Top 5 Blu-ray laptops

In addition to Blu-ray drives, the following 5 laptop models are also appreciated for the variety of multimedia entertainment features and impressive looks.

After Blu-ray won the format war with HD DVD, more and more laptops integrated with this new generation optical drive were released to the market, with prices getting more and more comfortable. If, before, consumers had only one choice: Sony Vaio AR for nearly 4,500 USD, now there are many new models on the market with much cheaper prices.

In addition to Sony, which developed Blu-ray Disc format, Dell and HP also have laptops with Blu-ray drives that are highly rated. While the attractive Dell Inspiron 1520 is priced, the HP Pavilion dv6700 captures the hearts of consumers by owning an HDMI port, allowing you to connect your computer to a large external monitor to watch high-definition movies. . Here is a list of 5 laptops that integrate Blu-ray drives that are considered outstanding today.

1. Dell Inspiron 1520

Dell Inspiron 1520 has 8 different color covers. Photo: CNet

The Inspiron 1520 is one of the first laptops to be developed by Dell in design, with 8 different colorful covers. Targeted at the general consumer of entertainment, this 15.4-inch laptop is equipped with a lot of multimedia features and is sold at a very attractive price, although the body is a bit thick and heavy compared to other competitors. Player of the same range. The strength of the Dell Inspiron 1520 is a variety of configurations, allowing users to choose a Blu-ray burner or drive, depending on their financial capabilities.

Reference configuration : Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0 GHz chip, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS graphics card, Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

Reference price : USD 1,371 (Blu-ray reader), USD 1,637 (Blu-ray burner).

2. Dell XPS M1730

Dell XPS M1730 is a laptop for heavy gamers. Photo: Computershopper .

Dell XPS M1730 is a desktop replacement laptop aimed at customers who are heavy gamers. The device is equipped with two graphics cards simultaneously, a GamePanel LCD screen for displaying game-related data, an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor and a backlit keyboard, providing great gaming experiences. for gamers. In addition, the Dell XPS M1730 also includes a Blu-ray drive and a 17.1-inch high-resolution LCD screen (1,920 x 1,200 pixels). Unfortunately, this laptop doesn't have an HDMI port, VGA port, subwoofer and TV channel detector.

Reference configuration : Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.4 GHz chip, 4 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, two Nvidia GeForce 8700M GT graphics cards, Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

Reference price : USD 2,706 (Blu-ray reader), USD 3,347 (Blu-ray burner).

3. HP Pavilion dv6700

The HP Pavilion dv6700 supports HDMI connectivity. Photo: CNet

The Pavilion dv6700 is HP's mid-range laptop, aimed at consumers who are entertainment enthusiasts. It is fully equipped with a popular multimedia application, notably the HDMI connector, Altec Lansing high-end speaker system, mini remote control and QuickPlay software. The case is designed in a unique HP Imprint embossing style, giving the machine a unique charm. However, the HP optical drive built into the Pavilion dv6700 can only read Blu-ray discs and burn DVDs / CDs, not Blu-ray discs.

Reference configuration : Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.4 GHz chip, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS graphics card, Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

Reference price : 1,717 USD.

4. Sony Vaio VGN-AR59GU

Sony Vaio AR is the first laptop to integrate Blu-ray disc burner. Photo: Sony

Vaio VGN-AR59GU is the most advanced model in Sony's desktop replacement laptop, and is also the first laptop in the world to be integrated with Blu-ray burner. Besides, Sony Vaio VGN-AR59GU is also equipped with powerful 2.1 sound system, super bright 17.1-inch screen, TV channel detector and remote control to manage multimedia features. In addition, this is also one of the few laptops with integrated high-resolution full HD screen.

Reference configuration : Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4 GHz chip, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics card, Windows Vista Home Ultimate operating system.

Reference price : USD 4,453.

5. Sony Vaio VGN-FZ28G

Sony Vaio FZ is a 15.4-inch entertainment laptop. Photo: CNet

If you can't afford to buy the high-end Vaio AR line, consumers can find another Sony model that has a Blu-ray burner, Vaio FZ. Although it is nearly $ 1,500 cheaper, this 15.4-inch entertainment laptop is still integrated with the latest Nvidia graphics card, providing the ability to play games and play high-resolution content very well. In addition, the Vaio FZ series also has many cheaper models, but only integrated DVD burner.

Reference configuration : Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4 GHz chip, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce 8600M GS graphics card, Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

Reference price : 2,989 USD.