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    Lightest external DVD (+-RW) drive?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Vogelbung, Oct 29, 2010.

  1. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    Question as title. The Samsungs I have at the moment come in at 350g - that's over some batteries. I'm wondering if there are any units which can e.g. halve this.
     
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    1ceBlu3 Notebook Deity

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    I know the Verbatim store n go is pretty light..or the Maxtor OneTouch III
     
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    A 9.5mm pata ODD like a UJ-852s or sata optical drive weights 180grams. The ebay sata or pata enclosures to put them in surely cannot weigh more than 100grams. Total would be 280grams. Add a USB cable and you're getting over 300grams.
     
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