- 1). Consider the inconvenience of an external DVD burner. An internal version built into your computer doesn't take up desk space. Your burner will function through your regular CD-ROM drive.
- 2). Look at the cost. You'll spend a lot more on an external DVD burner. Prices inflate due to the necessity of having to include a case, power supply and cables.
- 3). Expect to receive the same version as an internal DVD burner. You won't get any extra features when you buy an external DVD burner. Most manufacturers simply put a case over their internal version.
- 4). Plan to spend more time on installation. Internal DVD burners usually only take a few minutes to set up for functionality. With an external DVD burner, you may have to spend a lot more time in order to install the wires and software onto your computer.
- 5). Purchase an external hard drive instead. If you need an external DVD burner, you may benefit from an external hard drive. You can get the features of the DVD burner with the extra storage.
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