MacBook Pro - MacBook Pro Blu-Ray ready?

oddtimer · oddtimer #1 (**permalink**)

12-13-2008, 10:56 AM

So I'm about to drop 3grand on a new Macbook Pro. Now my biggest issue comes down to the fact that I won't be able to watch Blu-Ray movies through the output at 1080p. If Apple comes out with a Blu-Ray drive down the road you think it'll be a hot swap or some proprietary sizing for a newer generation of laptops? I don't wanna spend 3 grand then have to pay more money for a drive that is external

Thoughts?

skee · skee #2 (**permalink**)

12-13-2008, 11:25 AM

you could get a popcorn hour and use blue-rays rips.Welcome To Popcorn Hour but this is usually for ppl who want to use their HDTV. Why do you want to watch 1080p on your laptop?

oddtimer · oddtimer #3 (**permalink**)

12-13-2008, 11:41 AM

*out* of my laptop directly to an HDTV.

oddtimer · oddtimer #4 (**permalink**)

12-13-2008, 12:08 PM

I basically want to replace my ps3 with my new Macbook Pro. Being able to install windows I am covered with games...I'll be losing blu-ray though...

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oddtimer #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 27, 2008 Posts: 81 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 17" LED-Backlite display, 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB memory, 512MB VRAM, 320GB HD	12-13-2008, 10:56 AM So I'm about to drop 3grand on a new Macbook Pro. Now my biggest issue comes down to the fact that I won't be able to watch Blu-Ray movies through the output at 1080p. If Apple comes out with a Blu-Ray drive down the road you think it'll be a hot swap or some proprietary sizing for a newer generation of laptops? I don't wanna spend 3 grand then have to pay more money for a drive that is external Thoughts?
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skee #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 22, 2008 Posts: 40	12-13-2008, 11:25 AM you could get a popcorn hour and use blue-rays rips.Welcome To Popcorn Hour but this is usually for ppl who want to use their HDTV. Why do you want to watch 1080p on your laptop?
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oddtimer #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 27, 2008 Posts: 81 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 17" LED-Backlite display, 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB memory, 512MB VRAM, 320GB HD	12-13-2008, 12:08 PM I basically want to replace my ps3 with my new Macbook Pro. Being able to install windows I am covered with games...I'll be losing blu-ray though...
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