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    Slim External DVD Burner[single powered USB]

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bombatwist, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. bombatwist

    bombatwist Notebook Guru

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    do these exist?

    i see alot of Slim External DVD burners out there that are USB powered but require it to be plugged into 2 USB ports. Is there one that is only required to be powered by 1 USB port? If there are, any recommendations? thanks!!

    I am also open to any suggestions related to buying internal slim burners + slim external enclosures.
     
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    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    jeremysdad Notebook Evangelist

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    I had an LG external burner w/ LightScribe that would run off of one USB port. It said it needed 2, but it worked fine for me off of one. Been over a year, so I don't remember the model number, sorry.

    Edit: It was this one: http://www.amazon.com/LG-GSA-E50L-Powered-External-LightScribe/dp/B001M58GYY Has come down 20 bucks since then. Excellent drive. Never had a failed burn or unreadable error, even with some old beat up cd's.
     
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Can do a DIY optical drive enclosure using either a sata or pata slim DVD:

    * 9.5mm pata unit + enclosure (link confirms single USB is enough to power it)
    * 9.5mm sata unit + enclosure
     
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    sooby77 Notebook Consultant

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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    I also remember a member posting a link to a Plextor solution, although it seemed more expensive than others available - but it was a single USB connection required (I'm believe).
     
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