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    External Notebook DVD Drive Enclosure

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by _Webster_, Mar 30, 2008.

  1. _Webster_

    _Webster_ Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking for an external enclosure for my notebook dvd burner via USB 2.0 something like this one Link.

    Any other suggestions?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I have purchased and used this one myself. It's a few buck cheaper anyway.

    Link
     
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    _Webster_ Notebook Consultant

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    Nice...this is exactly what I'm looking for, cheaper and it appears to be USB powered.

    Did you order through Centrix, and if so how was your experience.
    Thanks!
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes I did. It was fine. Nothing sticks out in my memory. If you are looking for a burner, how about an external desktop drive which will offer better speed and quality.
     
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    _Webster_ Notebook Consultant

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    My W3J has a modular bay, and I'm planning on putting a 2nd hard drive in their in place of my burner, so I need something to enclose it in to use externally. Anyways I think I'll order that enclosure you mentioned...thanks for the advice(rep increase for sure!)
     
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    kobe_24 Notebook Deity

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    I was looking for the same thing, since I do use a second hard drive in the modular bay. But you did bring up a better option, and was wondering if you know of any slim line desktop USB powered DVD drives I could use instead?
     
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    I do not. It's either going to be a desktop or laptop drive. Desktop drives offer better speed and quality, but obviously aren't as portable.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 31, 2008
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