What external DVDs are compatable? I just bought this item for a graduation gift for my sister. All she really needs it for is email and music. I also bought a 8gb SD card, but I know she will want a DVD burner. I almost bought one on amazon, but I read that it was not compatable with Linux. Can someone recommed one? Also, I am completely moronic with this technology! Waaaay over my head..... if there is no modem, how does she connect with the internet? Do you rely on wifi only? Please help........ do I need to get anything else to get her started? What external DVDs are compatable? I just bought this item for a graduation gift for my sister. All she really needs it for is email and music. I also bought a 8gb SD card, but I know she will want... » Read More What external DVDs are compatable? I just bought this item for a graduation gift for my sister. All she really needs it for is email and music. I also bought a 8gb SD card, but I know she will want a DVD burner. I almost bought one on amazon, but I read that it was not compatable with Linux. Can someone recommed one? Also, I am completely moronic with this technology! Waaaay over my head..... if there is no modem, how does she connect with the internet? Do you rely on wifi only? Please help........ do I need to get anything else to get her started? « Show Less
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Asus has a list of 'qualified external devices' for the EeePC on their website. A few of the DVDs areSony DRX-820UL and DRX-S50U;Xbox HDDVD;Asus SDRW-0804P-D; andBenQ TW200D and EW164B-0K2.
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it does have a built in wireless card ,and network card so u can connect to the net using either one .all you need is a wireless router like linksys or buffalo and you are good to go/DVD burner.I'm not sure about the compatibility issue(I'm a window dude) be sure to buy a slim case dvd burner like the liteon DX-8A1H-01 .ez to carry with a small laptop like the Asus .http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106097
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I read somewhere that a Gear Head 20XDVDTFEXT triple-format DVD USB drive would do the trick. You might want to check this out before buying one (I am!) so you don't get caught in the "...he said that she said that..." trap.Good luck, and please report back with info you uncover.Update:Here's an external optical drive which SHOULD work, and one which I'm going to try:"ASUS SDRW 0804P-D - Disk drive - DVD?RW (+R DL) - 8x/8x - Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - external".The quote marks are because this is from Amazon's description; it's available here on Amazon.Disclaimer: I have no first-hand knowledge that this combo will work. Someone please respond if you do. I read somewhere that a Gear Head 20XDVDTFEXT triple-format DVD USB drive would do the trick. You might want to check this out before buying one (I am!) so you don't get caught in the "...he said that she said that..." trap.Good luck, and please report back with info you uncover.Update:Here's an external optical drive which SHOULD work, and one which I'm going to try:"ASUS SDRW 0804P-D - Disk drive - DVD?RW (+R DL) - 8x/8x - Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - external".The quote marks are because this is from Amazon's description;... » Read More I read somewhere that a Gear Head 20XDVDTFEXT triple-format DVD USB drive would do the trick. You might want to check this out before buying one (I am!) so you don't get caught in the "...he said that she said that..." trap.Good luck, and please report back with info you uncover.Update:Here's an external optical drive which SHOULD work, and one which I'm going to try:"ASUS SDRW 0804P-D - Disk drive - DVD?RW (+R DL) - 8x/8x - Hi-Speed USB/IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - external".The quote marks are because this is from Amazon's description; it's available here on Amazon.Disclaimer: I have no first-hand knowledge that this combo will work. Someone please respond if you do. « Show Less
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Read my review. The way to do it without buying an external DVD drive is to set up a network. Here's step by step process: If you already have your computers set up for "home or small office network," 1) add your netbook to that network by going to My Network Places, and opening up the "Set up a home or small office network" on the left side. Make sure that the network name is the same. Follow instructions fully. You may have to reboot afterwards. 2) on the computer with the DVD drive, go to the My Computer and locate the DVD drive. right click on it and open "Sharing and Security..." Check "Share this folder on the network." 3) on the netbook, open the network and locate the DVD drive. 4) on the computer with the DVD drive, insert a program and stop install. 5) on the netbook, open the DVD drive, locate the "setup" file and run. That's it. If you don't have a set up network, you will have to set up the network for each computer with the same network name. Follow the above instructions for the rest. That's it.
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You need to use an external USB DVD player. It is a great computer. Boots almost instantly. Very fast and powerful.
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from what I have researched on the internet about this product that my daughter just purchased, the ACER AS1830T, (the standard configuration) does not include a CD or a DVD player. The good news is there are extra USB ports to hook up an "External" CD and/or DVD or Blueray player. She bought the Samsung DVD player listed as an accessory for the ACER AS1830T to ensure compatibility but this one isn't the blueray type. You would need to research which Blueray DVD external players are compatible with both the hardware and the software which is Windows 7 Home Edition, 64-bit. hope this helps
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Hi Amy,My sincere apology!! I spoke incorrectly- I gave you a response intended for the USB Voice Recorder. Correction: The SANOXY USB External CD DVD RW does burn DVDs. Actually, it has been a very handy device- I wish it came with a carrying case. Enjoy!
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I ended up ordering a System76 Starling netbook that is pre-loaded with Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04 and also has the option to order an external USB optical drive with it. I assume that System76 will make sure that all the needed drivers are there and that the thing will work "out of the box." I haven't received the thing yet. I do know that USB thumb drives that I bought for my Windows PC worked with no problem on an old Toshiba laptop that I had installed Ubuntu (Feisty Fawn) on. So my guess is that if the device is connected via USB, you won't have a problem.
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HI.I would say dvd -r or + should be good either one should work fine just stay away from dvd rw.Being that its old footage you wouldn't want a accidental write over and as for size a 4.7 gb disc is plenty.8 mm footage is pretty compressed already a 9 gb would probably be waste of space.
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The trend is away from built in optical drives, and this model, which I am typing on now, does NOT have an optical drive built in. An external is very inexpensive, like this one : http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Portable-External-SE-218CB-RSBS/dp/B00DBV28TG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403010072&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+dvd+drive . They are thin and light so they aren't too much trouble, but if you ned one built in, check carefully as they are not as certain to be there as in the past. Good Luck!
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Additional USB DVD driver is also available. You could download the software from internet or USB stick, potable hard disk etc....
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The question raised by Robert Jordan is also of interest to me. How can one transfer DVDs to Archos 7? What problems are we likely to encounter and how should we resolve them? What is the best software to load DVDs and Blu ray disks? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Robyn Garland, I tried to use an external portable for CD on this Wolvol small computer, but it did not work, so I am just assuming that it might not also work for an external portable for DVD.
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The listing states DVD/CDRW - it will only write CD's. If you order it from us, just send us an email and we will put a DVDRW in it for no added cost. Thanks, Computer World
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I use my external hard drive without problems, but my external DVD drive will not work properly -- keeps losing connection. Both are USB powered. My work around for the DVD drive is to attach it to my USB hub that has its own power cord.
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The question raised by Robert Jordan is also of interest to me. How can one transfer DVDs to Archos 7? What problems are we likely to encounter and how should we resolve them? What is the best software to load DVDs and Blu ray disks?Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Hi, depend, you can use cable usb "external" dvd or cd, but you should buy that how say Jorge, if you don't have
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Only for individual files over 4GB. From what I understand DVD movies will work since they aremultiply VOB files. mp3s and avi files should be no problem.What would not work is a single file over 4GB such as an movie ISO file.----------Thanks for the tip on the power outage. I was thinking of buying one of these andleaving it in FAT32 so I can plug it into my standalone DVD player which has a USBport. I read somewhere I can do this for my Divx, Xvid, avi files. How much of a risk am I running by leaving the drive in FAT32 as far as a poweroutage losing my data? thanks! Only for individual files over 4GB. From what I understand DVD movies will work since they aremultiply VOB files. mp3s and avi files should be no problem.What would not work is a single file over 4GB such as an movie ISO file.----------Thanks for the tip on the power outage. I was thinking of buying one of these andleaving it in FAT32 so I can plug it into my standalone DVD player which has a USBport. I read somewhere I can do this for my Divx, Xvid, avi files. How much of a risk am I running by leaving the drive in FAT32 as far as... » Read More Only for individual files over 4GB. From what I understand DVD movies will work since they aremultiply VOB files. mp3s and avi files should be no problem.What would not work is a single file over 4GB such as an movie ISO file.----------Thanks for the tip on the power outage. I was thinking of buying one of these andleaving it in FAT32 so I can plug it into my standalone DVD player which has a USBport. I read somewhere I can do this for my Divx, Xvid, avi files. How much of a risk am I running by leaving the drive in FAT32 as far as a poweroutage losing my data? thanks! « Show Less
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JV - Thanks a lot! I could not figure out why my dvds wouldn't play on other dvd players. There is nothing to clue you in that you need to finalize them.