Try newegg site and nec dvd/cd re. it is an 8x and $100 less than acers 4x.
I did and am well pleased.
CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives) > NEC > N82E16827152028
NEC Slim 8X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Model ND-6500A, OEM...
I understand that the part number for the Acer compatible DVD +/- drive is:
KU.00407.005 DVD-Dual.S’MULTI.x4.KME
However,
(1) it is $300
(2) back ordered with no specific due dates
(Had to get THAT info from thier...
I found the 3.4 Mhz Prescott Intel Processor at Tigerdirect with the 1MB L2 Cache.
However It dit not include a fan, and with the increased speed and subsequent heat, what do you do to Iinstall the upgrade?
How do you get a hold of and purchase the Super Multi Drive out of the 1714 as a new part--I really want to get it but cannot get through to ACER.
Any solid contact info out there?
PS--what is the goingprice for it?
Does anyone have an opinion of the modular drive at the following location?
http://www.bixnet.com/insldvcodr1.html
I am not pleased with the one that comes W/the aspire 1712.
I like the specs on this one.
Let me know, OK....