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November 23rd 09, 07:33 PM
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external CD-DVD burner purchase
I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external
CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne 
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November 23rd 09, 07:46 PM
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Try the "PC Magazine" or "Computer Shopper" web sites for hardware reviews
of the items. "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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November 23rd 09, 07:46 PM
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Try the "PC Magazine" or "Computer Shopper" web sites for hardware reviews
of the items. "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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November 23rd 09, 07:47 PM
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On Nov 23, 7:33*pm, "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote:
I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne Price has no meaning in quality. Look at the customer rating and comments. A $30 unit might out perform a $100 unit. Look for "brand" names and a fair warranty period. I have seen a 90 day warranty period, which is too short.
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November 23rd 09, 07:47 PM
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On Nov 23, 7:33*pm, "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote:
I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne Price has no meaning in quality. Look at the customer rating and comments. A $30 unit might out perform a $100 unit. Look for "brand" names and a fair warranty period. I have seen a 90 day warranty period, which is too short.
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November 23rd 09, 07:50 PM
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Jo-Anne, if all you want is a CD/DVD burner ( External ) then any mid
range drive will work fine. I am partial to LG but I would advise reading the user comments which can be found by clicking on the drive you are interested in. You can also look for a independent review by typing in the make and model number of the drive with review in google. "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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November 23rd 09, 07:50 PM
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external CD-DVD burner purchase
Jo-Anne, if all you want is a CD/DVD burner ( External ) then any mid
range drive will work fine. I am partial to LG but I would advise reading the user comments which can be found by clicking on the drive you are interested in. You can also look for a independent review by typing in the make and model number of the drive with review in google. "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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November 24th 09, 01:03 AM
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Thank you, Jerry! I tried both websites as well as PC World, and I found
little that helped. Some of the reviews were way out of date, and others just didn't cover the kind burner I need. Jo-Anne "Jerry" wrote in message ... Try the "PC Magazine" or "Computer Shopper" web sites for hardware reviews of the items. "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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November 24th 09, 01:03 AM
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Thank you, Jerry! I tried both websites as well as PC World, and I found
little that helped. Some of the reviews were way out of date, and others just didn't cover the kind burner I need. Jo-Anne "Jerry" wrote in message ... Try the "PC Magazine" or "Computer Shopper" web sites for hardware reviews of the items. "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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November 24th 09, 01:04 AM
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"smlunatick" wrote in message
... On Nov 23, 7:33 pm, "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote: I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne Price has no meaning in quality. Look at the customer rating and comments. A $30 unit might out perform a $100 unit. Look for "brand" names and a fair warranty period. I have seen a 90 day warranty period, which is too short. Thank you! I'll definitely add the warranty period to my search. Jo-Anne
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November 24th 09, 01:04 AM
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"smlunatick" wrote in message
... On Nov 23, 7:33 pm, "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote: I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne Price has no meaning in quality. Look at the customer rating and comments. A $30 unit might out perform a $100 unit. Look for "brand" names and a fair warranty period. I have seen a 90 day warranty period, which is too short. Thank you! I'll definitely add the warranty period to my search. Jo-Anne
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November 24th 09, 01:05 AM
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Thank you, Rich! This helps get me going.
Jo-Anne "Rich Barry" wrote in message ... Jo-Anne, if all you want is a CD/DVD burner ( External ) then any mid range drive will work fine. I am partial to LG but I would advise reading the user comments which can be found by clicking on the drive you are interested in. You can also look for a independent review by typing in the make and model number of the drive with review in google. "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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November 24th 09, 01:05 AM
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external CD-DVD burner purchase
Thank you, Rich! This helps get me going.
Jo-Anne "Rich Barry" wrote in message ... Jo-Anne, if all you want is a CD/DVD burner ( External ) then any mid range drive will work fine. I am partial to LG but I would advise reading the user comments which can be found by clicking on the drive you are interested in. You can also look for a independent review by typing in the make and model number of the drive with review in google. "Jo-Anne" Jo-AnneATnowhere.com wrote in message ... I'm about to buy a netbook running WinXP, and I know I'll need an external CD/DVD burner. Any suggestions of important things to look for? to avoid? The price range I've seen so far at Newegg is $30 to over $100, with most in the $50s. Does price correlate with quality in this area? Are there any brands that seem to work particularly well with netbooks? Thank you! Jo-Anne
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