1080p/7.1-Capable Laptops? - Blu-ray Forum

J_UNTITLED · 12-23-2007, 03:42 PM

How many notebooks currently on the market actually are capable of outputting true 1080p resolution as well as 7.1 sound?

Which one of them is the all-around best?

kx11 · 12-23-2007, 03:48 PM

i know sony viao can playback BDMV very good , but it's not cheap at all

J_UNTITLED · 12-23-2007, 03:58 PM

Anyone else? I'm just wondering if I should try to get a laptop within the next month or two or wait until later in the new year here for something else.

Papi4baby · 12-23-2007, 07:55 PM

As of right now i dont think there's any, im not sure if the ones with HDMI will pass the audio thruh it also, i think they just do video.

Asylump · 12-24-2007, 02:47 AM

I just bought an Alienware m9750 - It has Optical Out, 7.1 Stereo Out, and a Blu-ray burner. Also a DVI output, and a native resolution of 1920x1200 (higher than 1080p).

The new Alienware m17x laptops coming out will have HDMI out, but probably won't see them for a few more months.

jorg · 12-24-2007, 03:49 AM

with computers u can just add the audio card so 1080p(isent a list more of a trilogy novel know a days) and 7.1 audio is more of just got spend 70$ on a expansion card
kinda like this one
http://reviews.cnet.com/sound-cards/...-31156120.html

J_UNTITLED · 12-24-2007, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asylump

I just bought an Alienware m9750 - It has Optical Out, 7.1 Stereo Out, and a Blu-ray burner. Also a DVI output, and a native resolution of 1920x1200 (higher than 1080p).

The new Alienware m17x laptops coming out will have HDMI out, but probably won't see them for a few more months.

I've read some not-so-good things about Alienware of late. Are they pretty much the only option then for now to get at least 1080p or 7.1 sound?

vxrmarc · 12-24-2007, 11:48 AM

The m17x i was informed 3 days ago will be hitting in around 3 weeks and i for sure am waiting for its release after getting rid of my awful dell xps 1730.

When you say bad things about alienware are you specifically talking about bd drive and performance or the overall laptop???

dadkins · 12-24-2007, 01:13 PM

HDMI on this laptop does pass audio - PCM

7.1? never tried... probably.

Asylump · 12-24-2007, 02:30 PM

All of the Alienware laptop problems are FUD. Mines been working great for a little over 2 months now, not a problem at all. If you get a m9750 make sure you get WindowsXP and the SLI 7950 GTX GPU's. Vista + the 8700 series GPUs are a serious problem.

If you are scared, get the extended warranty, 3 years is a long time...

jorg · 12-25-2007, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asylump

All of the Alienware laptop problems are FUD. Mines been working great for a little over 2 months now, not a problem at all. If you get a m9750 make sure you get WindowsXP and the SLI 7950 GTX GPU's. Vista + the 8700 series GPUs are a serious problem.

If you are scared, get the extended warranty, 3 years is a long time...

agreed nothing wrong with alien ware at all they just are not the top notch company like 2 or 3 years ago(still give u high end workmen ship tho)

J_UNTITLED · 12-25-2007, 07:07 AM

Okay, so Alienware is geting support here...any other notebooks anyone would point out?

dadkins · 12-25-2007, 06:45 PM

Uhm... Sony.

Dustinp · 12-25-2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadkins

Uhm... Sony.

I just bought a Sony FZ290 with blue ray burner and 2.2 Core 2 Duo 160GB HD 1GB of Ram (upgradeable to 3-4GB for under $100) for 1400 with shipping and tax. . .It has HDMI, the only other laptop out is the Dell XPS series, more expensive but has an option for NVADIA 8600 series GPU, mine came with 8400M GT, it is good but the HDMI output to a 42" Sony top of the line Bravia LCD is sub par compared to the Sony Blu Ray player for home use, maybe due to the fact I only have 1 Gig of memory and Vista and trying to watch an HD video at 1920x1080 60hz. . .my upgraded RAM hasn't come yet. . . don't get me wrong though it does look pretty good. . .

dadkins · 12-25-2007, 11:35 PM

Only other laptop?

Hello! Sony AR Series...

Dustinp · 12-26-2007, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadkins

Only other laptop?

Hello! Sony AR Series...

I was just listing my experience with SONY VAIO, I thought you were saying to go SONY. . .

J_UNTITLED · 12-26-2007, 08:55 AM

Any other ideas? All opinions are appreciated here as this is a fairly expensive investment!

dadkins · 12-26-2007, 03:29 PM

Fujitsu has a Blu-ray laptop...

http://configtool.fujitsupc.com/serv...lino=&GPID=101

dadkins · 12-26-2007, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustinp

I was just listing my experience with SONY VAIO, I thought you were saying to go SONY. . .

You have a FZ, the AR Series are also Blu-ray enabled(Top Of The Line).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustinp

...the only other laptop out is the Dell XPS series...

Uhm... ok.

See post above this one - Fujitsu has Blu-ray.
Search a little, there are a few out there besides your FZ and the Dell...

J_UNTITLED · 12-26-2007, 03:39 PM

Any others I might not be aware of...?

12-23-2007, 03:42 PM	#1
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	1080p/7.1-Capable Laptops? How many notebooks currently on the market actually are capable of outputting true 1080p resolution as well as 7.1 sound? Which one of them is the all-around best?

12-23-2007, 03:58 PM	#3
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Anyone else? I'm just wondering if I should try to get a laptop within the next month or two or wait until later in the new year here for something else. Last edited by J_UNTITLED; 12-23-2007 at 04:07 PM.

12-24-2007, 03:49 AM	#6
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	with computers u can just add the audio card so 1080p(isent a list more of a trilogy novel know a days) and 7.1 audio is more of just got spend 70$ on a expansion card kinda like this one http://reviews.cnet.com/sound-cards/...-31156120.html Last edited by jorg; 12-24-2007 at 03:54 AM.

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12-23-2007, 03:48 PM	#2
kx11 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:28	i know sony viao can playback BDMV very good , but it's not cheap at all

12-23-2007, 07:55 PM	#4
Papi4baby Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:That man from Nantucket Blu-ray collection:32	As of right now i dont think there's any, im not sure if the ones with HDMI will pass the audio thruh it also, i think they just do video.

12-24-2007, 02:47 AM	#5
Asylump Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Edmonton, AB Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:306	I just bought an Alienware m9750 - It has Optical Out, 7.1 Stereo Out, and a Blu-ray burner. Also a DVI output, and a native resolution of 1920x1200 (higher than 1080p). The new Alienware m17x laptops coming out will have HDMI out, but probably won't see them for a few more months.

12-24-2007, 11:48 AM	#8
vxrmarc Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:LONDON,ENGLAND	The m17x i was informed 3 days ago will be hitting in around 3 weeks and i for sure am waiting for its release after getting rid of my awful dell xps 1730. When you say bad things about alienware are you specifically talking about bd drive and performance or the overall laptop???

12-24-2007, 01:13 PM	#9
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	HDMI on this laptop does pass audio - PCM 7.1? never tried... probably.

12-24-2007, 02:30 PM	#10
Asylump Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Edmonton, AB Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:306	All of the Alienware laptop problems are FUD. Mines been working great for a little over 2 months now, not a problem at all. If you get a m9750 make sure you get WindowsXP and the SLI 7950 GTX GPU's. Vista + the 8700 series GPUs are a serious problem. If you are scared, get the extended warranty, 3 years is a long time...

12-25-2007, 07:07 AM	#12
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Okay, so Alienware is geting support here...any other notebooks anyone would point out?

12-25-2007, 06:45 PM	#13
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Uhm... Sony.

12-25-2007, 11:35 PM	#15
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Only other laptop? Hello! Sony AR Series...

12-26-2007, 08:55 AM	#17
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Any other ideas? All opinions are appreciated here as this is a fairly expensive investment!

12-26-2007, 03:29 PM	#18
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Fujitsu has a Blu-ray laptop... http://configtool.fujitsupc.com/serv...lino=&GPID=101

12-26-2007, 03:39 PM	#20
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Any others I might not be aware of...?

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