Dell Rolls Out Sub-$900 Laptop with Blu-ray Drive

With the high-definition format wars over, Dell is offering a laptop with Blu-ray for under $900. Aimed at movie buffs, the Inspiron 1525 with optional Blu-ray drive starts at $879.Dell’s reasoning: As retailers and video-rental companies expand their high-definition offerings, Blu-ray is the new “must-have” technology to help consumers get the most out of the viewing experience.

“Like everyone else, Dell was inhibited by the dual-standard situation. Dell wanted to make sure it didn’t overcommit before the technology decision was made between Blu-ray and HD DVD,” said Roger Kay, principal analyst at Endpoint Technologies Associates. “Now that it is clear what the standard is, Dell is building to that. Of course, Dell has always been a major supporter of Blu-ray.”

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