Recomend an external dvd drive for a netbook...
11 August 2009, 12:49 PM
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Recomend an external dvd drive for a netbook...
I'm looking for an external dvd drive for a netbook. I had looked to see if I could get an xbox hd dvd drive cheap as these work but no cheap new ones about.
I have an hp external bay with dvd drive but it has one of those double cables on it for usb and seperate power so only works with the hp notebooks with the 'special' usb port with the hole at the side for the power pin.
Anyone recomend a cheap external dvd drive?
I have an hp external bay with dvd drive but it has one of those double cables on it for usb and seperate power so only works with the hp notebooks with the 'special' usb port with the hole at the side for the power pin.
Anyone recomend a cheap external dvd drive?
11 August 2009, 12:58 PM
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How about one of these: Samsung External Slimline DVD-RW : External DVD Rewriter Drives : Maplin ?
How about one of these: Samsung External Slimline DVD-RW : External DVD Rewriter Drives : Maplin ?
11 August 2009, 01:02 PM
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Too expensive Steve, when I say cheap i'm talking really cheap, i.e. sub £30 if possible! The netbook only cost £129 in a sale so wont spend a lot on an external cd drive. Been doing everything via bootable usb stick so far but would like a dvd drive if cheap enough.
11 August 2009, 07:23 PM
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interesting, I bought my daughter a Toshiba netbook the other day -- and was looking for an external usb dvd drive
I think there was one on Dabs or Maplins for about 40/50 quid
but my initial thoughts were to buy just the external USB case (with an internal SATA/IDE connection), that way I could reuse an old DVD drive -- but I have'nt got around to it yet
I think there was one on Dabs or Maplins for about 40/50 quid
but my initial thoughts were to buy just the external USB case (with an internal SATA/IDE connection), that way I could reuse an old DVD drive -- but I have'nt got around to it yet
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11 August 2009, 07:45 PM
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External DVD Drive by Digizo.co.uk
Never used that company before. Does not write DVD's....
There are places that sell the casing to hold normal slimline dvd drives that laptops come with. Case was around £10 when I saw it last, throw in an old dvd rom drive and your away
Never used that company before. Does not write DVD's....
There are places that sell the casing to hold normal slimline dvd drives that laptops come with. Case was around £10 when I saw it last, throw in an old dvd rom drive and your away
11 August 2009, 08:03 PM
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I`m using the LG which is the 2nd one on the link below, ive had mine now for over a year and its been fantastic with not one bad burn or error *touch wood obviously* lol.... They are quite sleek looking as well, LG have a good repuation for external dvd burners at a good price. At £37 you can`t go wrong, ive not used that company before so you would have to do your opwn research on them.
TechCentre External CD/DVD Drives
Their is one one ebay here at just £19.99 at the min with no bids, email the seller and say you will give him £25 for it.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LG-EXTERNAL-DV...d=p3286.c0.m14
TechCentre External CD/DVD Drives
Their is one one ebay here at just £19.99 at the min with no bids, email the seller and say you will give him £25 for it.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LG-EXTERNAL-DV...d=p3286.c0.m14
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11 August 2009, 09:16 PM
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I'm liking that, cheers for the suggestion as didn't know that was possible. Got one on Scan for a tenner
HU-IDE - Scan Easy IDE - USB (2.0/1.1) to IDE Converter - convert ANY IDE device to USB in seconds! - Scan.co.uk
Thanks for all the other replies too, also bid on the ebay link but not really going above that price so wont get it with 6 days left to go.
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12 August 2009, 11:51 AM
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the one on scan only do IDE. you can get some with IDE and SATA. for example...
USB 2.0 to IDE SATA 2.5 3.5 Hard Drive Converter Cable on eBay (end time 27-Aug-09 17:31:55 BST)
USB 2.0 to IDE SATA 2.5 3.5 Hard Drive Converter Cable on eBay (end time 27-Aug-09 17:31:55 BST)
12 August 2009, 01:14 PM
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This is the one I use on my NC10, only needs the one usb cable but they do supply the second power type one as well, just in case
PC World - LG White DVD REWRITER DRIVE - Shop for cheap DVDRWs
PC World - LG White DVD REWRITER DRIVE - Shop for cheap DVDRWs
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