Considering the likely cost and perhaps size issues of offering a BluRay drive, it is easy to see how it isn't yet worthwhile for the vast majority of users.
I think Apple is making the right choice in holding out until Sony of whoever can provide them with a drive that also includes BluRay burning capabilities.
The ability to archive to BluRay discs would be useful, and some would probably like to author their own HD content in a form easily sent to clients/friends.
The blank media I've seen at retail was something like $25 a disc, but the prices will come down when volume ramps up.
I remember when blank CDs were $9 each.
Perhaps some remember when Apple introduced a G4 with a DVD burner available. Until the day before, a raw drive was $5000, more than the cost of the whole system.
Apple will provide enhancements when the time is right.
Considering the likely cost
Considering the likely cost and perhaps size issues of offering a BluRay drive, it is easy to see how it isn't yet worthwhile for the vast majority of users.
I think Apple is making the right choice in holding out until Sony of whoever can provide them with a drive that also includes BluRay burning capabilities.
The ability to archive to BluRay discs would be useful, and some would probably like to author their own HD content in a form easily sent to clients/friends.
The blank media I've seen at retail was something like $25 a disc, but the prices will come down when volume ramps up.
I remember when blank CDs were $9 each.
Perhaps some remember when Apple introduced a G4 with a DVD burner available. Until the day before, a raw drive was $5000, more than the cost of the whole system.
Apple will provide enhancements when the time is right.