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    Samsung External DVD Writer (SE-S084D) Review Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Jerry Jackson, Jul 20, 2010.

  1. Jerry Jackson

    Jerry Jackson Administrator NBR Reviewer

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    Samsung recently launched its newest external DVD drive for notebook and netbook users. The "super slim" Samsung SE-S084D promises to be the perfect travel companion for ultraportable laptops without optical drives. Available in multiple colors with chrome accents, is this latest accessory worth $69.99? Keep reading to find out.



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    Jerry Jackson, Jul 20, 2010
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Interesting. It does look thinner than the normal portable burners. Hitherto I have always wanted an internal burner because external ones add to the baggage. This goes some way to mitigating that issue.

    Did you actually measure the dimensions and weigh it?

    John
     
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    Jerry Jackson Administrator NBR Reviewer

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    Sorry for the delayed response.

    The Samsung SE-S084D is 5.75 inches wide, 0.7 inches high, and 5.4 inches long. That is pretty close to the official measurements listed on the Samsung website.

    The SE-S084D also weighs in at 0.7 pounds on our scale. Samsung doesn't list the weight on their website so I don't know if our measurements match theirs. I can say that the previous generation Samsung drive weighed around 0.88 pounds on our scale, and the new drive certainly feels a little lighter.
     
    Jerry Jackson, Jul 21, 2010
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    i1983 Notebook Enthusiast

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    what are the other good but cheaper options you're referring to in the review?
     
    i1983, Jul 21, 2010
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    There are many. For instance LG makes a good external burner, can be had on Amazon for around $35. You just have to shop around a bit to find them, but they are there. :)
     
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    Thank you, I'll check it out.
     
    i1983, Jul 21, 2010
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    Thanks. It looked thinner. I was wondering if Samsung had made a 9.5mm burner in which case the enclosure should be less than 1/2" thick.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 22, 2010
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