I am looking to buy a tablet PC, but I need one that can read from the DVD drive
while in tablet mode. It seems like some of the convertible units can only use
the DVD drive when in laptop mode.

Are there any tablets that can use a DVD drive in tablet mode? Better yet....do
any tablet PCs have DVD-burners (dual-layer preferable) yet?

I've got two convertibles and a slate here, and all will use a USB DVD setup
in either mode. I'm guessing you're "tablet mode" is when the screen on a
convertible is turn around and down over the keyboard. I've really never
heard of an external DVD drive not working either way.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"TJM" <tjm@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>I am looking to buy a tablet PC, but I need one that can read from the DVD
>drive
> while in tablet mode. It seems like some of the convertible units can
> only use
> the DVD drive when in laptop mode.
>
> Are there any tablets that can use a DVD drive in tablet mode? Better
> yet....do
> any tablet PCs have DVD-burners (dual-layer preferable) yet?
>
>

Hey TJM, you pussy, I see you disappeared from the Patriots NG real
quick. Pussy. Couldn't take the heat when the Pats crushed your
pathetic team, huh?

J D Sal

> I've got two convertibles and a slate here, and all will use a USB DVD setup
> in either mode. I'm guessing you're "tablet mode" is when the screen on a
> convertible is turn around and down over the keyboard. I've really never
> heard of an external DVD drive not working either way.

Chris,

I was wondering if any convertibles allow the use of the built-in DVD drive
while in tablet mode, rather than using a USB external drive. The whole idea is
to have the comfort and ergonomics of using a tablet PC while also utilizing the
built-in DVD drive. I would like to access a mapping program on DVD that I use
frequently when I travel. Also, it would be nice to watch DVD movies while in
tablet mode.

I don't see why not, although I haven't used a Tablet PC with any built-in
drives. 8-) Might be a good question to ask the OEMs who have put drives
in their models before you purchase.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"TJM" <tjm@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>> I've got two convertibles and a slate here, and all will use a USB DVD
>> setup
>> in either mode. I'm guessing you're "tablet mode" is when the screen on
>> a
>> convertible is turn around and down over the keyboard. I've really never
>> heard of an external DVD drive not working either way.
>
> Chris,
>
> I was wondering if any convertibles allow the use of the built-in DVD
> drive
> while in tablet mode, rather than using a USB external drive. The whole
> idea is
> to have the comfort and ergonomics of using a tablet PC while also
> utilizing the
> built-in DVD drive. I would like to access a mapping program on DVD that
> I use
> frequently when I travel. Also, it would be nice to watch DVD movies
> while in
> tablet mode.
>
>

> I don't see why not, although I haven't used a Tablet PC with any built-in
> drives. 8-) Might be a good question to ask the OEMs who have put drives
> in their models before you purchase.

I checked the user manual for the Gateway M275 convertible tablet and it says
you can use the modular bay DVD drive while in tablet mode. It would seem any
convertible tablet with a modular bay DVD drive will be able to utilize the
drive while in laptop or tablet mode operation.

Yippee!

I have a Fujitsu Lifebook convertable. It defaults to locking down the
internal drive bay while in tablet mode but this can be overridden, either
permanently with a control panel change or on a session basis through a
system tray click. I'm guessing that the thinking must be that while in
tablet mode, you don't want the DVD tray coming out accidently as you hold
the tablet.

"TJM" wrote:

> > I don't see why not, although I haven't used a Tablet PC with any built-in
> > drives. 8-) Might be a good question to ask the OEMs who have put drives
> > in their models before you purchase.
>
> I checked the user manual for the Gateway M275 convertible tablet and it says
> you can use the modular bay DVD drive while in tablet mode. It would seem any
> convertible tablet with a modular bay DVD drive will be able to utilize the
> drive while in laptop or tablet mode operation.
>
> Yippee!
>
>
>

I have the Acer 302 with the built in DVD drive and use it regularly in
tablet mode to watch DVD movies.

John... Visio MVP

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"TJM" <tjm@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>> I've got two convertibles and a slate here, and all will use a USB DVD
>> setup
>> in either mode. I'm guessing you're "tablet mode" is when the screen on
>> a
>> convertible is turn around and down over the keyboard. I've really never
>> heard of an external DVD drive not working either way.
>
> Chris,
>
> I was wondering if any convertibles allow the use of the built-in DVD
> drive
> while in tablet mode, rather than using a USB external drive. The whole
> idea is
> to have the comfort and ergonomics of using a tablet PC while also
> utilizing the
> built-in DVD drive. I would like to access a mapping program on DVD that
> I use
> frequently when I travel. Also, it would be nice to watch DVD movies
> while in
> tablet mode.
>
>

> I have the Acer 302 with the built in DVD drive and use it regularly in
> tablet mode to watch DVD movies.
>
> John... Visio MVP

Good to hear, John.....good to hear.

It just seems ridiculous to not have an optical drive for a tablet PC these
days. I know 802.11g allows rapid transfer of files to and from the tablet's
HDD, but the large storage capacity of a DVD drive is just too useful to not
integrate into a well-designed tablet PC.


> Need stencils or ideas? http://www.mvps.org/visio/3rdparty.htm
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> "TJM" <tjm@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:3728aaF57qmt2U1@individual.net...
> >> I've got two convertibles and a slate here, and all will use a USB DVD
> >> setup
> >> in either mode. I'm guessing you're "tablet mode" is when the screen on
> >> a
> >> convertible is turn around and down over the keyboard. I've really never
> >> heard of an external DVD drive not working either way.
> >
> > Chris,
> >
> > I was wondering if any convertibles allow the use of the built-in DVD
> > drive
> > while in tablet mode, rather than using a USB external drive. The whole
> > idea is
> > to have the comfort and ergonomics of using a tablet PC while also
> > utilizing the
> > built-in DVD drive. I would like to access a mapping program on DVD that
> > I use
> > frequently when I travel. Also, it would be nice to watch DVD movies
> > while in
> > tablet mode.
> >
> >
>
>

I also own an Acer. The DVD works well in both modes. And even lf you
accidentally press the eject button you can just push the tray back in.
no problem.
Jan


"John Marshall, MVP" wrote:

> I have the Acer 302 with the built in DVD drive and use it regularly in
> tablet mode to watch DVD movies.
>
> John... Visio MVP
>
> Need stencils or ideas? http://www.mvps.org/visio/3rdparty.htm
> Need VBA examples? http://www.mvps.org/visio/VBA.htm
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> "TJM" <tjm@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:3728aaF57qmt2U1@individual.net...
> >> I've got two convertibles and a slate here, and all will use a USB DVD
> >> setup
> >> in either mode. I'm guessing you're "tablet mode" is when the screen on
> >> a
> >> convertible is turn around and down over the keyboard. I've really never
> >> heard of an external DVD drive not working either way.
> >
> > Chris,
> >
> > I was wondering if any convertibles allow the use of the built-in DVD
> > drive
> > while in tablet mode, rather than using a USB external drive. The whole
> > idea is
> > to have the comfort and ergonomics of using a tablet PC while also
> > utilizing the
> > built-in DVD drive. I would like to access a mapping program on DVD that
> > I use
> > frequently when I travel. Also, it would be nice to watch DVD movies
> > while in
> > tablet mode.
> >
> >
>
>
>

"TJM" <tjm@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>> I have the Acer 302 with the built in DVD drive and use it regularly in
>> tablet mode to watch DVD movies.
>>
>> John... Visio MVP
>
> Good to hear, John.....good to hear.
>
> It just seems ridiculous to not have an optical drive for a tablet PC
> these
> days. I know 802.11g allows rapid transfer of files to and from the
> tablet's
> HDD, but the large storage capacity of a DVD drive is just too useful to
> not
> integrate into a well-designed tablet PC.

Not really, there is a question of size and wieght. The wieght of the 302 is
not insignificant and at times I wish I had a tablet that wieghed half as
much.

John... Visio MVP

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Stop replying with the answer's I'm about to reply with John ;)

I'm sitting here on a train with my gorgeous, lightweight M200 on my lap,
reading that previous post thinking "NOOOOOO the weight, the power drain,
NOOOOOOOOooo"



--
Pete Wright
Author of ADO.NET Novice to Pro for Apress
www.petewright.org


"John Marshall, MVP" <lancucki@stonehenge.ca> wrote in message
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>
> "TJM" <tjm@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:37589iF59a5iiU1@individual.net...
>>> I have the Acer 302 with the built in DVD drive and use it regularly in
>>> tablet mode to watch DVD movies.
>>>
>>> John... Visio MVP
>>
>> Good to hear, John.....good to hear.
>>
>> It just seems ridiculous to not have an optical drive for a tablet PC
>> these
>> days. I know 802.11g allows rapid transfer of files to and from the
>> tablet's
>> HDD, but the large storage capacity of a DVD drive is just too useful to
>> not
>> integrate into a well-designed tablet PC.
>
> Not really, there is a question of size and wieght. The wieght of the 302
> is not insignificant and at times I wish I had a tablet that wieghed half
> as much.
>
> John... Visio MVP
>
> Need stencils or ideas? http://www.mvps.org/visio/3rdparty.htm
> Need VBA examples? http://www.mvps.org/visio/VBA.htm
> Common Visio Questions http://www.mvps.org/visio/common_questions.htm
>

Tooting your own horn, Pete? What's the engineer got to do now? 8-) Some
day there does need to be a break-through in batteries. I'm glad my DVD
drive is external and that I'd rather not mess with it on a flight,
otherwise I could run down the battery before Dances With Wolves,
(director's cut at 236 minutes) was completed. 8-)
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Pete Wright" <peterjwright******.com> wrote in message
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> Stop replying with the answer's I'm about to reply with John ;)
>
> I'm sitting here on a train with my gorgeous, lightweight M200 on my lap,
> reading that previous post thinking "NOOOOOO the weight, the power drain,
> NOOOOOOOOooo"
>
>
>
> --
> Pete Wright
> Author of ADO.NET Novice to Pro for Apress
> www.petewright.org

Pete Wright wrote:
> Stop replying with the answer's I'm about to reply with John ;)
>
> I'm sitting here on a train with my gorgeous, lightweight M200 on my
> lap,



Mind !! heat there sterilizes the male
J.

Ah that's ok - I've done my reproductive bit for humanity.


--
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Author of ADO.NET Novice to Pro for Apress
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"J" <00@SPAM.NOT> wrote in message
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> Pete Wright wrote:
>> Stop replying with the answer's I'm about to reply with John ;)
>>
>> I'm sitting here on a train with my gorgeous, lightweight M200 on my
>> lap,
>
>
>
> Mind !! heat there sterilizes the male
> J.