Which External DVD Drive to Install Operation System on iBook G4?

[vja4Him]

Which External DVD Drive to Install Operation System on iBook G4?

I need to find an external DVD drive that is compatible with my iBook G4, and will allow me to install Tiger.

I just bought a Sony Optiarc 8x External Slim USB external DVD drive, but my iBook will not recognize Tiger so I can select the installation disk to install Tiger the internal HD in my iBook.

The internal disk drive on my iBook is jammed, so that is why I need to get an external drive to install a system.

TigerDirect told me that there are no external DVD drives that will allow me to install a system on my iBook. So no help there ...

Any suggestions on which DVD drives would work for me?

 

[wjlafrance]

I'd go with the USB superdrive from the Apple Store. That way, if it doesn't work, the Geniuses will have to do it for you.

Another option is to use Remote Install Mac OS X on a Windows PC, if that works with Tiger. It's designed for the ultraslim MacBook who's name won't come to mind right now, but will when I hit submit.

 

[vja4Him]

Lacie d2 22X DVDRW External Drive - USB 2.0, FireWire (Mac)

I ordered this DVD drive:

Lacie d2 22X DVDRW External Drive - USB 2.0,
FireWire (Mac) (L17-6002)

I think the problem with the previous DVD drive I ordered is that it is only USB.