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PSA: Microsoft not planning Blu-ray drive for 360
Today has seen several reports that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed a Blu-ray drive accessory for the Xbox 360. The purported revelation came from a Gizmodo interview, during which Ballmer said that 360 owners wanting a Blu-ray player could purchase "Blu-ray drives as accessories." Clearing the air, Microsoft's Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) has gone on the record saying that the company has "no plans" for a 360 Blu-ray drive, adding that Ballmer was actually referring to Blu-ray drives for PCs. Hryb reiterates -- as did Ballmer -- that the main push for the Xbox 360 will be streaming media, noting specifically that the upcoming Dashboard update will bring instant 1080p streaming, a feature of the Zune Video Marketplace. Now, say it with us (one more time): Blu-ray isn't coming to the Xbox 360.
Steve Jobs matters
That's right folks, everyone's favorite iCeo, Steven P. Jobs matters! At least according to Business 2.0. They just released their list of '50 People Who Matter' and Steveo clocks in at number 5. Ahead of him we find people like Rupert Murdoch, Sergey and Larry from Google, Paul Jacobs and at the top of the list, you (the consumer).Business 2.0 also has a list of '10 People Who Don't Matter' which includes Microsoft's Steve Ballmer.[via Macsimum News]
