CNet AU is reporting that Sony's new BWU-100a Blu-ray drives currently CANNOT PLAY commercial Blu-ray movies because EXTRA PLAYBACK software/ input devices/ connectors/ gizmos to decode the High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) are not yet available. Score negative 37 points for DRM!

According to Sony's product manager, this Blu-ray drive will only play user-recorded high-definition content, and is still capable of burning Blu-ray discs.

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As cool as burning Blu-ray disks would be, this product, seemingly, is only directed at Bleeding-Edge-Bleeding-Edgers. No Blu-ray Commercial playback? Come on guys.

These units are slated to ship this month and will retail for $750.