Blue Rays are coming! It is not writer, player. New model in slim design.
You may consider the same model - X2 with slower processor for $750

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036F8OGI/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpbaconop-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00366IS7C&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0HGQTM08GXVSQZ0GG830

It's nice that they include Radeon 5470 onboard graphics, definitely better than the usual integrated Intel video.

As part of the Radeon 5xxx line, it supports Direct X 11, improved compute performance, and eyefinity. This laptop can run 3 screens at the same time.

While the Radeon 5470 is certainly not a gaming card, it can run some games decently although modern games will only work with low graphics settings. Games like Left 4 Dead or Team Fortress 2 would probably run decently, although with somewhat lowered graphics settings.

Also, this card is perfectly capable of running HD video, both from the Blu-ray drive and online flash HD video.

Do note though, that this screen only has a 1366x768 resolution, the same as you'll find in some <11" netbooks.

Make up your mind Ben. Is it Core i3 or i5. Website says Core i5.