Samsung external CD/DVD reader/writer

Since I have an Asus Eee PC 900 model netbook, I have absolutely no removeable rewritable media drive available to read optical media.

So.., I opted for an externel Samsung (TSSTCorp CDDVDW SE-S084B) CD/DVD+-R/W USB 2.0 drive, bus-powered for transportability.

I must admit, the performance when plugged in correctly (the fat USB-plug *MUST* be plugged into a bus-powered connector, and the additional USB-plug must also be plugged in for optimal performance), was SURPRISINGLY effecient! It read video-DVDs on-the-fly, burnt both (-) and (+) recordable DVDs fast, error-free and stable. And last but not least, it didn't make any noticeable noise, just a little *swish* here and there from the disc spinning up inside.

Mah' GLOBEs ;P

Apparently these skating sneakers do not cover "nerd-use". They're supposed to be for skating, yet, they do not hold up as regular walking shoes. My right shoe, after 2-3 months, now has a big hole in it's sole, and the sole is beginning to peal back from the shoe itself. Even the rubber-lining around the sole is beginning to peel off.

I'm hesitant to say this, but: DO NOT BUY GLOBE SHOES!