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They're mainly used for computers that lack one (usually small netbooks) but could be used as secondary CD-ROM drives.

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LG 8x External USB 2.0 Double-Layer DVD RW/CD-RW Drive is an external cd drive

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Use an external DVD/ CD drive


Where can one buy an external cd rom drive?

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