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ConservativeBalla · 03-13-2004, 06:55 PM

...a laptop could not burn DVD's? I saw a Sony External DVD±R/±RW Drive (Dual DVD Burner) Drive today that connects using Hi-Speed USB 2.0; and I was thinking of shortly buying a laptop. Would connecting an External USB 2.0 DVD Burner to a Laptop work okay? I mean, wouldn't it be the same as connecting it to a regular Desktop PC so long as the laptop met the system requirements (i.e. SDRAM, Ghz/Mhz, Hard Drive Space)? I'm planning on getting a laptop built that goes pretty well OVER the minimum requirements, though...

robyrob · 03-13-2004, 09:55 PM

get a one of the newer ones with USB 2.0 ports and preferably a Pentium 4 processor and a good video card with lots of dedicated (not shared) video ram

it IS possible for a laptop to burn dvd's - the top of the line iBooks have had 'em for over a year now, but only recently have windows-based laptops become available with them (usually at a steep price disadvantage though)

the problem isn't so much writing the dvd, its having the processing power to handle the video you want to process

ConservativeBalla · 03-14-2004, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the response. Would these system specs work? Just tell me any and all that would need to be higher to handle a Dual DVD Burner. These are for a laptop, mind you:

1. Processor - AMD Athlon Processor (You say I should get a Pentium 4?)
2. Processor Speed - 2.5 Ghz (Should this be higher?)
3. Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM (Should I get Western Digital or Maxtor?)
4. Hard Drive Space - 60 GB
5. RAM - 512 MB SDRAM (Should this be higher?)
6. Video Card - ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 (Will this card provide me with the power I need for good quality video?) http://www.ati.com/products/mobility.../features.html
7. Sound Card - No Specifications, though a somewhat new one is preferred.
8. Drives - CD-ROM Drive
9. Ports - (At least) Two Hi-Speed 2.0 USB Ports
10. Modem - 56K Modem, and slot for a card for wireless networking with a router in case I decide to do that.

I only need a CD-ROM drive because I am going to buy an external Dual DVD Burner separately. I'd like to save money and get no built in drive at all, but I don't think the guy can make a machine with NO drive, plus I may need something for any software that may come with the External Dual DVD Burner.

03-13-2004, 06:55 PM	#1
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03-13-2004, 09:55 PM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,211	get a one of the newer ones with USB 2.0 ports and preferably a Pentium 4 processor and a good video card with lots of dedicated (not shared) video ram it IS possible for a laptop to burn dvd's - the top of the line iBooks have had 'em for over a year now, but only recently have windows-based laptops become available with them (usually at a steep price disadvantage though) the problem isn't so much writing the dvd, its having the processing power to handle the video you want to process
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03-14-2004, 09:48 AM	#3
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	Thanks for the response. Would these system specs work? Just tell me any and all that would need to be higher to handle a Dual DVD Burner. These are for a laptop, mind you: 1. Processor - AMD Athlon Processor (You say I should get a Pentium 4?) 2. Processor Speed - 2.5 Ghz (Should this be higher?) 3. Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM (Should I get Western Digital or Maxtor?) 4. Hard Drive Space - 60 GB 5. RAM - 512 MB SDRAM (Should this be higher?) 6. Video Card - ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 (Will this card provide me with the power I need for good quality video?) http://www.ati.com/products/mobility.../features.html 7. Sound Card - No Specifications, though a somewhat new one is preferred. 8. Drives - CD-ROM Drive 9. Ports - (At least) Two Hi-Speed 2.0 USB Ports 10. Modem - 56K Modem, and slot for a card for wireless networking with a router in case I decide to do that. I only need a CD-ROM drive because I am going to buy an external Dual DVD Burner separately. I'd like to save money and get no built in drive at all, but I don't think the guy can make a machine with NO drive, plus I may need something for any software that may come with the External Dual DVD Burner.
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