I am looking for an external CD/DVD Re-writer for my laptop.
Any recommendations as to the best suited for my laptop would be gratefully received.
Cheers....
2007-03-23 05:16:17 · 8 answers · asked by stuart d 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Any external CD/DVD RW is suited for your laptop.
2007-03-23 05:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by a kinder, gentler me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many external CD/DVD writers out there and a few internal ones too.
for an estimate i'd say externals are around $100+
internals are probably around $50-70
Externals tend to be bulky for $100; but are very flexiable, they can work on any machine with USB 2.0.
Internals are sure cheaper but also you would need to install these yourself ( replace old CD-ROM drive). These are usually replaceable without hassle if you have windows XP or higher ( no need for drivers ).
A good place to start: newegg.com
- this site sells items at reasonable prices and contains nice reviews from actually people most of their products.
- search: external burner or slim dvd burner ( for internals )
installing internals is ideal to get rid of bulkyness ( BUT MAKE SURE YOU GET THE RIGHT SIZE / FITTING )
2007-03-23 12:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Harold L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, i have a Phillips cd/dvd re-writer, which is a good make, i have never had any problems with it.
Your best bet is to go to somewhere like PC World as they have different copying speeds.
2007-03-23 12:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could wait for the Toshiba Blu Ray/ HD DVD RW drives to come down from their lofty price or you could get a regular DVD RW drive from Sony, Toshiba or Plextor. All three brands have good performance reputations, especially Plextor. Check the links below to find a good deal on them.
2007-03-23 12:25:07 · answer #4 · answered by John W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if money is no object wait just a little while for the HD/Blueray burners to come out and put them in an external enclosure to use
2007-03-23 12:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by phoenix_61_98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
freecom cheap but does the job
2007-03-23 14:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a look at this it's nice for a laptop
http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=327417
2007-03-23 12:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by Bend it like Bender 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use nero and its very good but don't download it cuz u will get viruses
2007-03-23 12:19:51 · answer #8 · answered by rachieru_vlad 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋