Upgrading from CD-ROM to Combo/Super Drive

2005-09-20 Thread Clyde Kahrl
If there are all sorts of these slot loading drives out there, does anyone know why I can't take one of these $50 drives and put it in a G3 iMac or a Cube?All of the places that sell replacement slot drives for these want a minimum of $129. -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: Upgrading from CD-ROM to Combo/Super Drive

2005-09-20 Thread PeterH5322
If there are all sorts of these slot loading drives out there, does anyone know why I can't take one of these $50 drives and put it in a G3 iMac or a Cube?All of the places that sell replacement slot drives for these want a minimum of $129. $45-$55 is for a half height 5.25 drive, suitable

Re: Upgrading from CD-ROM to Combo/Super Drive

2005-09-19 Thread Howard Katz
I checked OtherWorld Computing's website (http://eshop.macsales.com) didn't find anything listed for the ibook, but I've noticed sometimes that their website doesn't always reflect what they're advertising in print--and I don't have Mac Service Solutions

Re: Upgrading from CD-ROM to Combo/Super Drive

2005-09-19 Thread PeterH5322
I would like to know if it is possible to replace the CD-ROM with one of these two types of drives? CD-ROM drives are now completely obsolete. Replacements, which are generally slot loading and 12.7mm, are usually CD-ROM-R-R/W and DVD-ROM-R-R/W, often including dual-layer DVD