Suggested CD/DVD External Frive: Toshiba NB505-N508BL 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) What is the recommended External CD/DVD Burner for these ?
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I got the Toshiba-branded multidrive from a Radio-shack, and it works, but I'm sure any external burner will do. The only thing to remember is that Windows Explorer won't list the drive unless you stick some media in - even a blank disc.
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You can download the software from Microsoft and use the key that came with your disk. I happened to own a Sony DVDirect drive that I am using as an external drive for my MSI. If I wanted to, I could also set up another of my computers to share its drive over my network. Lastly, portable USB dvd drives are pretty cheap now and work really well with the MSI.
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Although both the specs on this Amazon product page & on the Toshiba website say that this netbook has DDR2 memory, the Toshiba website forum administrator says that it has been shipping for some time with DDR3 memory.http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/mini-notebooks-NB-series/NB505-N500BL-RAM-module-compatibility/m-p/186132/message-uid/186132#U186132Has anyone purchase this netbook from Amazon recently, & if so which type memory did the received unit have? The link above spells out how to determine this. I'd like to purchase a unit with the most recent memory capability. Although both the specs on this Amazon product page & on the Toshiba website say that this netbook has DDR2 memory, the Toshiba website forum administrator says that it has been shipping for some time with DDR3 memory.http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/mini-notebooks-NB-series/NB505-N500BL-RAM-module-compatibility/m-p/186132/message-uid/186132#U186132Has anyone purchase this netbook from Amazon recently, & if so which type memory did the received unit have? The link above spells out how to determine this. I'd like to purchase a unit with the most recent... » Read More Although both the specs on this Amazon product page & on the Toshiba website say that this netbook has DDR2 memory, the Toshiba website forum administrator says that it has been shipping for some time with DDR3 memory.http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/mini-notebooks-NB-series/NB505-N500BL-RAM-module-compatibility/m-p/186132/message-uid/186132#U186132Has anyone purchase this netbook from Amazon recently, & if so which type memory did the received unit have? The link above spells out how to determine this. I'd like to purchase a unit with the most recent memory capability. « Show Less
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Better off using an external DVD drive. Just plug it into USB port and be done. Also I put an USB 4way splitter on mine and it allows for my mouse, printer, external antenna for wireless signal, and DVD player/burner to work all together on 1 port. I got DVD at Best Buy great price and they have several to choose from mine is 24X.
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I have a notebook that didn't come with a cd player and I have a external lightscribe. I can get it to work with Windows 8 cd's but I can't get it to do DVD's. I need to see if there is an update for it to windows 8.
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Asus makes a decent, inexpensive external drive. I use this one:ASUS External Slim 8X DVD-RW Stylish Cut Design Optical Drive SDRW-08D2S-U/BLK/G/AS
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There is no optical drive in this laptop. You can get a cheap USB DVD/CD combo drive for somewhere around $30. Make sure that you take that into consideration when comparing prices, if having an optical drive is important to you. You can try this option from Samsung, but there are definitely other options out there: Samsung USB 2.0 Ultra Portable External DVD Writer Model SE-218CB/RSBS
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I'm not aware of any netbooks that have an optical/cd drive...they're design is too small to contain one. External CD drives are not overly expensive, but will add to the cost of a netbook (unless you already have one)....they work fine with netbooks but would not be convenient if needed in class (they'd be fine back at the dorm room or apartment). The newer netbooks will do everything you want. Since you're posting on the 1215t thread, I assume you're considering one. How much battery life do you need in class? If you can plug in, it's no problem. With wifi off and screen brightness on low, I can get 5.5+ hours run time. If you need more batter life, the 1215B or 1215P may be a better choice.
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You will have to purchase an external DVD/CD-ROM drive. AMAZON has several for sale.
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We have the Lenovo in our business and at first I was leery of it not having a cd/dvd drive. I realized that most programs can be downloaded now from the internet. I set this computer up without a disc, even though one is included with the computer when you buy it. However, for the rare occasions you may want to play a cd or dvd, for around $30 you can buy an external cd/dvd drive and just plug it in. Put into the search field on Amazon the words "external cd/dvd" and you get many good ones to choose from.
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no. this machine do not have any cd/dvd drive (cause it is lightweight). you can buy an external unit if you want. but to be honest, rarely you will need a dvd unit.
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I purchased an external burner...a Lenova....works very well...and it is relatively inexpensive...you will not be able to use a regular cd/dvd burner...you have to use a burner made for lightscribe...good luck
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So I did a little research, and according to the PDF available on Toshiba's website (http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/satellite/L650/L655-S5158/) the DVD drive can write at 8x. I sort of figured that was the case, as finding a DVD drive that doesn't burn is probably more difficult than finding one that does, but it's a little odd that Amazon doesn't list the speeds specifically.
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No, there is no CD/DVD drive. It's an ultra small form factor. You can certainly use a USB drive if you need that functionality. I've seen a Lenovo specific one that mounts right to the adapter plate that mounts the workstation.
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it has a cd/dvd burner. I have bought 7 of them with no problems. I recommend them to all my customers.
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This computer only has a DVD player/burner. If you want to burn cd's you'll half to buy an external cd burner.
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You will need an external cd/dvd drive. There is not an internal one in this model.