USB DVD writer

[me!!]

Hi

I have jsut upgraded my dvd writer to a nec nd-2510a dual layer drive.

So now ive got my old drive going spare. Its a nec nd-1300a drive. Ive
also got an external usb housing. Was thinking of putting it in there
and turning it into a portable USB2 writer to use with my laptop.
Problem is my laptop only has USB1 ports. Will it work as a dvd
writer over usb1? I know it would do cds at 4x4x6 but is USB1 quick
enough to write to dvd even if its only at 1x?

thanks in advance

paul

 

[Louise]

Hi

I have jsut upgraded my dvd writer to a nec nd-2510a dual layer drive.

So now ive got my old drive going spare. Its a nec nd-1300a drive. Ive
also got an external usb housing. Was thinking of putting it in there
and turning it into a portable USB2 writer to use with my laptop.
Problem is my laptop only has USB1 ports. Will it work as a dvd
writer over usb1? I know it would do cds at 4x4x6 but is USB1 quick
enough to write to dvd even if its only at 1x?

thanks in advance

paul

I believe it will work although it will take a lo-o-o-ng time.

Perhaps another "trick" is to purchase a true USB 2.0 PMCIA card for
your portabler. The you could always have 2 or 3 usb .

 

[Ric]

but it'll be too slow to *watch* dvd's on.

ric

I believe it will work although it will take a lo-o-o-ng time.

Perhaps another "trick" is to purchase a true USB 2.0 PMCIA card for
your portabler. The you could always have 2 or 3 usb .