Will the Hp Envy x2 run an external DVD burner without being plugged in? If so, which ones can anybody recommend? Thanks guys.
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Yes, I have the Amazon Basic. It plugs right into the Envy X2 and does not need a separate power cord. I bought it to load into the Envy x2 some of the software I have previously bought for my desktop. Since it does not come with a carrying case, I used an old CD wallet and removed the CD sleeves (could probably pick one up cheap at Goodwill if you don't have one).
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I do not have a wireless DVD but have used a USB DVD with the X2 and it worked fine.
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Hey, I purchased AmazonBasics External DVD drive for use with the Envy x2. The DVD drive does not come with external power (but you can purchase a brick for it if you want). Instead, the DVD drive is powered by a dual-cable USB. I found that while on wall power, the Envy x2 only needed one USB plugged in to power the DVD drive. However, while the Envy x2 was on battery, it needed both dual-USBs plugged in to make the DVD drive function. Since the Envy x2's USB slots are on opposite side of the keyboard, in order to plug in the dual-USB DVD drive cable I also needed a small USB hub. I chose the AmazonBasics 4-port mini hub for this. Hope this helps. Hey, I purchased AmazonBasics External DVD drive for use with the Envy x2. The DVD drive does not come with external power (but you can purchase a brick for it if you want). Instead, the DVD drive is powered by a dual-cable USB. I found that while on wall power, the Envy x2 only needed one USB plugged in to power the DVD drive. However, while the Envy x2 was on battery, it needed both dual-USBs plugged in to make the DVD drive function. Since the Envy x2's USB slots are on opposite side of the keyboard, in order to plug in the dual-USB DVD drive cable I also needed a small USB... » Read More Hey, I purchased AmazonBasics External DVD drive for use with the Envy x2. The DVD drive does not come with external power (but you can purchase a brick for it if you want). Instead, the DVD drive is powered by a dual-cable USB. I found that while on wall power, the Envy x2 only needed one USB plugged in to power the DVD drive. However, while the Envy x2 was on battery, it needed both dual-USBs plugged in to make the DVD drive function. Since the Envy x2's USB slots are on opposite side of the keyboard, in order to plug in the dual-USB DVD drive cable I also needed a small USB hub. I chose the AmazonBasics 4-port mini hub for this. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes it does come with a built in CD and DVD burner. You will also get to download a free CD burner software from the HP Support center in the computer. It works quick and easy, there is no problems all.
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Ivan the Terrible says: I wonder if upgrading RAM to 2GB will increase speed of the operation? How difficult to open up and replace 1GB part with 2GB? It does not have an optic drive. Does any CD/DVD external drive for laptops will work with 1002HA? I would like to install Microsoft Office and also have with me some data while I travel on CD/DVD. What it makes eeebuntu better than XP home? I apologize for some naive questions. Greatly appreciate if somebody replies with comments.
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The leap motion is an optional use device. The HP Envy 15-j185nr will operate as a regular PC just fine without the leap motion being plugged in or turned on.
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Unfortunately I haven't been able to do anything with DVD drive. It won't play dvd's, cd's I too have a HP Envoy touch that did not come with a DVD/CD drive. I haven't been able to figure it out yet.
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No it doesn't. I was very disappointed because from reading the specs before purchase it appears to have one. HP says to purchase an external DVD drive.
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I have only used this burner a few times. I have a laptop that has no DVD burner. So far worked very good.
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I concur with Gel Man's response. The unit will burn basic DVDs (no Blu-Ray, Dual Layer, etc.). The USB cord that comes with the unit has a single USB connector that plugs into the unit and two USB connectors that must be plugged into the computer in order to provide the USB 5 volt amperage required to power the unit.
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Have a hard drive disk and a multi card disk drive. Don't have a cd/dvd disk drive. Need to buy an external usb unit. I buy a original hp for 45$.
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Mine works just like the one in my computer, just plug in USB and computer assigns it a drive and just play - record, burn, etc. My DVD RW had gone out on my computer, but now it's fixed so have two burners now. When portable player is plugged in and you want to burn something, like at itunes, you are prompted to select which burner. I was just stunned at how well it works, just like the one built into computer. But be careful with the software that comes with it, for it is just promotional - NOT needed to operate the unit. It will instruct you to put in disc to install. P.S. The portable floppy 3.5 works great as well if you have old stuff still stored on floppies.
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I purchased this model "HP Envy Touchsmart 15t-j100 Select Edition i7-4702MQ 2.2GHz 16GB 1TB SSHD nVIDIA 750M 4GB FullHD W8 Notebook", which is very similar, and it has no DVD/BluRay.
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I have had no problem HOWEVER, it depends on the specific laptop also. I have had no problems at all up to 1-2 hours of use with my dell. My daughter, however, has an HP which it seems has a overheating problem anyway and she needed a base with a USB supported dual fan system.
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Owens: You have two options. One, you purchase the software and download it on line. Unfortunately this laptop does not have a built in disk (DVD) drive. So you purchase software from a source (like Microsoft) and then down load it on to your laptop. That is one of the reason I returned my HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 14-b013cl and instead purchased a Dell from Amazon. Unfortunately the description of the computer from Amazon did not make it clear that this computer does not have a built in disk drive. The only other way is to purchase an external disk drive and use it to download software. If you have already have various software disks, then purchasing an external drive probably will be a cheaper option than buying a bunch of new software. Another option, you might want to look at Apache Open Office, which is free @ openoffice.org. Apache Open Office can do everything Microsoft Office can and again it is free. Hope this helps.
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so i have a power-PC (non-Intel) PowerBook...does this mean i cannot download Flip Mino HD video to it? can the Flip video be burned directly to a DVD via the USB cable or must one download it to the hard drive first?
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I've had no problems with WIN7 and this small DVD/CD drive. My concern is that those who could not get it to work might have failed to read the info provided in the Amazon listing. This device does require the use of 2 USB 2 ports. Plugging it into one USB port does not provide enough power. If you don't have such a USB cord, look around for multiple listings for an A-B Y cable with two regular USB plugs.
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nope never had an issue. I always burn at 4x which programs are you using. also check another brand dvd and see if it has the same issue if so than its your burner. you can get a usb burner for around 50 bucks I have one and I love it.
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No, if for instance you're using the 4-Port on a laptop, you can plug in a wired mouse. However, if you are trying to plug in an external dvd drive, then it won't work without the power adapter being plugged in. I don't have a desktop but that's what I found with my Macbook Pro. Hope this helps. Also, be aware that the adapter cord is about 3' long.