Dell Inspiron 1525 w/ Blu-ray for $879
The Dell Inspiron 1525 is now available with a Blu-ray disc player for just $879, making it the cheapest notebook to include the high definition format. The Blu-ray disc player is a $280 option on Dell’s 15.4-inch mainstream computer, while a Blu-ray burner is $480.
The Dell Inspiron comes with an HDMI port, which makes it possible to watch Blu-ray movies on your HDTV. The Blu-ray options are available on any Inspiron 1525 configured with a 1.83GHz or faster processor.
With coupons and other Dell promotions you should be able to snag a Blu-ray equipped Inspiron 1525 for as low as $750.
Blu-ray at this price is tempting, but I still recommend holding off on ordering a notebook with Blu-ray. High definition movie playback is only half of the Blu-ray story. A much more important part of Blu-ray for notebook users is the ability to burn up to 50GB of data on a single disc. In order to do this you’ll need to order the Blu-ray burner, which is $480 or just about the cost of an entry-level Inspiron 1525.
If you really want all the benefits of Blu-ray, fork over the extra $200 or wait for prices to fall.
The Blu-ray disc options are available now for U.S., Canadian and European customers on Dell’s website. Visit: Dell Inspiron 1525 product page