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External DVD Re-Writer

delluver
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Does anyone know where I can get an EXTERNAL dvd re-writer cheap? Just for backing up my HD. Thanks.

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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,612 Forumite
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    sure Aldi's had a cheap one this week
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  • crompton
    crompton Posts: 463 Forumite
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    I have a dvd drive but don't want to put it into my pc, can i buy an ixternal case and fit it in via usb, like the external hard drive bays?
    Like what I said? click thanks!:rotfl: :rotfl:

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  • IvanOpinion
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    Whats your deifnition of 'cheap'? You should be able to get an external USB DVD re-writer for £50-60 (or possibly less .. my Lite-on was about £57 from PC WOrld using pick up at store option).

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  • catalina66
    catalina66 Posts: 653 Forumite
    When I asked about this a few months ago, the LG GSA-2164D 16x Dvd±rw Dual Layer External Usb2.0 was recommended. I'd bookmarked the (Ebuyer)link then, for when I had some money spare for it (not yet!), but have just checked and Ebuyer aren't selling it anymore. I haven't bought and used it myself, but if you search on Google there are plenty of sellers, and a lot of good reviews.
  • Paul_VW
    Paul_VW Posts: 131 Forumite
    I got mine from; http://www.bigpockets.co.uk they dont seem to have any at the moment though
  • delluver
    delluver Posts: 568 Forumite
    IvanOpinion wrote:
    Whats your deifnition of 'cheap'? You should be able to get an external USB DVD re-writer for £50-60 (or possibly less .. my Lite-on was about £57 from PC WOrld using pick up at store option).

    Ivan

    My definition of cheap is the cheapest decent spec, but not a pile of crud :). Yeah, I was expecting £50 - £60.
  • espresso
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    The one at Aldi for £60 is a dual layer with Lightscribe technology multi-format.
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  • delluver
    delluver Posts: 568 Forumite
    Browntoa wrote:
    sure Aldi's had a cheap one this week

    I noticed you're from Medway - I've just moved there. Could you tell me where the nearest Aldi is to Rochester? Thanks.
  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,612 Forumite
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    one in Gillingham , just round the corner from Gillingham station, think it's duncan road

    Rochester turn them down as they were too "downmarket" lol
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  • delluver
    delluver Posts: 568 Forumite
    Browntoa wrote:
    one in Gillingham , just round the corner from Gillingham station, think it's duncan road

    Rochester turn them down as they were too "downmarket" lol

    Hehe, thank you all. I will have a look and get back to you guys.
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