Hello,

I am researching hardware options before I make a move from a rackmount to a latpop based DAW. My current system has a nice PLEXTOR DVD/CD drive that I use for burning masters and archiving. I could use this drive with an external enclosure and USB connection to my new laptop. Alternatively, the laptop I am leaning toward, the ASUS Z62F, has an internal DVD option. I know the PLEXTOR works well, but I am wondering if anyone has experience with laptop DVD drives, especially on ASUS machines. If the internal drive is just as good, it would be simpler to just use it and not futz around with external enclosures.

Thanks.

Dave