Journal LehiNephi's Journal: Gadget Feature Request #2 1
Device: Optical drives of all sorts.
Feature: Slot-loading
Okay, so we've had slot-loading CD players in cars for years and years, and I like it. Minimal visible footprint, very slick interface, no clunky, plastic trays or faceplates that may or may not match your computer. And if you're modding your computer, or using it in a new one, there's no need for painting, dying, stealth doors, or any sort of mechanical hiding mechanism. All you have to do is cut a slot.
Yes, such drives exist. Well, one model exists, namely the Plextor PX-716AL/SW-BL, but it costs $150! One hundred dollars (or more) is an awful high premium on a mere disc loading mechanism. I'm surprised they sell any at that price.
But why doesn't anybody else make such a drive?
Feature: Slot-loading
Okay, so we've had slot-loading CD players in cars for years and years, and I like it. Minimal visible footprint, very slick interface, no clunky, plastic trays or faceplates that may or may not match your computer. And if you're modding your computer, or using it in a new one, there's no need for painting, dying, stealth doors, or any sort of mechanical hiding mechanism. All you have to do is cut a slot.
Yes, such drives exist. Well, one model exists, namely the Plextor PX-716AL/SW-BL, but it costs $150! One hundred dollars (or more) is an awful high premium on a mere disc loading mechanism. I'm surprised they sell any at that price.
But why doesn't anybody else make such a drive?
they do... (Score:2)
http://ukdvdr.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=194 56 [ukdvdr.co.uk]
also cheaper and in dollars:
http://www.shentech.com/pidvsllodldv.html [shentech.com]
But I guess you want a full sized one.
It would be more trick stuff a slimline one in, and anyway at that price and size you could slip 2 in!
You'll need an interface adaptor I guess, or one of those "laptop CD drivers external case" type things.