How come this laptop doesn't come with a DVD-ROM drive????
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You can download most software now or buy an external dr for about 50$. Not putting in the drive cuts down the weight and the price.
636850
Now Dvd-rom is used less. You can use USB flash stick or flash card. This laptop seems more light without a DVD-rom.
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Theres a cd dvd slot but no disc. Windows 8 is about stresming not really downloading I suggest going to watch utube video by hp on all the new computers running windows8
1293089
You will have to purchase an external DVD/CD-ROM drive. AMAZON has several for sale.
578033
There is not an internal dvd drive. There are USB ports, a card slot and an HDMI port.
1219315
Cannot respond to the video card question but it is a fairly fast responsive laptop. It does not, however, come with a full version of office, it is a trial version. I have had to use add ins to modify windows 8 to make it more usable. There is no DVD/CD, you need an external. Only two USB, and they are close together, I need a USB extender for some plugs. Find I am accidentally hitting keys that do strange things, continually disturbing. Otherwise good solid laptop.
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It does not come with cd/dvd drive. This was fine for my needs because I don't use them very often and it reduces the size considerably. When I need use a cd/dvd, I use an external cd/dvd drive which connects to the laptop via USB & works great.
1212586
It has a built in disc drive.. mine however was broken when I received my laptop.
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Mine came with one but it was broken. I had to replace it with an external drive (which the company paid for). Otherwise I am happy with the computer. My advice is to try out the dvd burner right away - mine would not close after using it pretty regularly for about a week. I hope this helps.
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I believe it does. I have the silver version of this laptop and it does have a DVD RW drive. If you select the second image on the main page for this laptop and zoom in by selecting the right hand side of the image, you will see there's a DVD logo visible, the logos are exactly what I have on my drive. Check with the Acer website to be sure but I would say it's almost certain that it does have a DVD/CD drive (but don't sue me if it doesn't, do due diligence). :-)PS: I love this laptop and use it in preference to my 20 inch touchscreen PC.
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DVD drive is not included. You will need to purchase an external DVD drive if you need one.
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No, no optical drive at all and no space for one. I picked up a Samsung USB DVD drive for about thirty dollars on Amazon. That does the job and is very thin to match this laptop.
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Yes, at least mine came with a DVD burner. So far it has been rock solid, I love the machine, but it was a big upgrade from my last one so take my opinion for what it's worth. I should add that I also installed an ssd drive and added memory before ever running it the way it came. There is no better upgrade these days than putting your operating system and main programs on an ssd drive. :)
25302
Ugh, no optical drive!? How am I supposed to watch DVD's, play my games or upload music!? Those aren't extinct yet!
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Dell has told me via chat that they sell a dvd drive for this computer. I was told to contact their parts department. I have not done this yet because I already have an external drive from my old laptop. And I'm not sure if its a big deal.
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There is an Ultra Bay where the disc drive should be, meaning that you could easily replace whatever is already in the bay (Most likely an extra fan) with a DVD drive or an extra graphics card. (Purchased from Lenovo)
410662
My HP Envy does not have an optical DVD drive. However, I purchased an external one from Amazon for around $50. It works great using a USB port, and I like that the laptop's weight is not increased by having one onboard.
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Mine came with a separate CD/DVD drive - but it sounds like it doesn't always. It's an old computer.