blu-ray Forum

monkeytap · 01-03-2008, 02:25 PM

"Apple Inc. at this month's Macworld Expo will will outline a high-definition video strategy that will see its weight thrown further behind Sony Corp's Blu-ray DVD format as opposed to Toshiba's HD-DVD, according to one Wall Street analyst."

"is set to begin shipping some of its computers with support for the next-generation DVD format. "

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Biggest news for blu-ray OF THE YEAR

IMO, this is a nail in the coffin.

Stinkin Mushroom · 01-03-2008, 02:30 PM

Nothing official, just an analyst talking.. better than nothing i guess

monkeytap · 01-03-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinkin Mushroom

Nothing official, just an analyst talking.. better than nothing i guess

but you can't deny it is the biggest news of the year...

CptGreedle · 01-03-2008, 03:59 PM

Although this is NOT official... the Apple Insider does tend to be pretty accurate about these things.

Here's hoping! I can't wait to get a BD burner on my new mac purchase!

monkeytap · 01-03-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Although this is NOT official... the Apple Insider does tend to be pretty accurate about these things.

Here's hoping! I can't wait to get a BD burner on my new mac purchase!

yes, I've already got the burner, just waiting for the software side :-)

I might sell my external burner and put it towards a new mac pro though....decisions decisions...

and by the way, Ive been on the macrumors forums all day debunking some dissappointed hd-dvd fans. some of the shit they say just gets my blood going, and I have been posting non stop schooling them on blu-ray.

kaliraver · 01-03-2008, 05:05 PM

Excellent news, I will be getting a Mac definitely this year and I can't wait to get one with a Blu-Ray drive.

PeteS · 01-05-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeytap

but you can't deny it is the biggest news of the year...

I agree its especially significant because Apple knows what they're doing - they are not taking this step lightly, and as with their other areas of design leadership they will significantly take the industry to Blu-Ray.

teunis · 01-03-2008, 02:33 PM

Have to mostly agree with you. Apple is the most innovative company in the world. When they finally build a product with a Blu-ray player in it, it will say something to many other tech companies. We still have to wait and see what happens at MacWorld.

binarymelon · 01-03-2008, 02:38 PM

It would be nice if they came out with an Apple TV with a Blu-ray drive in it. Not likely as there is no optical drive in them now anyway, but still would be nice. I would definitely consider replacing my PS3 as my Blu-ray player if they did that.

monkeytap · 01-03-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binarymelon

It would be nice if they came out with an Apple TV with a Blu-ray drive in it. Not likely as there is no optical drive in them now anyway, but still would be nice. I would definitely consider replacing my PS3 as my Blu-ray player if they did that.

they are also rumored to be introducing:

an ultraportable laptop with an optional external optical drive.

a refresh to the AppleTV to include a TV tuner, blu-ray, TVR, and other features of the sort.

perhaps we will see an external blu-ray drive that can be used with the ultraportable and appletv. thats a stretch, but it fits with the current rumors.

Balian · 01-03-2008, 03:40 PM

Apple will throw its weight behind Blu-ray!

Quote:

In a report issued to clients early Thursday morning, American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu cited sources who say the Cupertino-based Mac maker, which already occupies a seat on the Blu-ray consortium, is set to begin shipping some of its computers with support for the next-generation DVD format.

"We believe this is a key announcement as current Macs ship with the DVD format and Sony gains a strong ally in Blu-ray," the analyst told clients. He added that Disney, for which Apple chief executive Steve Jobs is a Director, is a firm supporter of Blu-ray, while rival Microsoft Corp. has placed most of its eggs in the HD-DVD basket.

However, Wu hedged his bets somewhat, saying there is "a smaller chance Apple may use a combo Blu-ray/HD-DVD drive to ensure full compatibility and not get involved in the format wars."

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...rt_report.html

juanleche · 01-03-2008, 04:44 PM

This makes me happy

Tichols · 01-03-2008, 04:50 PM

Both happy and sad about this, i would prefer if they had actually chosen one side :/ - to show full support of blu ray...
still looking forward to mac's with blu ray tho

CptGreedle · 01-03-2008, 04:52 PM

I doubt they will make a combo player. That would be WAY to pricey! It would add $1k on the price! The only real solution here is a BD burner. I just want to know WHICH computers will support BD. I want to get whatever has it as long as it isn't the tower... I can't afford that right now.

mykevermin · 01-03-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

I doubt they will make a combo player. That would be WAY to pricey!

Not a Mac owner, are ya?

FruityOatyBar · 01-03-2008, 04:51 PM

I'm hoping this is correct. I've been wising for a Blu-ray drive in my Mac ever since I got my BD player 6 months ago.

Tanman19az · 01-03-2008, 04:57 PM

Saaweet! I wanna get a macbook pro with a blu-ray drive!

bilbravo · 01-03-2008, 04:59 PM

I always thought it was obvious that Apple would start including Blu-Ray drivers (readers, at the very least) with their new lineup. They are on the Blu-Ray consortium, and they have close ties with Disney.

That being said, I doubt this will show up on the MacBook, and that's a bummer because that would push me over the edge to finally get one for my wife (she thinks they are neat). MacBrook Pro and the desktops only, I'm afraid (just my speculation).

Beta-guy · 01-03-2008, 05:05 PM

I'm sure Apple will put in blu-ray only drive in thier computers, neutrality never won a war, besides Blu-ray is the 1 format that actually stands a chance of winning...

sarnell2 · 01-04-2008, 06:21 PM

Jan 3rd, 2008: http://www.news.com/8301-13579_3-983...l?tag=nefd.top

"If you want to watch high-definition movies on your notebook, American Technology Research's Shaw Wu thinks you'll have a better idea of Apple's HD video plans following Macworld. Wu put out a research note Thursday predicting that Apple will confirm its support for Blu-ray drives, and could use the occasion to announce plans to ship notebooks with new optical drives. Apple is already a member of the Blu-Ray Disc Association, so this isn't much of a stretch, although it has held off releasing Blu-ray-equipped products to this point."

View Poll Results: Which apple product would you consider purchasing if it had a blu-ray drive?
Mac Pro	21	32.31%
Mac Book Pro	31	47.69%
Apple TV	14	21.54%
iMac	20	30.77%
Mac Mini	11	16.92%
Mac Book	19	29.23%
Rumored Ultraportable Laptop with external BD drive	9	13.85%
Other	2	3.08%
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01-03-2008, 02:25 PM	#1
monkeytap Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:saint paul Blu-ray reviews:1	Apple set to ship Macs with Blu-ray support - report "Apple Inc. at this month's Macworld Expo will will outline a high-definition video strategy that will see its weight thrown further behind Sony Corp's Blu-ray DVD format as opposed to Toshiba's HD-DVD, according to one Wall Street analyst." "is set to begin shipping some of its computers with support for the next-generation DVD format. " FULL ARTICLE Biggest news for blu-ray OF THE YEAR IMO, this is a nail in the coffin.

01-04-2008, 06:21 PM	#20
sarnell2 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	Apple to Side with Blu-Ray Jan 3rd, 2008: http://www.news.com/8301-13579_3-983...l?tag=nefd.top "If you want to watch high-definition movies on your notebook, American Technology Research's Shaw Wu thinks you'll have a better idea of Apple's HD video plans following Macworld. Wu put out a research note Thursday predicting that Apple will confirm its support for Blu-ray drives, and could use the occasion to announce plans to ship notebooks with new optical drives. Apple is already a member of the Blu-Ray Disc Association, so this isn't much of a stretch, although it has held off releasing Blu-ray-equipped products to this point."

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01-03-2008, 02:30 PM	#2
Stinkin Mushroom Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Belgium Blu-ray collection:3	Nothing official, just an analyst talking.. better than nothing i guess

01-03-2008, 03:59 PM	#4
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Although this is NOT official... the Apple Insider does tend to be pretty accurate about these things. Here's hoping! I can't wait to get a BD burner on my new mac purchase!

01-03-2008, 05:05 PM	#6
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	Excellent news, I will be getting a Mac definitely this year and I can't wait to get one with a Blu-Ray drive.

01-03-2008, 02:33 PM	#8
teunis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:120	Have to mostly agree with you. Apple is the most innovative company in the world. When they finally build a product with a Blu-ray player in it, it will say something to many other tech companies. We still have to wait and see what happens at MacWorld.

01-03-2008, 02:38 PM	#9
binarymelon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2007 Location:PEI, Canada Trading Score:4	It would be nice if they came out with an Apple TV with a Blu-ray drive in it. Not likely as there is no optical drive in them now anyway, but still would be nice. I would definitely consider replacing my PS3 as my Blu-ray player if they did that.

01-03-2008, 04:44 PM	#12
juanleche Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	This makes me happy

01-03-2008, 04:50 PM	#13
Tichols Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Denmark Blu-ray collection:100	Both happy and sad about this, i would prefer if they had actually chosen one side :/ - to show full support of blu ray... still looking forward to mac's with blu ray tho

01-03-2008, 04:52 PM	#14
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I doubt they will make a combo player. That would be WAY to pricey! It would add $1k on the price! The only real solution here is a BD burner. I just want to know WHICH computers will support BD. I want to get whatever has it as long as it isn't the tower... I can't afford that right now.

01-03-2008, 04:51 PM	#16
FruityOatyBar Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Hollywood, CA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:368	I'm hoping this is correct. I've been wising for a Blu-ray drive in my Mac ever since I got my BD player 6 months ago.

01-03-2008, 04:57 PM	#17
Tanman19az Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Lake Forest, CA Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:23	Saaweet! I wanna get a macbook pro with a blu-ray drive!

01-03-2008, 04:59 PM	#18
bilbravo Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:MD, USA Blu-ray collection:28	I always thought it was obvious that Apple would start including Blu-Ray drivers (readers, at the very least) with their new lineup. They are on the Blu-Ray consortium, and they have close ties with Disney. That being said, I doubt this will show up on the MacBook, and that's a bummer because that would push me over the edge to finally get one for my wife (she thinks they are neat). MacBrook Pro and the desktops only, I'm afraid (just my speculation).

01-03-2008, 05:05 PM	#19
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm sure Apple will put in blu-ray only drive in thier computers, neutrality never won a war, besides Blu-ray is the 1 format that actually stands a chance of winning...

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