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    Portable/slim USB DVD Drive recommendation

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by phuile, Jul 1, 2009.

  1. phuile

    phuile Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking to buy an Acer Aspire One 10.1" netbook and would like to get a good protable/slim USB DVD drive to use with it. Can anyone recommend a good one, and preferably one that doesn't cost more than the netbook itself?

    Also, I'd like to know if there is one that also have blue ray.

    Thanks!
     
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    have the lg slim white usb powered one, it gets recognized easily but had to return it 3 times it just broke down wouldnt burn start up or open.
    In the store they said that was abnormal to happen but Id say steer away from the lg one.
     
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    LiteOn eSau108 or 208. Works with only 1 USB port.
     
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    Thanks for all the suggestions ...

    In the retail shops in my area (in Canada), it seems that everyone is looking at a Lacie slim DVD burner. Any experience with it?

    I have also seen a Sony one. But have no idea whether it is good or not. I have an experience with a Sony external drive once, it stop working after one time, and Sony refused to either fixed it or let me return it. I've never used another Sony drive. But I might be biased.

    Thanks for any comments.
     
    phuile, Jul 2, 2009
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