Dell offers Blu-ray notebooks for under $1,000

If you've been aching for a new notebook with a Blu-Ray drive now that the high-definition DVD format war is over, Dell is offering a Dell Inspiron 1525 with optional Blu-ray disc playback starting at $879.

The notebook also features a 15.4-inch widescreen display with 720p resolution, and an HDMI port for connecting to high-def displays or HDTVs. The disc drive is backwards compatible, playing traditional DVDs and CDs in addition to Blu-Ray discs. The notebook also includes Dell's MediaDirect feature, which lets users access media files without booting up the system. Color choices on the notebook include designs Chill, Blossom, Commotion, Sunshine Yellow, Midnight Blue and Ruby Red.