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I just bought an HP Pavilion desktop TP01 and realized it has no optical drive.  I would like a  CD/DVD writer.  Do I just buy one? What kind? Or take this pc back and get one with?  My former PC died and suddenly I didn't do my research.  Thanks.

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You're very welcome. 

 

It's not very long.  Approximately 20 inches. 

 

You can always add a USB extension cable to it. 

 

 

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Hi:

 

Any USB external DVD drive should work for you.

 

I have this one for example:

 

Amazon.com: ASUS ASUS LITE Portable USB 2.0 Slim 8X DVD/ Burner +/- Rewriter External Drive, Compati...

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Thanks for the reply.  Is the cord on your Asus long enough for PC?

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You're very welcome. 

 

It's not very long.  Approximately 20 inches. 

 

You can always add a USB extension cable to it. 

 

 

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