FastMac Blu-ray drives :)

[Dave]

Found this:
http://fastmac.com/slim_bluray.php

[jorg]

i just found that two heres a site:

http://www.macminute.com/2007/04/06/fastmac-blu-ray/

[Banjo]

Requirements:

PowerBook G3
PowerBook G4 Titanium / Aluminum
iBook G4
Mac mini
iMac G5
iMac Intel
MacBook Pro
Mac mini

What I don't understand is... why can a PowerBook G3 use the drive but not a PowerMac G4?

What gives?

[jorg]

almost certainly a chip. set issue or maybe the line is not longer supported?

[Josh]

One step closer to Apple making this standard. Come on Apple! This is the only thing holding me back from a purchase!

[jermwhl]

Originally Posted by Banjo

Requirements:


What I don't understand is... why can a PowerBook G3 use the drive but not a PowerMac G4?

What gives?

I'm no mac guy, but perhaps the problem lies with design? Was the G4 redesigned, so maybe the drive wouldn't fit in it, versus older models? Don't know, just throwing that out there.

[Banjo]

Originally Posted by jermwhl

I'm no mac guy, but perhaps the problem lies with design? Was the G4 redesigned, so maybe the drive wouldn't fit in it, versus older models? Don't know, just throwing that out there.

I don't see how that's possible. It's perfectly capable of using 2 optical disc drives.

[Dave]

Salinas, CA – Fastmac today announced the first & only Blu-Ray optical drive upgrade for Apple's PowerBook, iBook & MacBook Pro computers. The new slimline, slot loading drive uses one of the fastest & most compatible Blu-ray mechanisms to provide up to 50 Gb of storage on 1 disk, without sacrificing compatibility with standard DVD & CD recordable media. Fastmac's Blu-Ray optical drive upgrade is scheduled to ship within 10 days and is available for pre-order from www.fastmac.com for a special introductory price of $799.95. Each drive carries a 1 year warranty and a 30 day money back guarantee .

http://consumer.hardocp.com/news.html?news=MjUxMDEsLCxoY29uc3VtZXIsLCwx#150;%2 0Fastmac%20today%20announced%20the%20first%20&%20o nly%20Blu-Ray%20optical%20drive%20upgrade%20for%20Apple\'s%2 0PowerBook,%20iBook%20&%20MacBook%20Pro%20computer s.%20The%20new%20slimline,%20slot%20loading%20driv e%20uses%20one%20of%20the%20fastest%20&%20most%20c ompatible%20Blu-ray%20mechanisms%20to%20provide%20up
OR
http://www.macminute.com/2007/04/20/...-ray-shipping/



Official:
http://fastmac.com/press/pr_29.php

[ProvenFlipper]

I might have to pick this drive up this summer when I order my new Macbook PRO. Just in time for school in the fall. I think it would be funny to D/L the HD-DVD rips and burn them to BD discs... Maybe I can get Universal films after all...

[TBoneCapone]

Good stuff....I was thinking about getting a Mac later this year.

[nhaase]

Getting the Mac crowd is GREAT for BD. Those people are so fiercely loyal that they'll immediately support Blu-ray.

[Heavens Downfall]

Im definitly thinking about it, but $800? Not sure I would use it enough to justify that. Although i could use my lap top to play blu-rays on my other tv. Hmmmm

[HDViewer]

Im definitly thinking about it, but $800? Not sure I would use it enough to justify that. Although i could use my lap top to play blu-rays on my other tv. Hmmmm

I actually play the PC game Company of Heroes from my laptop and connected to my DLP. Using a DVI to HDMI connection. Truly a joy to experience!

Now Blu-ray for my laptop that would be sweet! But I agree the price is the show-stopper. $800.00...?

[Heavens Downfall]

I see the system requirements say MacBoook pro 17", i have a 15" and i dont see anything about it working for my model. I'm assuming it would work just fine, anyone know for sure?

[HDViewer]

Originally Posted by Heavens Downfall

I see the system requirements say MacBoook pro 17", i have a 15" and i dont see anything about it working for my model. I'm assuming it would work just fine, anyone know for sure?

This the capabilities list

Fastmac's slimline Blu-ray slot loading optical drive upgrade requires Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher and is compatible with the following Apple computers:

iBook G4
iMac G5
iMac Intel
MacBook Pro (17-inch)
Mac mini
PowerBook G3 Pismo
PowerBook G4 Titanium (667 Mhz or higher)
PowerBook G4 Aluminum

Blu-ray burning requires 3rd-party software such as Roxio's Toast 8 Titanium, which enables Blu-ray disk support in the Mac OS Finder, and Blu-ray media (sold separately). Native support for Blu-ray burning within iLife & iTunes is expected in the future via Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, but cannot be guaranteed at this time.

It lists MacBook Pro 17 as one of the compatible laptops.

[Heavens Downfall]

I saw that, but i have a 15". Im wondering if the drive is to big maybe. I e-mailed them, guess i'll find out soon. I already talked myself into buying one if it fits.

[jorg]

Originally Posted by nhaase

Getting the Mac crowd is GREAT for BD. Those people are so fiercely loyal that they'll immediately support Blu-ray.

i agree with this it brings bd movies closer to average joe producing them

[HDViewer]

Originally Posted by Heavens Downfall

I saw that, but i have a 15". Im wondering if the drive is to big maybe. I e-mailed them, guess i'll find out soon. I already talked myself into buying one if it fits.

Is there that much of a difference between the 17 and the 15? I thought optical drives for the macbook are standard size.

[Heavens Downfall]

I think just the actual size. I know the processor is faster, but thats about it.

[Aaron]

Yes!!! Finally one for an iMac. Now all I need is 800$...lol I think that I will wait until its about 200$. It should be by December.