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Advice needed for external CD / DVD drive

  • 23-06-2006 08:18PM
    #1
    Val Dennison
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭


    A bit of advice needed. I've a 12 in Powerbook which has blown its CD drive. It is out of guarantee and it's going to cost over € 300 to replace the internal drive. So, I need to get something external. Additionally, the Powerbook isn't the DVD version so can I add a DVD writing / reading option to the requirement? Do I need to download some bit of software for the Mac to recognise and accept a DVD concept?
    I love the Powerbook but I am hamstrung through the demise of the CD drive.
    Can you give me some recommendations as to an external drive?
    Thanks

    Val


Comments

  • #2
    condra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,850 ✭✭✭condra


    If youre on a budget, Aldi do a dirt cheap Medion DVD burner. Sorry I cant be of any more help.


  • #3
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭ZENER


    The only issue there used be with external drives was compatability with iLife apps like iTunes, iDVD etc not being able to write to non Apple installed units. I think now though this isn't an issue since Tiger. Programs like Toast and Popcorn will be fine though.

    On replacing the internal drive have you checked around ? I have a link somewhere about replacing/upgrading the internal drives of all Apple computers, I'll post it later when I get home.

    ZEN


  • #4
    Val Dennison
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Val Dennison


    Thanks Zen, I'd appreciate that.
    Val


  • #5
    Oriel
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,154 ✭✭✭Oriel


    Look for Lacie. They're one of the standard Mac-related manufacturers. You should find one of those to take your fancy.


  • #6
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,946 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    if you like, I can sort you out with a replacement internal drive at a good price.


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  • #7
    grumpypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭grumpypaddy


    had a similar problem with my 1gig 12" powerbook.... got a lacie firewire burner and can well recommend it. the dvd burn speed is 16x compared to the 2x that was in the powerbook originally.


  • #8
    tonyboy247
    Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭tonyboy247


    Yes an apple superdrive will work in your unit if you need one get in touch have stock.


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