Readers of a certain age probably amassed a significant collection of CDs, DVDs, and maybe even Blu-ray discs in the days before digital downloads largely took over (and vinyl made a somewhat comeback). These days you don’t see a lot of CD or DVD players at electronics stores. And it’s becoming more and more rare […]
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When was the last time you used an optical disc drive?
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 […]
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Bandai Namco Rilakkuma Netbook has more… personality than most
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 […]
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Apricorn Aegis NetDock is a USB DVD drive and so much more
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 […]
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Gateway EC14D thin, light, and DVD drive toting laptop now in stock
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 […]
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Gateway EC14D mini-laptop with DVD drive up for pre-order
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 […]
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Acer gets in on the netbook accessory game
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 […]
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Century stand makes netboks heavier, adds a disc drive
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 […]
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Asus Eee PC 1004DN with DVD drive due out in April
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 […]
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Portable computer, not so portable DVD-RW drive
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 […]