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    Before purchasing the M11X question

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Steven, Jan 29, 2011.

  1. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    The Alienware M11X does not come with a cd drive so I was wondering if my desktop cd drive could function as my laptop's cd drive? If so, what cord or program would I need to install? Please guide me through it as I'm a total noob. I am a bit tight on cash and rather not buy an external cd drive.

    Thanks in advance :D
     
    Steven, Jan 29, 2011
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  2. DigitalNinja

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    What do you use a CD drive for now a days?
    Best to buy an extrenal DVD drive, you can get a samsung or asus one for about 30 bucks if you really need one.
     
    DigitalNinja, Jan 29, 2011
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  3. Huuy

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    I think it can only work via USB or Firewire
     
    Huuy, Jan 29, 2011
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  4. c4sc4

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    Well it is possible to share your desktop's cd drive over a local network with your m11x, although when I tried it with an Windows XP desktop I had some trouble. I believe that is is easy to do between to windows 7 machine though.
     
    c4sc4, Jan 29, 2011
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  5. Steven

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    The main reason I need it is because I enjoy purchasing hard copy games since I don't have a credit card to purchase games online. Could I use a USB to transfer the game to my laptop when I install it on my desktop or...?
     
    Steven, Jan 29, 2011
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    Well the issue you may run into then is that a lot of games will require the cd to be able to play so if you did install them then you might not be able to run them.
     
    c4sc4, Jan 29, 2011
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    If you don't have a CC, simply use Paypal to purchase games :) You can link it to your bank account. Virtual gaming discs are the wave of the future. No more scratched/broken/lost discs :)
     
    Voodooi, Jan 29, 2011
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    DigitalNinja, Jan 29, 2011
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  9. thegh0sts

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    or get a USB stick and just dump everything on the disc to the stick.
     
    thegh0sts, Jan 29, 2011
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  10. Steven

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    I also thought that but doesn't the laptop need some sort of image? I'm pretty sure it has to say that something is in "DVD Drive Z" or whatever. Or does the M11X not need a image?
     
    Steven, Jan 29, 2011
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  11. Benchmade 42

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    A simple google search of no cd patch should fix that ( assuming you have a legit copy) and just download a digital copy of the product you already owned for free
     
    Benchmade 42, Jan 30, 2011
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  12. thegh0sts

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    no, just the files.....unless the disc has some DRM on it.
     
    thegh0sts, Jan 30, 2011
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    Steam has accepted Paypal for a while now. Just an FYI.
     
    roxxor, Jan 30, 2011
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    What he said.
    Just buy the game and use the no CD-patch.
    It's legal so long as you have the actual copy of a game.
    Also, some games can be bought as a hard copy, but don't need the CD.

    For example, Call of Duty Black Ops will not need the CD after you install it. It will just require you to log on to steam.

    EDIT: I'm not completely sure but:
    https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601
    I think all the games listed there can work the same way Call of Duty Black Ops work.
     
    Noah14, Jan 30, 2011
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