It has NO CD/DVD drive?? Is there any way to add one? I've never seen this before--guess I'm Old-School.
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We have the Lenovo in our business and at first I was leery of it not having a cd/dvd drive. I realized that most programs can be downloaded now from the internet. I set this computer up without a disc, even though one is included with the computer when you buy it. However, for the rare occasions you may want to play a cd or dvd, for around $30 you can buy an external cd/dvd drive and just plug it in. Put into the search field on Amazon the words "external cd/dvd" and you get many good ones to choose from.
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No, there is no CD/DVD drive. It's an ultra small form factor. You can certainly use a USB drive if you need that functionality. I've seen a Lenovo specific one that mounts right to the adapter plate that mounts the workstation.
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You have to add an external USB based CD/DVD drive. Lenovo makes one, there are many others as well that will work.
377602
You can purchase a free standing drive unit that connects by USB. I have one and used it to load programs.
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You can add an external USB drive for 25 and up. Get good quality. Easy plug & play.
377604
This unit does NOT have CD/DVD drive however you can buy an external optical drive separately for about $20. Since I don't use the drive daily its really not a big deal not having it attached to the actual computer.
1034706
you are smart to ask this question. I assumed that it came with DVD slot - but NOPE - NO DVD slot
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Dell has told me via chat that they sell a dvd drive for this computer. I was told to contact their parts department. I have not done this yet because I already have an external drive from my old laptop. And I'm not sure if its a big deal.
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Does anyone have any recommendations for purchasing an external CD/DVD drive? Will any one do?
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No...this has no cd or dvd built in to it...you have to use an external drive
2229210
There is not a CD-ROM drive. I do believe you can buy a portable CD-ROM at Best Buy, Target and etc that you can plug in to the machine from the USB port.
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It does not come with cd/dvd drive. This was fine for my needs because I don't use them very often and it reduces the size considerably. When I need use a cd/dvd, I use an external cd/dvd drive which connects to the laptop via USB & works great.
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To my knowledge they all should come with a cd/dvd drive. Mine did but all I have worked with have as well.
1944111
I honestly can't remember if it came with a disc or a software because I didn't use any. It worked right out of the box (I recommend formatting it first though). Do you need a software? If you do, you can probably download it from their website.
312551
No CD/DVD drive on this model, you would need to add the Apple USB SuperDrive as an accessory.
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DVD drive is not included. You will need to purchase an external DVD drive if you need one.
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No CD/DVD Drive is included in this laptop. An external drive can be purchased and used through a USB connection. Hope this helps
5367
This item is out of stock, and our specs does no indicate if this all-in-one is equipped with a DVD/CD or not..
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Sooo if 3 people answered that this laptop does not come with a CD drive then why does mine have one? and the picture shows a CD drive?
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Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.) It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?) But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-) Brian Newberry
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no. this machine do not have any cd/dvd drive (cause it is lightweight). you can buy an external unit if you want. but to be honest, rarely you will need a dvd unit.
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No. No cd/DVD drive. Most programs have online drivers so i haven't missed having a physical drive.