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    I need an external cd-dvd player/burner that will not overheat, ever!!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dunkinidaho, Oct 20, 2012.

  1. dunkinidaho

    dunkinidaho Newbie

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    My inspiron 1525's rom overheats and slows waaaayyyyyy down when I try to rip CD's. It's OK on the first 3 or so and then slows to crawl. I have 300 cd's to rip and don't have 20 years to do it. Where can I pick up an external cd-dvd burner player that will not overheat. Cost is "no object".


    brian in mich
     
    dunkinidaho, Oct 20, 2012
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  2. miro_gt

    miro_gt Notebook Deity

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    I have a Sony that sits upright and it does pretty good. Also has mirror looking front door so you can fix your eyelashes while burning disks, lol.
     
    miro_gt, Oct 20, 2012
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    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    Get a decent 5.25" dvd burner and an enclosure for it. You can buy it from newegg.
     
    Qing Dao, Oct 21, 2012
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    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    In that case you need to spend a lot more money and get a disc duplicator or publishing system. You're asking way too much of that single disc tray.
     
    Krane, Oct 21, 2012
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  5. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    Yep, I got an external LG 18X DVD/48X CD that will go through media like no other laptop based drive. $50 at Amazon if still in stock. Laptop drives so not worth it.

    Burning 300 CD? No problem if you have a a few days to kill. Assuming these are legal burns? I think KRANE has the best idea; having them dulicated is the way to go..if cost no object.
     
    hydra, Oct 22, 2012
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