is there such a thing as external DVD/CD re writers

loopy_lass

i looked on amazon, and think i have looked at an external DVD/CD drive.. am i right? which ones are any good?

the reason im considering one is im getting a lappie from Uni and it doesnt have re writer to save my stuff.. and as it will go back in a year, i dont really want to pay to have one put in.

SO.... can i get an external one? what do i look for? what are the - and + signs next to the information?

advice anyone?

loops

cheekymole

Yes I've got one that connects via pcmia? card (not sure if that correct but it's something like that)

wonderfullife_2

Hi
External drives, can be plugged in by usb/firewire connections. + and - signs mean it can take either DVD+ or DVD- blank media, so if you have both signs on the dvd writer you can use either one.

Hope this helps


PS If you look on pricerunner, you'll find loads to choose from

GlennTheBaker

I bought a cheap external enclosure from an Ebay trader and put a standard DVD re-writer in it. It connects to my PC via USB and works a treat.

postingalwaysposting

can i hijack the thread and ask if it is possible to buy and intural dvd drive that will play but not record dvds, will it be cheaper to buy and external one?

intel

http://www.misco.co.uk/categories/~378~/Optical%20Drives.htm

At the or near to the top, choose the type of drive and then Internal or External

May give some price comparisons.

postingalwaysposting

intel am i reading this right - http://www.misco.co.uk/productinformation/~75951~/ASUS%2016X%20DVD-ROM%20BLACK.htm - a dvd drive that plays dvds for £13?

intel

postingalwaysposting wrote:

intel am i reading this right - http://www.misco.co.uk/productinformation/~75951~/ASUS%2016X%20DVD-ROM%20BLACK.htm - a dvd drive that plays dvds for £13?

Yes thats correct plus VAT and Postage its an Internal ROM (Read Only Memory)

postingalwaysposting

why are they so cheap? in retail shops they are in excess of £60? are they easy to fit? it doesnt mention memory etc, do you need a certain amount?

intel

postingalwaysposting wrote:

why are they so cheap? in retail shops they are in excess of £60? are they easy to fit? it doesnt mention memory etc, do you need a certain amount?

Turn off PC

To Fit, remove PC case, remove and screws holding existing CD Rom
remove audio cable IDE ribbon cable and power supply lead, slot DVD Rom in
and replace cables (mark cableswith a marker pen if you get a bit confused)
put screws back, and replace cover.

http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/step/21/

postingalwaysposting

i have a cdrw one already though and would want to have both is that impossible? would it be better to get someone to fit it for me?