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    Can the UL30A-X5 power USB powered DVD writer?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by madkiwi, Dec 31, 2009.

  1. madkiwi

    madkiwi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I read some user reviews warning that CULV laptops may not have the horsepower to run a DVD off the USB.

    I was interested in the Samsung SE-S084C/RSBN to go with the UL30A-X5 I was going to buy today.

    Will it be able to burn DVDs?
     
    madkiwi, Dec 31, 2009
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    mylowrider Notebook Consultant

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    Don't most external drives have their own power brick and etc?
     
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    Purehazard Notebook Evangelist

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    Purehazard, Dec 31, 2009
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