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    External DVD Drive powered through USB port

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by homesizzle, Jul 7, 2008.

  1. homesizzle

    homesizzle Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you guys recommend me some external USB DVD Drives that are powered through the USB port?


    Low cost is better. I tried searching on Newegg, but most of the models require external power and they don't list which ones don't.
     
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Yes, the LG GSA-E50L (with Lightscribe) or the slightly cheaper E50N (no Lightscribe) work fine on USB power. It even worked OK with the Zepto Notus which is a very low-powered notebook. I bought one in order to get the burner (a standard unit) as a Lightscribe unit for my notebook.

    Another possibility is the Samsung SE-T084L which is a Lightscribe-enabled slot-loader. However, a feature which isn't given prominence is that it runs at half speed on USB power and full speed only when the supplied (very small) mains PSU is connected.

    John
     
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