New laptop, Dell XPS 15z?

[chef]

I think the main reason you don't see Blu-ray on many laptops is that the benefit is pretty negligible on small screens. It's just not worth the extra cost (and possibly size and weight) for most people. I had one on my Dell XPS M1530 a few years ago but when that gave up I wasn't too bothered about having it on my new laptop.

I agree on laptops the benefit is negligible but with HDMI out and living in hotels weekdays it makes life better

[Spacecadet]

so what are you thinking of getting? the Dell M4600?

its by far the most likely candidate!