The monster gaming machine from Dell, the XPS M1710 laptop, now has the power of Blu-Ray Disc technology. Customers can opt-in for additional Blu-Ray disc and burn up to 50GB of data or up to 50GB of cinema-quality video on a single BD media. Backward compatiblity for CD and DVD media are provided as well. According to the press release, the Blu-Ray-equipped XPS M1710 laptop can be purchased starting from this holiday season for $3,699 (base configuration).

“Blu-ray optical drive technology has gained broad industry support and we believe it will become the optical drive standard of the future,” said Alex Gruzen, senior vice president, Dell Product Group. “We continue to see PCs – both desktops and notebooks – functioning as the entertainment and productivity hub in the home and on the road with their versatility, power, connectivity, and vibrant high-definition displays. We believe high-definition video powered by Blu-ray Disc technology will be a significant part of that entertainment experience,” he added.

Previously, Dell also offered the overclockable version of XPS M1710 laptop.

[ Press ]