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Word on the street has it that Blu-ray drives might be making their way to the Apple MacBook Pro family, with Cupertino currently actively talking to Sony about including these drives for future models. Well, if that happens, just make sure you work nearby a power outlet at all times since Blu-ray drives are notorious power guzzlers (judging by first generation models in notebooks), so you might not even get through to halfway your movie before it runs out of juice.

(Via Ubergizmo.)

Designer Nuno Teixeira has come up with the iView concept that features a wrap-around display complete with a secondary LCD built right into the back - making it suitable for students as well as those involved in the graphic design field. Why not go for broke in the concept by throwing in a couple more webcams? I’m willing to wager my family jewels that this concept won’t be materialized anytime soon, as the final retail price would be way too exorbitant for anyone.

(Via Ubergizmo.)

Check out this digital photo frame, with a built in TV.

This Digital PictureFrame is the ultimate executive toy! Combining the functionality of a Digital  Photo Frame with a Digital TV and MP3 player, you can use the high quality 7 inch LCD screen to view snapshots from your digital camera, watch Digital TV in perfect clarity and play MP3s through the frame’s integrated stereo speakers.

The 7” Digital TV Picture Frame is elegant and contemporary styled, full featured and compact. It’s the perfect answer to your needs in the age of digital convergence in home entertainment.

The LCD screen has a Widescreen 16 : 9 aspect ratio, allowing full playback of the widescreen picture broadcast by the digital network.

This digital photo frame is available to buy online for £118.99 (about $240) from Red Save.

(Via Geeky-Gadgets.)