Blu-ray writer for macs.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/amex-digital-does-what-steve-wouldnt-intros-portable-blu-ray-b/


So,not bad?

 

289 dollars for something that won't be a standard as it's not catching on with pc backups and even most PS3's are sold only for the blu-ray player.

Most audio philes have little to no want of blu-ray which is more costly and not as good as new tech that is already ready for release? Many people who own many videos are holding off of blu-ray as well and many customers of blockbuster's and Netflix admit they usually purchase movies, but don't want blu-ray videos as they don't see it lasting long.

If you want/need one I suppose you could grab one though.

 

Not a bad deal for a Blu-Ray burner. The next question is if it also has Windows support; I could see it garnering some sales there as well.

But I think I'll be sticking with DVD's for some time yet. They're just a more economical solution.

 

^it has a pc support

 

Hey maybe I am slow but are you referring to Downloadable online HD videos (Maybe Itunes or NEtflix). Blu-ray wasn't meant for Audio Philes it was meant for Video Philes. lol. As for downloadable content you are aware that a large majority of people still do not have a viable internet connection to Download GIGS of HD videos. Most ISP's still but not so published limits on how much you can download. Online HD content is still a long ways from Mainstream.

Most people that own DVD or BR drives in PC's when watching a movie or show may not even be connected to the internet. Maybe on a flight, or train or just away from a connection. Those people still need Physical drives. To me apple has only left BR support for 2 reasons. 1. MAybe they are having troubles making it work correctly on the hardware driver wise. (Or maybe not)
2. Maybe they are still bent on selling HD content over the net to really give customers what they have been asking for. True HD content with a Physical drive. I see it as the money they want to keep flowing into Itunes would flow into Sony BR.

BR isn't dead yet and there is no reason for Apple to include BR support in the Mac OS. Thumbs down Mac. Give us something, not the shnitzel.

 

Is 7.1 loss-less audio not good enough?

 

Sorry didn't mean it that way. Sound is great on BR. I would guess most people would rather watch a movie then listen to it. Unless you can do both

 

Also... to pipe in...

there is virtually no good HD video out there that I have seen. Most of the stuff is 720p max, and often compressed. Compare Lost in HD from iTunes to the Blu-ray version. There is a very large difference. Very noticeable.

I know Apple doesn't want to get in bed with BRD yet, and I do have to agree (from a business POV) with Steve Jobs. Sony's terrible licensing plans just don't make sense for them to put it in a mac.

And honestly... with as bad as the economy is doing right now, I don't see a ton of people splurging for a $200+ option. BRD has yet to prove itself. It jumped the hurdle of beating HD DVD, but has yet to become even close to mainstream. Several people I know with PS3s refuse to buy BRD movies due to the high cost, they just rent them from Netflix/Blockbuster.

And about the audio... SACD and DVD-A both failed to be pushed to audiophiles... I hardly BRD music succeeding in that market.

Another thing to think about... if you read into a lot of videophiles reviews on HD technology... Most will say that the average consumer will not see the benefit of BRD unless they have a large TV (40"+). A good sized TV and a half way decent upscaling DVD will give the quality that few will complain about (except us tech heads/video files).

BRD for a computer backup doesn't make much sense. The discs are insanely expensive. They will take a very long time to drop in price (look at how long its taken DL-DVD to drop in price, and they're still expensive). Why would I spend almost $300 on a BRD burner when I could buy two terabyte hard drives and have those as backups (or raid 1 backups)? Keep in mind, there are several issues with BRD burners playing movies.

 

No, because the best pure sound systems are still two-channels.

Or at least those under $50K.

 

lol, honestly, do you think that the general consumer cares about "high end" quality? Most people don't even spend 50K on a car, let alone have the money to spend it on a home theatre setup. It's not going to be the rich people, which will make a format survive, it will be the general public.

People can get a whole setup, with a tv and surround sound system easily for under 3k, and it will do what they want it to do. The fact that it is surround sound will be all that they need to know.

When people are doing the post for audio on TV shows, and movies, sure they will spend lots and lots of money on monitors, but 50k's worth of monitors? That doesn't happen too often, and when it does, it will be a one time installation that will be used for many years to come.

It's funny how people will just make random comments, sometimes I feel that I shouldn't even respond to them.

I''m just gonna stop there, because yea. lol...

 

The only thing that is funny is that you can't read.

We are talking about "audiophiles," not average consumers. LOL.

Read before you embarrass yourself.

 

Yup... And don't forget, the first step into the market place is the enthusiasts.

 

Blu ray is big in australia.


Every Video Rental stores has a huge collection infact half of their stores are dedicated to Blu RAY.


Blu ray, huge LCD, humungous Plasma, and Hi Fi Sound systems as well as notebook computers are the biggest consumable goods in Australia and that is leaving out on purpose the most popular thing in the world the MOBILE PHONES.

All electronics consumables are very big in Australia because Australians are living on extremely high income due to their wealth in minerals that are shipped to China and Saudi.


Apples know this .. that's why Apple computers cost a lot more in Australia than anywhere else around the world.

We always buy consumable electronic gadgets such as computers and tv direct from USA.

If you don't buy from Australia you will save $$$ (HINT for Australians)

I'll give you an example: Because we have good trade agreement with China due to their import of our minerals for steel such as iron ore, manganese, and stuff like that. They pay less import tax and tariffs if they have trade agreement with our Government.



The Current Exchange Rage.

1 USD = 1.45054 AUD
1 AUD = 0.689400 USD

2,499.00 USD = 3,624.89 AUD

Therefore The MadBook Pro is worth $2499 US should be worth $3624 in Australia (But because we have trade agreement with China we pay a lot less tariffs on their Apple prodcut)

Due to the trade agreement on tax and tariffs as well as import duties between Australia and China we should really be paying for an Apple MacBook Pro a lot less than the price they are charging us in Australia - Apple charge Australian people $3999.

Therefore if you are Australian you are silly to feed the crims that lurk in your Electronic Stores.

Australia is the CRIME Capital for GREEDY VENDORS. Almost every Electronic Stores are owned by Russian Mafias. (The Latter is just a joke no offense)

 

Oops my bad i was answering to someone's post regarding blue-ray lol.

 

Tyronne, I wasn't replying to you either. I was responding to the rude individual who crashed this thread and set up his straw-man.