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Shino
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 Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:42 pm Post subject: Alienware to use Blu-ray |
Another maker jumps on the BD Wagon.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6152173.html
| Gamespot wrote: | Alienware assimilates Blu-ray drives
High-end gaming PC company begins putting new optical technology into its premium rigs.
By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpot
Posted Jun 1, 2006 11:59 am PT
While console gamers won't have the option of stepping up to the world of Blu-ray gaming until the PS3 launches in November, PC players on the bleeding edge of technology can already equip their desktops with Blu-ray optical drives. Boutique gaming PC manufacturer Alienware is now taking orders for Blu-ray-equipped versions of two of its high-end desktops, the Aurora 7500 and the Aurora ALX.
Replacing the default DVD drive on either of those models with a 2x Blu-ray reader/writer drive adds $999 to the final price tag, with the least expensive possible full setup (including monitor) going for $3,099. The company is also offering a handful of blank Blu-ray discs, but don't expect them to sold in spindles anytime soon. Individual discs run from $20 for a 25GB disc that can be written once to $50 for a 50GB rewritable disc. |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject: |
The drive adds $999 to the price tag!? Discs that cost $20-50?! My god! Does noone have sense anymore? |
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Ultrawolf
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| Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 6:04 pm Post subject: |
| Gryph wrote: | | The drive adds $999 to the price tag!? Discs that cost $20-50?! My god! Does noone have sense anymore? |
I smell Betamax.
Even if Blu-Ray -is- a superior format, I'm not sure the hefty costs will prove for a healthy transition. At least not very quickly. |
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Shino
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:32 am Post subject: |
| Ultrawolf wrote: | | Gryph wrote: | | The drive adds $999 to the price tag!? Discs that cost $20-50?! My god! Does noone have sense anymore? |
I smell Betamax.
Even if Blu-Ray -is- a superior format, I'm not sure the hefty costs will prove for a healthy transition. At least not very quickly. |
It will take time, but the fact is that there is more support for Blu-ray as far as movie production studios over HD-DVD. There is only 1 of the ... what it is, 8 ... big name studios that is working exclusivly with HD-DVD.
The situation wasn't MUCH different when DVDs first came out. Yes the prices were a little cheaper, but everything was still very expensive. This always happens with new technology.
The prices will drop and it will be phased in by the end of 2007. That's my thought anyway.
When you consider that the PS3 has a blu-ray built in, there are people out there that will buy it just for that.
It's one of those things... we will just have to see how things play out. |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:55 am Post subject: |
Well, Alienware already markets to the PC gamer with too much disposable income, so adding a Blu-Ray drive seems like a perfect fit. People are paying them $4,000 for a computer that they could build themselves for 25% less, so adding another "high end" component to the mix definitely makes sense. Hell, if I were one of Alienware's marketing guys, I'd start adding all kinds of expensive accessories to the builds, gold plating, spinning rims, all that.. |
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Zivis Shivtail
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:05 am Post subject: |
| GD wrote: | | Well, Alienware already markets to the PC gamer with too much disposable income, so adding a Blu-Ray drive seems like a perfect fit. People are paying them $4,000 for a computer that they could build themselves for 25% less, so adding another "high end" component to the mix definitely makes sense. Hell, if I were one of Alienware's marketing guys, I'd start adding all kinds of expensive accessories to the builds, gold plating, spinning rims, all that.. |
This is very true. I mean I don't know anyone that owns an Alienware box, but they must be doing something right if they are still around.
There are PC gamers out there that will pay top dollar for something that is easy on the eyes and powerful as hell.
Blu-ray seems to fit. |
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