as you say, how many of us have other laptops needing an external optical anyway?
but maybe there's a hidden benefit: could you test that usb port and see if it puts out enough power to drive TWO external hard drives, thru an UN-powered usb hub?
if so, an owner could keep his/her files on an external drive AND back up that drive from the computer.
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rtdunham @ Jan 24th 2008 2:06PM
as you say, how many of us have other laptops needing an external optical anyway?
but maybe there's a hidden benefit: could you test that usb port and see if it puts out enough power to drive TWO external hard drives, thru an UN-powered usb hub?
if so, an owner could keep his/her files on an external drive AND back up that drive from the computer.