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    converting CD drive to read DVDs

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mgomez, Nov 13, 2008.

  1. mgomez

    mgomez Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dear community,
    I have a Dell, Latitude D600 with a CD drive. I want to play DVDs on it; is there a way to convert the drive for the DVD and what type of software would I need to install to allow viewing of the DVD.
    Is it worth it or should I simply purchase a DVD player? Would prefer to use the laptop and not expand.
    Thank you
    mgomez
     
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  2. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    There is no such thing as converting a CD to a DVD. That would be amazing!


    You have to upgrade the CD-player to a DVD-player in the notebook or buy an external DVD-player.
     
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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Why would he want a DVD-burner?
     
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  5. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    cause its cheaper than buying an internal cd burner drive with dvd rom abilities

    K-TRON
     
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    THanks K-tron...just purchased; much appreciated
    mgomez
     
    mgomez, Nov 13, 2008
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