Dell is the first manufacturer out of the gate to introduce a Blu-ray capable laptop for under $1,000 . The Inspiron 1525 laptops, one of Dell’s lower end models, will have the ability to add a Blu-ray drive starting today. Certain criteria must first be met however, the laptop must have a higher end processor to take advantage of the Blu-ray drive, no Celeron processors need apply. The base …

With the high-definition format wars over, Dell is offering a laptop with Blu-ray for under $900. Aimed at movie buffs, the Inspiron 1525 with optional Blu-ray drive starts at $879. Dell’s reasoning: As retailers and video-rental companies expand their high-definition offerings, Blu-ray is the new “must-have” technology to help consumers get the most out of the viewing experience. “Like …