External DVD burners

[ceo2b]

Is there any difference in performance of an external DVD writer and an internal version? I plan on buying a DTR notebook and a tablet, but prefer a external drive to use between the two systems. Also, can you turn a previously internal drive into an external one? Are there any external DVD writers that do not require an external power source? I'm sure the latter question is unlikely, but I'm not wholly sure.

 

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Originally posted by: ceo2b
Is there any difference in performance of an external DVD writer and an internal version?

can be ..depends on partsbut at this time ..pretty much same in or out

I plan on buying a DTR notebook and a tablet, but prefer a external drive to use between the two systems. Also, can you turn a previously internal drive into an external one?

yes

Are there any external DVD writers that do not require an external power source?

not that I've found

I'm sure the latter question is unlikely, but I'm not wholly sure.