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    cd rom drive

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by tigertim71, Oct 21, 2008.

  1. tigertim71

    tigertim71 Newbie

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    I've noticed that most netbooks don't come with cd rom drives.

    Rather than buying one, is it possible to get a usb adaptor that connects between a netbook (without a CD/DVD drive) and a laptop (with a CD/DVD drive)? This is as I would like to install software etc.
     
    tigertim71, Oct 21, 2008
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    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    Yes it's called an enclosure.

    You can get them for under $10 off ebay or any other estore.

    Make sure you get the correct type sata or ide ;)
     
    elijahRW, Oct 21, 2008
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    tigertim71 Newbie

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    Just wondering how would this work exactly. Let's say I wanted to install Word, Excel etc. from a Microsoft disk.

    If I put the disk into my main laptop, surely it would run on it first through autorun on the main laptop, rather than recognising the secondary netbook?
     
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  4. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    You could always copy the content of the CD to the HD on the computer that has a CD-reader. And share the map/content onto the network so you could access it easily with the other computer through the network.
     
    Michel.K, Oct 21, 2008
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