USB CD burner for laptop

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Mahlon Wagner wrote:
> I have an IBM X40 (Win XP Pro). A CD burner does reside in the
> docking station, but I won't take that when I travel.
>
> Therefore, I'm looking for a lightweight external USB CD Burner and
> would welcome any suggestions.
> cheers,
> Mahl

From my experience with external burners, your docking station is a
toss-up in terms of at least weight, and might actually be easier to
pack for travel compared to the typical external drive. Look for a
"slimline" external drive; it will the smallest and lightest, but is
relatively new for external use so might be difficult to find. Try
www.newegg.com .

Q

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

In article <B77od.6347$AL5.5267@twister.nyroc.rr.com>,
Mahlon Wagner <mwagner2@twcny.rr.com> wrote:
>I have an IBM X40 (Win XP Pro). A CD burner does reside in the docking
>station, but I won't take that when I travel.
>
>Therefore, I'm looking for a lightweight external USB CD Burner and
>would welcome any suggestions.

We're using an IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-Rom Combo Drive (part number
22P9195). It's very very compact and lightweight, can be powered
directly from the X40 via the provided special USB&power-cable. Comes
with a padded carrycase. I can recommend this one.

Cheers,
Teemu.