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    Panasonic UJ-851 DVDRW

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by max_raid, Jan 22, 2007.

  1. max_raid

    max_raid Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    Does anyone know offhand if the Asus A8Js supports the Panasonic UJ-851 dvdrw drive?

    I'm not sure what specs the Asus A8Js dvdrw drive is, but this drive says it will replace any standard 12.7mm slim laptop drive.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    max_raid, Jan 22, 2007
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  2. PROPortable

    PROPortable Company Representative

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    Two things:

    1. There are two types of notebook drives... 12.7mm and 9.5mm.... The a8 uses the larger 12.7, and that's a standard, any 12.7mm drive will physically work.

    2. All manufacturers have different faceplate connections.... so if you want the faceplate from your A8 to work, you'll want to get one of the same brand.

    Any particular reason you want to swap what you have out with that model?
     
    PROPortable, Jan 22, 2007
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  3. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    its lightscribe

    thats exactly the one you want your computer came with a panasonic 850, the same model without lightscribe.


    Unless youre in europe and it came with an LG
     
    stamar, Jan 22, 2007
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  4. BENDER

    BENDER EX-NBR member :'(

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    Everytime i hear panasonic/matshita, i get goose bumps :p
    I'd choose "region free" over lightscribe anyday
     
    BENDER, Jan 22, 2007
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