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When was the last time you used an optical disc drive?

Brad Linder — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:00:15 +0000

The Taiwanese rumor-mongers at DigiTimes are reporting that the next-generation MacBook Pro laptops may be thinner than ever. Apple is reportedly able to shave a few milometers off the MacBook case because the company has decided to abandon optical disc drives for its MacBook line. DigiTimes tends to get its information from the companies that supply Apple and other computer makers with components....

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Bandai Namco Rilakkuma Netbook has more… personality than most

Brad Linder — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:46:38 +0000

I can't count the number of times I've looked at a netbook and thought, "You know what would make me like this computer more? If it looked like a Teddy Bear." Mostly, that's because I don't know how to count to zero. But it looks like someone certainly thought it would be a good idea to turn a netbook into...

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Apricorn Aegis NetDock is a USB DVD drive and so much more

Brad Linder — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:28:14 +0000

Ever wish your netbook had a few more features that you've come to expect from a PC, like a DVD drive, a second hard drive, and a few extra USB ports? You could buy a handful of USB peripherals... or you could pick up the new Apricorn Aegis NetDock, which is one of the coolest netbook peripherals I've seen in...

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Gateway EC14D thin, light, and DVD drive toting laptop now in stock

Brad Linder — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:30:52 +0000

A few days ago we noted that the Gateway EC14D07u laptop was available for pre-order. Well, today it looks like at least one retailer has the laptop in stock. B&H is selling the Gateway EC14D for $629.99. This laptop's claim to fame is the fact that while at first glance it looks like yet another 11.6 inch laptop with an...

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Gateway EC14D mini-laptop with DVD drive up for pre-order

Brad Linder — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:08:49 +0000

Remember that Gateway EC14D notebook that was announced earlier this year? You know, the one with the 11.6 inch display, Intel CULV processor, and built-in DVD burner? Yeah, you can go ahead and pre-order it now. Amazon is taking pre-orders for the laptop for $629.99 + free shipping. While that price makes the notebook a little more expensive than other...

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Acer gets in on the netbook accessory game

Brad Linder — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:48:58 +0000

With the meteoric rise in popularity of netbooks over the last two years, it's not surprising that we're seeing a number of companies push netbook accessories including cases designed for small laptops and USB and wireless peripherals including travel mice and optical disc drives. And it looks like Acer has one of each lined up as part of a new...

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Century stand makes netboks heavier, adds a disc drive

Brad Linder — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:11:49 +0000

Part of what makes netbooks so special is that they're extremely thin and light. And in order to stay that way, most netbook makers omit some features like an enormous display and an optical disc drive. But if you keep looking at your mini-laptop wondering why it doesn't have a DVD burner, Century has got an accessory for you. The...

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Asus Eee PC 1004DN with DVD drive due out in April

Brad Linder — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:47:12 +0000

The Asus Eee PC 1004DN is the first Asus netbook to sport an optical disc drive. Heck, it's one of the first netbooks from any company to make room for a disc drive. While I'd originally heard that this model wasn't scheduled for release in the US anytimesoon, Asus filed documents related to the 1004DN with the FCC in February,...

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Portable computer, not so portable DVD-RW drive

Brad Linder — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:16:00 +0000

So I just picked up a cheap USB DVD-RW drive to make the process of installing operating systems and other software on optical disc-less liliputers a bit easier. And when I took it out of the box, I couldn't help but notice just how much larger it is than the computers I'll be using it with.The HP Mini-Note is already...

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