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    USB Powered External multiBurner

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kklein, Aug 29, 2008.

  1. kklein

    kklein Newbie

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    Hey all, so I just bought a Lenovo X200, it has no optical drive. I am looking for a USB powered multiburner. I have been looking around and have seen a couple, but was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions about what they have/like, or any warnings about some of them.

    Thanks
     
    kklein, Aug 29, 2008
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  2. mikhail_scosyrev

    mikhail_scosyrev Notebook Consultant

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    Daarn... how are you supposed to install the software? Why isn't it equipped with one?

    I dont know any particular ones. Just get one with good return policy and manufacturer's warranty.
     
    mikhail_scosyrev, Aug 31, 2008
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  3. kklein

    kklein Newbie

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    It isn't equipped with one because it's an ultraportable, I don't really need or want a drive in it, I will just get an external one and use that when I need something.

    There actually is an option for getting a base with a drive in it, but it was like 400 bones, so I said forget it, I'll just go buy one for like 100 bucks.
     
    kklein, Aug 31, 2008
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  4. mlkok98

    mlkok98 Notebook Guru

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    I have been eyeing the new one from LG which is totally usb powered for my EEEPC. It's real slim.
     
    mlkok98, Aug 31, 2008
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  5. purplegreendave

    purplegreendave Has a notebook.

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    You could buy an IDE enclosure and get an IDE drive, that gives you more choice...
     
    purplegreendave, Sep 1, 2008
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  6. mlkok98

    mlkok98 Notebook Guru

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    That could be a little problematic. I have not seen an enclosure that can be USB powered.
    Besides, getting an X200 means you want to be portable and should there be a need to lug around a 5.25" enclosure which is heavier than the notebook defeats the purpose of getting an ultraportable in the first place. :p
     
    mlkok98, Sep 1, 2008
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  7. purplegreendave

    purplegreendave Has a notebook.

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    If you're going to lug it I don't see what the point of an ultraportable was - regardless of the Burner you get it's going to be bigger (combined w/ the laptop) than say an M1330 or a Vaio TZ
     
    purplegreendave, Sep 1, 2008
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