Sony Vaio with Blue Ray Drive

Tonio · 09-10-2007 08:58PM #1

Hi All,

I am considering buying a Sony Vaio laptop (link - https://www.sonystyle.ie/SonyStyle/b2c/productdetail/(xcm=PCM_b2ccrmstandard&layout=15_108_60_111_109_113&uiarea=2&Z_CONTEXT_RECOMM_TYPE=recomendations&ctype=areaDetails&carea=%24ROOT)/.do?productguid=446B3BD11B740062020000002BC29B86467AB7877855007A020000002BC29B72&productarea=446B3BD11B740062020000002BC29B86&scenario=recommendations&detailScenario=recommendations&forward=showcua)

I have 2 questions on the Blue Ray drive. Does it play DVDs and CDs? Also, does this drive write DVDs and CDs?

Thanks,

majiktripp · 10-10-2007 09:58AM

I'd imagine its backwards compatible with regular DVD's and CD's, the link you provide goes to the Generic Sony Website and not a particular laptop but I'd say its safe enough to assume it will burn dvd's ok.

Linoge · 10-10-2007 01:27PM

Yes, it will play and write DVDs and CDs. As Majik was saying, we can't see your exact laptop, but I imagine its about EUR1,500 - 2,000? If you want to watch HD movies on the move I say go for it but other than that I'd recommend a PS3 (down to EUR400 now) and a Sony laptop without Blue Ray. You're paying through your teeth for a player than is essentially wasted in your laptop.

AlmightyCushion · 10-10-2007 05:14PM

Yeah get a PS3 if you want to watch bluray films. If you ask me, I'd say don't bother with sony laptops. Sure they look pretty but they are really expensive and are crap value for money.

Tonio · 10-10-2007 10:23PM

Yeah, the laptop in question is €2000. I guess a laptop without the blue ray drive is probably better value. Maybe I will look at the Dell website and compare the specs to those of the Vaio minus the blue ray. Thanks for the feedback.

AlmightyCushion · 11-10-2007 08:28AM

Spend the €400 on the PS3, spend about a grand on a dell vostro (post up what you'll be using it for and I'll spec one up for you if you like) and spend the other €600 on a nice flat screen tv or surround sound for the PS3. That's the way I would do it.

Linoge · 11-10-2007 09:23AM

AlmightyCushion wrote:

Spend the €400 on the PS3, spend about a grand on a dell vostro (post up what you'll be using it for and I'll spec one up for you if you like) and spend the other €600 on a nice flat screen tv or surround sound for the PS3. That's the way I would do it.

Almighty, I think you might be my brother!

AlmightyCushion · 11-10-2007 09:29AM

Linoge wrote:

Almighty, I think you might be my brother!

Well I don't actually have a PS3, surround sound or flat screen tv because I'm a bum student.

And if I had €2000 I would probably spend it on a sweet desktop.

But if I was gonna buy a PS3 I would want a sweet tv to play it on.

Sony Vaio with Blue Ray Drive

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