The first thing that a netbook user finds is with most devices there is a distinct lack of a DVD drive and this can be a pain, but there is a quick and easy fix to this problem and it is to get hold of one these portable DVD drives.
The device simply plugs into the USB port and the user is free to watch DVD’s on the netbook.
Features of the portable netbook DVD drive:
About the size of a CD jewel case, the lightweight, energy-efficient drive plugs into a USB port that also supplies its power. The top-loading drive uses Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) to achieve fast read times of 8X (DVD) and 24X (CD) making it ideal for watching movies, listening to music, or transferring files when you’re on the go. Reads most DVD-ROM and CD-ROM formats. For Windows Vista/XP. Includes 15″ USB cable. 5/8″ H x 5 1/4″ W x 5 3/4″ D. (9 oz.)
Priced at $99.95
Source [Hammacher Schlemmer]
