cheap external dvd drive using one usb chord

iNeedToDoHw · Jul 22, 2011

I've looked at this on amazon, but it requires two usb chords.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Exter...ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1311358408&sr=1-1

Can anyone recommend what you guys use for a external solution?
Apple superdrive is too overpriced...

iNeedToDoHw · Jul 26, 2011

anyone?

Bulldog3777 · Jul 26, 2011

Dvd

I have the LG GP08NU6B and it uses one USB and works great with my new MBA 2011. I paid about $55 at Best Buy.

turbotoes · Jul 26, 2011

I've got the samsung in your link and it only needs one lead on my MBA. You only need two if the USB power is low.

iNeedToDoHw · Jul 26, 2011

turbotoes said:
I've got the samsung in your link and it only needs one lead on my MBA. You only need two if the USB power is low.

when does the power get low?

turbotoes · Jul 26, 2011

iNeedToDoHw said:
when does the power get low?

If the USB port does supply enough power in the first place (not the case with the new MBA )

iNeedToDoHw · Jul 26, 2011

turbotoes said:
If the USB port does supply enough power in the first place (not the case with the new MBA )

perfect.