[Thinkpad] Re: x31 + which dvd

Hello,

I used a notebook with an external PC Card-connection DVD-ROM disc
drive. I found it to be something of a hassle to have the DVD
detached from the computer in tight-fitting spaces such as airline
trays. A "zero footprint" solution like the ThinkPad UltraBase X3
Media Slice seems more convenient plus adds speakers, port replication,
room for an additional battery and so forth.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

At 01:48 AM 1/19/2004, you wrote:
>Message: 4
>Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 18:00:49 -0500
>From: richard <rpritz@rcn.com>
>Subject: [Thinkpad] x31 + which dvd
>To: thinkpad@stderr.org
>Message-ID: <4.2.2.20040118175429.01b6ab00@pop.rcn.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
>I'm thinking of getting an X31 and am trying to decide whether to get an
>ultrabase with a dvd or get a pcmcia dvd drive, such as this teac
>http://www.teac.com/DSPD/DVD_ROM.htm This drive will work off the
>thinkpad's power.
>
>I would only use the dvd drive while traveling, and would probably bring an
>extra battery (in case the airplane or whatever did not have a power
>port). The standalone dvd drive seems lighter (at one pound) than an
>ultrabase+dvd (over two pounds).
>
>Any thoughts on which course is preferable? Any suggestions for a
>different drive than the teac?
>
>

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Received on Mon Jan 19 04:42:57 2004