USB DVD drive

Sipos · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:04 am Post subject: USB DVD drive

My DVD-RW drive is bust so, I'm looking for a replacement. Ideally, I'd like to get a USB external drive (so that I can attach it to my netbook too). Also, I'd like to be able to write dual layer discs too. Anyone know of a USB DVD-RW drive, that does DL, that works well with Linux and for which there is region free firmware?

audiodef · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:40 pm Post subject:

You'll have to check it out for region-free firmware, but I recently bought the LG Slim, model GP08LU11. It's light and USB-powered - a good choice for portability. Make sure you have two free USB slots on whatever machine you need it on. It has good reviews and I'm happy with it.
_________________
decibel Linux: https://decibellinux.org
Github: https://github.com/Gentoo-Music-and-Audio-Technology
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibellinux
Discord: https://discord.gg/73XV24dNPN

Sipos · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:53 pm Post subject:

Thanks. I'll have a look for region free firmware for it.

Gusar · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:55 pm Post subject:

I also have an LG Slim, mine is model GSA-E50L. Has done it's job for a long time now. Only one usb port has always been enough, though the thing does have the possibility to use a second port for extra power.

No idea about regions, all I can say is that most of my discs are PAL, but I have played a few NTSC discs too, and nothing has ever complained.