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USB 2.0 powered ext. DVD?

post #1 of 17
3/23/06 at 10:15pm
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Hey everyone.
I tried searching, but didn't come up with much (when it worked...) on USB-powered external DVD drives.

My lappy is one of the "ultraportable" breeds...which means no internal optical drives.
It came stock with an external 6X CD-Rom that still works fine....but I've come to realize that there are some times when you'd really like to have a DVD-Rom around.

I wanted to see if you guys had any suggestions or recommendations (or if anyone is trying to get rid of one).

A DVD-R/RW would be exceptional!

Thanks!
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post #2 of 17
3/24/06 at 3:13am
I bought an external slim dvd rom off of ebay. Runs on USB power but requires two usb headers. I took out the dvd rom and replaced it with a slot loaded panasonic DVDRW and I haven't had issues with it. Try ebay, the guy seems to have a business selling them.
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post #3 of 17
3/24/06 at 3:16am
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135072
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post #4 of 17
4/7/06 at 6:00pm
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I know this thread is kinda old, but does anybody have any experience with the Asus drive above?
The NewEgg page doesnt mention it as being USB-powered anywhere.

I think LaCie makes one, but the websites dont like to list the power sources of the drives, if that makes any sense.
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post #5 of 17
4/16/06 at 5:08pm
- Disregard this post -
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post #6 of 17
4/16/06 at 7:31pm
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Originally Posted by ideas
USB POWERED he said it TWICE.
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post #7 of 17
4/17/06 at 10:22am
search for this one LaCie Slim DVD±RW, Design by F.A. Porsche 8x
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post #8 of 17
4/17/06 at 4:01pm
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Originally Posted by DarqHelmet
USB POWERED he said it TWICE.
I must have been tired in the head. Disregard the former post. That one is external powered with USB connection options. Apologies for the misdirection.
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post #9 of 17
4/17/06 at 5:25pm
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Originally Posted by DarqHelmet
USB POWERED he said it TWICE.
And that device can be USB powered. If you want an optical drive powered solely by 1 USB slot, then there is no such thing. Slim optical drives exceed the 5 volt 500ma (2.5 watt) power spec for USB.
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post #10 of 17
4/17/06 at 6:54pm
I have been looking at this one. It sounds like it will operate on one port and since it uses a battery to supplement the usb power it should be fine. Just make sure it's charged before you use it.

Slim Optical USB2.0 Enclosure Battery Powered EUS-B
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post #11 of 17
4/17/06 at 8:50pm
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Originally Posted by ideas
Wow..this is nice!
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post #12 of 17
4/24/06 at 7:59pm
Thread Starter 
But this is just the enclosure....$90 without the drive yet!!

Anyone elses opinions?

Quote:
Originally Posted by MrDublin
I have been looking at this one. It sounds like it will operate on one port and since it uses a battery to supplement the usb power it should be fine. Just make sure it's charged before you use it.

Slim Optical USB2.0 Enclosure Battery Powered EUS-B
It's my understanding USB-powered drives take up 2 slots, supplying enough power to get the drive going.
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Originally Posted by Labmouse
And that device can be USB powered. If you want an optical drive powered solely by 1 USB slot, then there is no such thing. Slim optical drives exceed the 5 volt 500ma (2.5 watt) power spec for USB.

Edit: HERE WE GO!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827187051
Thanks Psychotic_UK!
(Although, it might be cheaper to get that battery-powered enclosure and throw in a faster drive)
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post #13 of 17
4/25/06 at 5:10pm
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It's my understanding USB-powered drives take up 2 slots, supplying enough power to get the drive going.

Edit: HERE WE GO!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827187051
Thanks Psychotic_UK!
(Although, it might be cheaper to get that battery-powered enclosure and throw in a faster drive)
The enclosure you linked to still requires a 2nd USB slot to function.

If you want something cheaper than what Newegg is selling, here's where I got mine:

http://www.centrix-intl.com/

I haven't had any problems with the one I got. They even include the 2nd cable with a split USB/ PS2 cable to draw additional power from.

Add $80-$130 for the drive itself, and you can make your own for under $150
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post #14 of 17
4/25/06 at 11:34pm
Are there any that are a tad bit cheaper then this because i would be interested in getting one of these also.
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post #15 of 17
4/27/06 at 1:54pm
What do you mean by "a tad bit cheaper"? $15 is too much?
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post #16 of 17
4/28/06 at 3:03am
if you have the room i would go with a 5.25" Enclosure + Pioneer DVR110D Reflashed to RPC1

yeah its bigger, yeah it takes AC, yeah theres a power brick, but what USB Powered DVD drive can rip a dvd9 in 11 minutes with DL±R burning capability? its vastly superior and WAY cheaper, its only like $40 Canadian for that pioneer drive now and the enclosure is probably $30-$45
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post #17 of 17
5/2/06 at 10:44pm
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...oogle&ct=title
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