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Slim External Dvd Drive, what to get?

Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AzNGR81, Mar 9, 2009.

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I just purchased a Samsung NC10 notebook.

I am looking for a slim external cd/dvd drive, currently deciding between 2 drives.

Samsung SE-S084B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151178
Sony DRXS70U/R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827131057

now on the samsung, it is USB powered, is there going to be negative impact on the battery? i am planning on just watching dvds and burning cds

since i am worried about battery draining, i am leaning towards to Sony drive with the ac adapter

any feedback would be great

thanks

AzNGR81, Mar 9, 2009

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daniellevesquedt Notebook Consultant

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The Samsung one is far cooler. I would seriously NOT want to be lugging around a laptop, a seperate DVD drive AND a power supply for said dvd drive, and possibly the laptop as well. I'd rather be able to do everything with as few cables as I can. That's just me though.

daniellevesquedt, Mar 9, 2009

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yeah no ac adapter is a big plus

...anybody else with any feedback?

AzNGR81, Mar 9, 2009

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