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ProvenFlipper · 05-02-2007, 04:08 PM

I would buy your laptop now and wait about a year or so and upgrade to a BD enabled one. The current BD enabled laptops are quite expensive and the BD media is up there too.

calgarymarc · 05-02-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ProvenFlipper

I would buy your laptop now and wait about a year or so and upgrade to a BD enabled one. The current BD enabled laptops are quite expensive and the BD media is up there too.

HAHA ya, expensive is right. $4000 CAD for my Sony VAIO! (Top of the line, VGN-AR290G)

bluraykrish · 05-02-2007, 04:27 PM

Hi Proven Flipper,

Thnx for ur post!
However, I wanted to know sth else too...talking abt 'upgrade to a BD enabled one' sounds simple but what happens to my DVD-enabled lptp? That will surely be outdated:-((...thats a max shelf-life of say 6-12 months...oops!

Thnx

SomethingForKate · 05-02-2007, 04:36 PM

Get yourself a shiney new Dell XPS with a BD drive!

If you're being dragged down by a whole lot of useless cash!

If you're desperate for a laptop, you'll have to skip BD until you upgrade in 3 years (about how long PCs last these days in terms of spec). By then BD drives should be a common option from a fair few manufacturers.

Otherwise, wait a year and see what's on the market.

SFK

thunderhawk · 05-02-2007, 04:44 PM

IMO, the BD drives are too slow to actually be worth the purchase...

I'd go with a fast DVD burner, and later upgrade the drive if possible.

bluraykrish · 05-03-2007, 11:50 AM

Thnx!

I m planning to go ahead with purchasing a VAIO. Hopefully Sony will b having sth special up their sleeves for the DVDeee..eeed lot;-))

..mayb an external BD drive or sth that shud b good on the pockets as well!

05-03-2007, 11:50 AM	#6
bluraykrish Junior Member Member since:May 2007	Thnx Thnx! I m planning to go ahead with purchasing a VAIO. Hopefully Sony will b having sth special up their sleeves for the DVDeee..eeed lot;-)) ..mayb an external BD drive or sth that shud b good on the pockets as well!

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05-02-2007, 04:08 PM	#1
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:901 Trading Score:1	I would buy your laptop now and wait about a year or so and upgrade to a BD enabled one. The current BD enabled laptops are quite expensive and the BD media is up there too.

05-02-2007, 04:27 PM	#3
bluraykrish Junior Member Member since:May 2007	Hi Proven Flipper, Thnx for ur post! However, I wanted to know sth else too...talking abt 'upgrade to a BD enabled one' sounds simple but what happens to my DVD-enabled lptp? That will surely be outdated:-((...thats a max shelf-life of say 6-12 months...oops! Thnx

05-02-2007, 04:36 PM	#4
SomethingForKate Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:London town, UK	Get yourself a shiney new Dell XPS with a BD drive! If you're being dragged down by a whole lot of useless cash! If you're desperate for a laptop, you'll have to skip BD until you upgrade in 3 years (about how long PCs last these days in terms of spec). By then BD drives should be a common option from a fair few manufacturers. Otherwise, wait a year and see what's on the market. SFK

05-02-2007, 04:44 PM	#5
thunderhawk Moderator Member since:Jul 2004 Location:Belgium	IMO, the BD drives are too slow to actually be worth the purchase... I'd go with a fast DVD burner, and later upgrade the drive if possible.

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