Choosing an external DVD burner

[ulrich.von.lich]

Hello everyone,

I'm purchasing an external DVD burner soon. I prefer the slim version, which is basically a laptop sized drive with a USB enclosure. Because I can save some weight and a power cord.

Here's the question, I've noticed on eBay that those drives are not universal but made for particular branded laptop(s). For example, this LG GSA-T21N is made for Fujitsu laptops only and this Panasonic UJ-875 is made for Apple laptops only.

I don't understand why there should be such restrictions. Is there a way to make them work on ThinkPads?

Does anyone have some experience on external DVD burners and could share them here?

Any feedback is much appreciated!

Best Regards,
Tony

[andyP]

Hi Tony,

I use a Freecom drive which seems to work with all flavours of TPs, admittedly a 5,25", however I do believe they build the Lenovo external mobile USB drive. Have a look at this drive, it should be OK