What external DVDs are compatable? Can someone recommed one?
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Asus has a list of 'qualified external devices' for the EeePC on their website. A few of the DVDs are Sony DRX-820UL and DRX-S50U; Xbox HDDVD; Asus SDRW-0804P-D; and BenQ TW200D and EW164B-0K2.
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DVD playback works for me. I am using Win7 and Windows Media Player. Have you tried a different DVD?
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you don't have to use an external DVD drive - sheesh! use Handbrake to convert or download an .avi/mp4 version of your movie and watch it via streaming network feed, off a USB thumbdrive, off your SSD, or off an SDHC
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External DVD drive would be the best option. Optical drives are atypical on lightweight ultrabooks.
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the cheaper drives dont come with software. Use imgburn for burning data to disk, Windows for playing DVDs, and MakeMKV+VLC for blueray :) or buy a $100+ drive that comes with software.
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You don't need drivers, you need, simply, a program that can process blu-rays.The external drive only reads blurays, u need third-party software to utilize it to its fullest.
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It has no problem in playing DVDs. You can use the software that comes with it or use whatever other compatible software.
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I've had bad luck trying to install from a usb drive, had to use the original dvd. Another possiblility is occasionally windows 7 does not have the correct ahci/raid drivers, but it should ask for them if needed.
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Good morning, KoldStrejke, and thank you for your question. This baby is basic, basic, basic. I'm told you can buy and external DVD & connect it through a cable, but not---so I was told---install one internally. The price was out of my range, so I didn't pursue it further. I do have a Gateway number I've used for other inquiries: 866 539 3901. Suggest checking directly with Gateway. If you have not already bought this model & want a DVD, might be worthwhile to see what a model with an internal, already installed DVD would cost vs adding an external DVD. Good luck and hope this helps.
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Bought an external drive: AGPtek USB2.0 External 8x DVD+/-RW DL Slim Burner/Drive Read/write CD DVD Drive for MSI Wind U100 U120 U123 VR220 EX300 seires Laptops USB2.0. Simple to install. No info to install, but intuitive.
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Most programs are Web download based now - much of the industry is moving this way. We decided to purchase a external USB DVD/Blu ray burner. Works wonders!
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I got the Toshiba-branded multidrive from a Radio-shack, and it works, but I'm sure any external burner will do. The only thing to remember is that Windows Explorer won't list the drive unless you stick some media in - even a blank disc.
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I can't seem to play DVD's. I load it and I just get a list of files. Do I have to install a media player?
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Go to epizenter.net like I said before, it's easy, but I'm not gonna post links to DVD ripping software here, since ripping commercial DVDs isn't legal.
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It doesnt not include an optical drive for DVDs/CDs. You will need to purchase an External Drive.
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Thank you Paulo for your inputs.Can you tell me wich is the best brand and model ( in HD format) to upscaling my Standard DVDs??? with the capability to reproduce dvds in free region??Tk you
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Yep, burned dvds work and also flash drives work as well with this thing. :)