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    Blu-Ray and HD-DVD: Finally available for upgrade

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Gophn, May 5, 2007.

  1. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Hey guys,

    I have been busy recently and have just recently got to test some REALLY expensive slim Blu-Ray and HD-DVD drives for notebooks.

    Finally, standardized hi-def drives for the masses. :)
    (...for those that can afford it)

    As you might have seen, some Clevo resellers (like Hypersonic-PC) are already giving the option to get a Blu-Ray drive for the notebooks (pretty much for all current and new Clevo models across the board).

    :D The Blu-Ray drive comes in two flavors: :D
    (and yes these come in both black or beige)
    Panasonic Blu-ray UJ-215 Slimline Slot Load
    Panasonic Blu-ray UJ-210 Slimline Standard Drive
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    Pricing: about $800-1000
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    As for the slimline HD-DVD ROM, it has been included on many notebooks already, but will soon be installed it in some Clevo models as well. I was holding it, looking at it, and thinking... "I better not drop this" :) The IC looks very standard, so it should fit and work with all the Clevo models as well [as the Blu-ray drives]. I did not get the time to install it in any Clevo notebook, but I will ask someone to do it for me.. then I'll give final confirmation.

    :D Toshiba HD-DVD TS-L802A Slimline Drive :D
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    Pricing: about $500-700

    Game On People,
    -Gophn

    P.S. If the prices go down enough, I might just have to get 1 of each drive for my notebook [which as dual optical drives]... I could have the first HD-DVD and Blu-ray notebook :)
     
    Gophn, May 5, 2007
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  2. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    Dang, those $800 drives sure look juicy to have! :D lol. But, I think its great that this is included, but only for the people with deep pockets, and people with 17'' notebooks w/ WUXGA, to get the full benefit, that is.

    And you're saving for a dual-core Opteron?!?!!?! ;)
     
    Xonar, May 5, 2007
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  3. khanhfat

    khanhfat Notebook Deity

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    give it 1 or 2 years to see some price drop. people still using DVD at large. Nice find.
     
    khanhfat, May 6, 2007
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  4. blueyedsoul

    blueyedsoul Notebook Enthusiast

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    blueyedsoul, May 7, 2007
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