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    thinkpad worthy external optical drive?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mmmangoes, Dec 10, 2011.

  1. mmmangoes

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    Any recommendations? I haven't seen any specifically thinkpad branded ones so far (dvd-rw), but I suppose they dont need to be super durable?
     
    mmmangoes, Dec 10, 2011
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  2. MidnightSun

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    They're more or less the same, really. Go with the cheapest you can find. I got an ASUS CD/DVD burner USB 2.0 drive a while back for $20 after rebate at Newegg.

    I don't believe Lenovo makes a Thinkpad-branded external ODD, since they do make a wide array of docking stations that have a CD bay.
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 10, 2011
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  3. AofI

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    I wouldn't go cheapest, you do pay for what you get... but I've had a samsung trayless USB drive for about 3 years now that has done well by me.
     
    AofI, Dec 10, 2011
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  4. csclifford

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    I just use a $20 samsung one I picked up a year ago.

    It still works fine, given I don't use it a ton.
     
    csclifford, Dec 10, 2011
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Ya I use a slim Samsung external optical drive, but I bought it years ago for like 80 bucks. :(

    Still works great after 2+ years
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 10, 2011
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    I use a slim and compact Samsung external USB 2.0 DVD drive (SE-S084D) that I bought earlier this year for about $33. Works just fine.
     
    brian5, Dec 13, 2011
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  7. John Ratsey

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    If you want some extra features, I bought this Liteon burner at a good price a few months ago.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 13, 2011
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    ThinkRob, Dec 14, 2011
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    brian5, Dec 14, 2011
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  10. ThinkRob

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    Well *now* it is. I attribute this to the massive popularity of my post. ;) (Seriously though, it was available when I posted that...)
     
    ThinkRob, Dec 15, 2011
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