i need a dvd writer/ burner so i can burn movies and stuff like that on to my laptop, i have a dell inspiron 7500 and i need to know do i need one for my make of laptop or will any do?
no dumb answer like set it alight please as i do really need help with this one and doing a search was no good.
p.s i just need to know what kind i need not where to buy it.
2006-11-04 13:17:36 · 9 answers · asked by aholmes12003 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
i have window 2000 pro on my laptop and it be great to get a usb port one.
2006-11-04 13:22:58 · update #1
oh and i'm in the uk.
2006-11-04 13:24:19 · update #2
if looking for internal: you could always try the easy answer and visit the Dell website I dont think they do order options for that anymore, other wise you could look at other specs for the same laptop type but higher spec.. could using there support section.
if looking for external types: you will most probarbly have to match USB types... couldnt see on spec list if this had usb or not... but i think most if not all devices like DVD burners look for minimum firewire or usb2 due to the amount of information that have to communicate.
If you have got the right type of port then have look at the Dell website as it should give you an idea of what specs work with a dell computer as they would have been test at somepoint.
good luck
2006-11-04 14:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by jimbob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wal-Mart has a good deal on the HP External USB DVD Writer, w/light scribe technology for $110.00
2006-11-04 13:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by Michael S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always get an external dvd writer - that way it will work with your machine and you will have a better range to choose from. Either a USB one or firewire if you have the ports.
2006-11-04 13:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by minotaur 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just buy an external DVD writer they're more expensive than internal, but I'm not positive if you can replace dvd internal cd drives. so stick with the external.
2006-11-04 13:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by colton_alexander2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are wanting an external drive, then any brand will work as long as its pc compatible.
2006-11-04 13:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sure http://www.dabs.com will sell something appropriate. Sorry that I don't know an exact make and model for you but I am sure they will have something. I hope you get a good deal!
2006-11-04 13:29:00 · answer #6 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A0719983
usb external dvd writer
2006-11-04 13:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by netjim66 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
newegg ... see if they still have the NEC model for laptops ... its really the best one ive had out of 3 for a laptop ...
ya they got it ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152073
2006-11-04 13:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yawn.....BUY ONE.....
2006-11-04 13:32:40 · answer #9 · answered by Fudgie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋