Model Type Slim DVD Burner Brand SAMSUNG Model SE-S084B Performance Cache 2MB WRITE Speed DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD-R 8X DVD-RW 6X CD-R 24X CD-RW 24X DVD+R DL 6X DVD-R DL 6X DVD-RAM 5X READ Speed DVD-ROM 8X CD-ROM 24X Physical Spec Windows Vista Works with Windows Vista Panel Color Gray & Black Configuration Load Type Tray Interface USB 2.0 Software Software Contents Nero Packaging Package Contents SE-S084B User Manual Driver Disc USB Cable
0AfterRebates said: You don't need this if you have another computer with a DVD drive. Just connect to your main computers drives over a network. True, but like Heinz Ketchup, it's slooooooooooow good!
This of course does save you the hassle of ripping DVD movies for viewing, and makes software installation a LOT easier.
RichyCox said: I know is says that it works with windows vista, but any chance this item will work with mac book air?
Probably not, i think you need the apple super drive unless there's some workaround that i'm unaware of.
0AfterRebates said: You don't need this if you have another computer with a DVD drive. Just connect to your main computers drives over a network.
You need it if you want to boot your netbook from a dvd, like to install windows 7 (which btw, rocks on a netbook) unless there's some workaround that i'm unaware of.
I like these slim drives but for $9 I purchased a SATA/IDE to USB adapter cables that gives new life to my old drives. It's ugly but does the job. Since I don't use it very often (as installing to my netbook) I can easily throw it in a box and off the desk.
Although if I traveled more and needed to access disks through my netbook then this may look like a better solution.
hxp said: I like these slim drives but for $9 I purchased a SATA/IDE to USB adapter cables that gives new life to my old drives. It's ugly but does the job. Since I don't use it very often (as installing to my netbook) I can easily throw it in a box and off the desk.
Although if I traveled more and needed to access disks through my netbook then this may look like a better solution.
Could you recommend a reputable store/site for a SATA/IDE to USB adapter cables? Thanks! $9 is a great price.
btw, great price for the drive as well! Thanks OP!
You need it if you want to boot your netbook from a dvd, like to install windows 7 (which btw, rocks on a netbook) unless there's some workaround that i'm unaware of.
zenith said: hxp said: I like these slim drives but for $9 I purchased a SATA/IDE to USB adapter cables that gives new life to my old drives. It's ugly but does the job. Since I don't use it very often (as installing to my netbook) I can easily throw it in a box and off the desk.
Although if I traveled more and needed to access disks through my netbook then this may look like a better solution.
Could you recommend a reputable store/site for a SATA/IDE to USB adapter cables? Thanks! $9 is a great price.
btw, great price for the drive as well! Thanks OP! Here's one at DealExtreme: Link!
You need it if you want to boot your netbook from a dvd, like to install windows 7 (which btw, rocks on a netbook) unless there's some workaround that i'm unaware of.
yeah i tried that. couldn't get it to work. not sure if it was my netbook being picky or what though.
I would bet that this would work OK with the Mac.. And, it's about time these came down in price! They were $80+ just a month or so ago.
Quick update: Just checked the Newegg product website for this slim dvD burner, and one person said: "Pros: This works great with my 3 year old MacBook Pro running OS 10.4.10. I dropped it and damaged the slot loading drive. This makes for a great replacement without having to replace the entire notebook. Since it is powered by an AC adapter instead of the two USB ports, I like it much better. I did not like a portable one I had earlier."
Now, the idea of a netbook is to maximize portability. While the mfrs work towards reducing every extra ounce on a netbook to increase its portability, is there a point in tacking on extra lbs like this accessory ? If it was needed, it would have been integrated into the machine itself for much lesser weight. If you are going to buy this and carry it as extra baggage with your netbook, you might as well buy a laptop. Yes, the price is right, I agree. But the point is not with the price but with the essence of what a netbook is all about. There is nothing you can do with this external drive that you cannot do with a flash drive. Want to watch a DVD ? Rip it into the flash drive. Music ? the same. Want to install software ? Copy the CD into the flash drive. This is how I work with my netbook.
Am only expressing MY opinion. If it's not yours, please express it without flaming.
laidbacklarkin said: Now, the idea of a netbook is to maximize portability. While the mfrs work towards reducing every extra ounce on a netbook to increase its portability, is there a point in tacking on extra lbs like this accessory ? If it was needed, it would have been integrated into the machine itself for much lesser weight. If you are going to buy this and carry it as extra baggage with your netbook, you might as well buy a laptop. Yes, the price is right, I agree. But the point is not with the price but with the essence of what a netbook is all about. There is nothing you can do with this external drive that you cannot do with a flash drive. Want to watch a DVD ? Rip it into the flash drive. Music ? the same. Want to install software ? Copy the CD into the flash drive. This is how I work with my netbook.
Am only expressing MY opinion. If it's not yours, please express it without flaming. I don't take my external DVD drive with me wherever I go, but it does fill a need. It's all about having the right tools for the right job when you need them. For watching movies, an external drive is a much simpler and less time consuming proposition than ripping DVD's or downloading torrents. It's also a lot easier to rip CD's directly onto my netbooks HD rather than rip them on a desktop, copy them to a flash drive, and then onto my netbook. It saves steps and time. The same is true when it comes to installing commercial software. Precious little of that is sold on a flash drive...
mounao
Member
posted: May. 12, 2009 @ 12:44p
laidbacklarkin said: There is nothing you can do with this external drive that you cannot do with a flash drive. Want to watch a DVD ? Rip it into the flash drive. Music ? the same. Want to install software ? Copy the CD into the flash drive. g.
When I take a long trip, I don't want to have to rip a bunch of movies and music to the hard drive. It's just easier and more convenient to bring along an optical drive.
For me, $50 is a good price and the drive is light enough to carry when needed.
There are many occasions when I don't need an optical drive, and carrying around that extra weight is a drag. So a portable optical drive can stay in the office/hotel/home when I go to class or a meeting.
Some people may not like the various trade-offs between cost, weight, function, and convenience. Those people probably have multiple laptop computers for different uses.
A netbook and an external optical drive are a good, flexible combination for my needs.
mounao said: laidbacklarkin said: There is nothing you can do with this external drive that you cannot do with a flash drive. Want to watch a DVD ? Rip it into the flash drive. Music ? the same. Want to install software ? Copy the CD into the flash drive. g.
When I take a long trip, I don't want to have to rip a bunch of movies and music to the hard drive. It's just easier and more convenient to bring along an optical drive.
For me, $50 is a good price and the drive is light enough to carry when needed.
There are many occasions when I don't need an optical drive, and carrying around that extra weight is a drag. So a portable optical drive can stay in the office/hotel/home when I go to class or a meeting.
Some people may not like the various trade-offs between cost, weight, function, and convenience. Those people probably have multiple laptop computers for different uses.
A netbook and an external optical drive are a good, flexible combination for my needs.
RE: Those people probably have multiple laptop computers for different uses.
Yes, tell me about it.
Zclyh3
Senior Member - 1K
posted: May. 12, 2009 @ 1:02p
Uh...zipzoomfly has the samething with no promo code needed.
0AfterRebates said: You don't need this if you have another computer with a DVD drive. Just connect to your main computers drives over a network.
So how does this work? I already have a Windows Home Server. I enabled sharing on my DVD burner. My netbook see's it as a shared hard drive and not a disc drive. I can't burn.
Unfortunately, Newegg charges tax for me. Beyond the ZZF option, Buy.com offers it for $53.99. I'm just wondering what other coupons might be floating around to bring it down just a bit.
ninjaman said: 0AfterRebates said: You don't need this if you have another computer with a DVD drive. Just connect to your main computers drives over a network.
So how does this work? I already have a Windows Home Server. I enabled sharing on my DVD burner. My netbook see's it as a shared hard drive and not a disc drive. I can't burn.
I think you have to install the burners software on the net book.
Thanks OP. I have two laptops (without functioning dvd drives) and a netbook. I have no patience to rip dvds to flash drives and this will come in very handy. Especially if the kids and the wife simply need to watch a movie.
As far as power requirements, do these USB slim burners (without a brick) work without an issue as the slim ones that use a power adapter? I know it is nice not to have the brick but if the USB power is not enough for a certain case, then that could be a problem. (There used to be this problem with some USB powered external HD)
3FXC said: As far as power requirements, do these USB slim burners (without a brick) work without an issue as the slim ones that use a power adapter? I know it is nice not to have the brick but if the USB power is not enough for a certain case, then that could be a problem. (There used to be this problem with some USB powered external HD)
apples vs oranges
but you can use one of the dual usb cable setups, which provides twice as much power to the drive.
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