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Upgrading MacBook dvd drive

lee_baby_simms · 2009-01-22 14:54:22

I bought a low end MacBook in late 2007 and I kinda rue not getting one with a dvd-r drive. I can only burn cds with it. I take it upgrading the optical drive is a big expensive task?

22-01-2009 2:54pm

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lee_baby_simms

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I bought a low end MacBook in late 2007 and I kinda rue not getting one with a dvd-r drive. I can only burn cds with it.

I take it upgrading the optical drive is a big expensive task?

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#2 22-01-2009 5:23pm

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is an external DVD burner an option for you?

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#3 22-01-2009 9:41pm

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alter200 wrote: »

is an external DVD burner an option for you?

Yes thats looking like the wisest course of action.

Mactivate told me it would cost in the region of 3 to 400 smackers.

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#4 23-01-2009 12:25pm

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You'd buy a regular external burner for around €50. If you're looking for a fancy pants slim line one then you'd be looking at spending around €100.

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