The DVD unit on my old HP laptop went out. Its replacement does not have one built in--I bought a top-loading external LiteOn unit which connects via USB, which works surprisingly well.
No more than I use one these days, I simply didn't want to carry a DVD around any more, especially something that would not only add to the weight but also be more complex to replace if and when it broke. Now, I simply leave it on the shelf when not being used. I like the top loading unit better than the trays--you can't get the "CD stuck in the drive" malady to begin with, and because it doesn't have a motorized tray it only takes a single USB connection. Neither Linux nor Windows have any trouble recognizing the drive or booting off it when necessary. David ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
