Looking for a slim light external CD-DVD drive

I just bought a new Asus 1002HA netbook and would like to get a very slim and light external CD-DVD drive to use with it, something that's relatively cheap. I don't need a burner right now as I rarely burn and I already have a large external burner to use for the rare instances I need to make a disc. I want the drive to be able to run on just USB power. Anyone have suggestions? Anyone have any opinions about this model on eBay:

(I cannot post the URL but it is item number 280289953403. Put the number in eBay's search engine and the listing will come up.)

I already have an external Sony CD-DVD drive but it connects via a PC card slot. My preference is to use this and not buy something new now .... but I don't know if adapters exist to plug this into a USB slot. Do they? I did a search on eBay and couldn't find anything but maybe I'm searching under the wrong terms.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Super-Slim-...4|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1308|301:1|293:1|294:50

cheap, runs off USB power, slim and light, US seller so it's faster.

there are other ones for under $20, but they sell from HK, so shipping might take a while

 

That one seems to be CD. No mention of DVD.

I would recommend getting something that can read DVDs. I think that is what the OP is looking for.

The cheaper drives may be older units which use more power and need two USB ports. It may be worthwhile paying a bit extra and getting up-to-date hardware which as the LG GSA-E50L which as worked off one USB port on every notebook tried including some ultraportables and the Samsung NC10 netbook.

John

 

i have that one:



Plextor PX-608CU/T3

but it's not that cheap. then again it burns (duallayer) dvd's from 2 usb cables.

 

Yes, I wanted DVD capability. I decided to bite the bullet and just bought the GSA-E50L which I eyed yesterday on eBay. It's selling there for $78 shipped and I got $10 off using live.com cashback. Too bad I snoozed. The cashback is just 15% today and just yesterday it was 20%. Still a good buy. At least I bought my Asus 1002HA yesterday when it was 20%.

The Plextor shown by Dave looks like a nice one but it's too pricey for me.

The LG model should do fine. I read all the reviews of it on Newegg and they were almost all very positive.

icecube, love your avatar! But then I'm a big Mets fan.

Thanks everyone for your help.

 

whoops sorry. thats what i get for roaming the NBR forums when i'm suppose to be studying for my final at 2AM.

go mets! 2009 is their season (hopefully... )

 

These are being sold for 29,95 euros in the Netherlands and word is that they're good.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/210072679/Tinpec_5_25_USB_2_0.html