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    Recommendations for USB external DVD Drive?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Thecla, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. Thecla

    Thecla Notebook Deity

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    I'm looking for an external USB DVD drive for an ultraportable laptop, preferably slim with one USB cord for power plus data. Does anyone have specific models they'd recommend?
     
    Thecla, Apr 19, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I just bought a Plextor PX-610U for my dad's EEE PC. It uses one USB port for power AND data, and has worked with every machine I've tried save for a Dell D600 (which says the drive is drawing too much power, but if it works with the other machines). I meant to write a small mini-review but I just didn't get around to it...
     
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    Lacie also has a model that will do this, as does Samsung. The Samsung is easier on the wallet, that is the one I would go for.
     
    goofball, Apr 19, 2009
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    JimmyJ Notebook Consultant

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    Which would be the lightest external USB drive?

    I tried surfing to find out, but thanks to my network admin most sites are blocked. I am thinking about buying a Acer 3810 or 4810 and the information would help to make the right chioce.
     
    JimmyJ, Sep 24, 2009
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