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    Which USB CD / DVD Drive for Eee PC 701 4G Linux?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by dpmb, Nov 30, 2008.

  1. dpmb

    dpmb Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've used my Eee PC for almost a year now. It is my one, and only, PC. That said, I am in need of an USB CD / DVD drive.

    I am unable to locate any of the Asus recommended CD / DVD devices. Any recommendations? I want the one I purchase to plug in and run, without tinkering. Anybody using the same nextbook have a suggestion?

    I really do not want to spend more than $50.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. RangerXML

    RangerXML Army of None [TRH]

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    I spend $30 on a XBox 360 HD-DVD drive and used it with my EeePC successfully (boot and install OS). Only problem is I can only get the drive to work with the provided USB cables not one of the dozens of similar cables I have.

    PS You need special software to watch HD-DVD movies that's not provided, but it works fine as a regular USB DVD drive.
     
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