Second generation Blu-ray ships for Mac

Just a quick note about MCE Technologies: I recently ordered one of their products (an OptiBay). They managed to screw up pretty much everything:

- Shipping to the wrong address (billing address instead of shipping address)
- I paid premium/express shipping, yet, they only sent it with economy (I noticed on FedEx tracking #). I requested to get my money back (8$) twice, but they don't reply on the e-mails.
- Seems like they shipped wrong version of the OptiBay. At least no screws or anything, fits like they're supposed to. Plus, the documentation is totally useless, out-dated and poorly written.

Too bad. OptiBay seemed like a great idea, but the company behind it, just sucks. MCE Technologies - if you read this, feel free to contact me. I guess you can find my e-mail in your inbox somewhere. I'll _never_ buy anything from MCE Technologies again.

Apple (or at least Jobs) seems pretty intent on keeping BR out of OSX as long as possible. I think they look at it as a niche technology and not one with widespread adoption yet; they'd rather see it die in favor of web-delivered HD content. Has anyone seen any stats on the saturation of BR players (incl. PS3s) in the U.S.? A lot of users are clamoring for BR support (especially in Final Cut Studio, which again does NOT do BR now) but really how many of their clients/parents/friends have a BR player in order to play back the discs?

The really sad thing is that we've had these huge, shiny HDTVs for years now but no cheap, universal HD formats to play content (other than cable/sat).

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im pretty sure they said the same thing about cd's when tape decks where all everyone had... and as far as unlimited internet connections... i dont forsee that anywhere in the near future... isp's in the US generally suck a$$... just my two cents... not trying to flame

I don't believe in any future for Blu-ray. And I think Apple doesn't either.

In a nearby future where we can have broadband connections up to some kazillion Mb's, what's the use of working with 'old' media storage? A round disc? Get real.

This is the last thing that 'the industry' can use to fool the consumers. After listening Jesus Christ Superstar on the tape/vinyl, the VHS, the CD/DVD and then now Blu-ray?

Please, don't believe the hype.

New MacBooks are coming up!

MB403
2.4 ghz Intel Core2Duo
2 Gb ram
160 Gb harde schijf
Intel GMA X3100 met 144 Mb

MB404
2.4 ghz Intel Core2Duo
2 Gb ram
250 Gb harde schijf
Intel GMA X3100 met 144 Mb

I will not buy another system until they ship with blu-ray. I was set on the 17" MacBook Pro, but c'est la vie. Hopefully soon.

Really wish they would support this by now, maybe we will all see something in june on blu-ray?? Although at the minute i dont need it, i will in the future plus I want the option to burn HD home movies! just my 2 cents, or should I said 2p?

Is it possible to Rip a Blu-ray disk using this drive? And which software should i use...?

thanks.

I always use blu ray for music. http://jcoop05.wordpress.com

How long can Apple ignore this? Sure, there are sucky licensing issues (which Apple should have complained about when the spec was being designed since they are on the Blu-ray board) but other companies seem to be managing. Apple is 100% alone in their stance.