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  • more about #opticaldrive more comments →
    strider_mt2k: Not bad. As for the optical drive, well I don't really use 'em on a laptop that much anymore. Maybe for installs, but all my media has been ripped to... more »
    Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Pretty interesting... But my number one priority right now is a tablet netbook. Also, I'm still stuck with my Dell XPS 1330 which had to have it's ma... more »
    IverMussaid: Unless you want to watch movies, play games, install software, or make long-term backups, I don't see a reason for them. more »
    Kerfudle wants to be ❤'ed: A 14 inch laptop has no reason to be sold with out an optical drive. more »
    jtwesley17: WOAH! slot loading video game machines! I haven't seen that since my ps3 i bought 2 years ago. p.s. it plays BLURAY too ^_^ more »
    OMG! Ponies!: Oh yeah baby. Slide it in there good. You know it gets me all hot when you slide your disk in there like that. Well, either that or the massive heat... more »
  • #dell

    Dell 14z Laptop Reviewed: Pretty Slim, Pretty Light, Pretty Cheap

    Laptop Mag took a look at Dell's new optical drive-less, 14-inch thin-and-light 14z laptop and, for the most part, liked what they saw. It's a very solid performer for its class, the price is right and it's nice and slim. More »
  • #netbooks

    Century's Netbook Stand with DVD Super Multi-Drive

    Netbooks are great for travelers because they stick to the basic essentials—except sometimes you need an optical drive. Problem solved: this netbook stand doubles as a thigh-hair saver and a DVD multi-drive. More »
  • #clips

    Slot Loading Xbox 360 Uses Guts of an iMac

  • #cellphones

    Indian Spice Phone Has Optical Disk Drive For 2.5 Hour Movies

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