Will an external dvd drive work with tablets?

Specifically a galaxy tab "a"?...tia

I've read conflicting reports that some os won't accept the drive. Android 10?

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Will an external dvd drive work with tablets? (Original post)	Maxheader	Feb 2023	OP
Didn't work on mine	claudette	Feb 2023	#1
This amazon link suggests you can	ramblin_dave	Feb 2023	#2
I would guess not.	Pobeka	Feb 2023	#3
If you have a desktop with a DVD drive...	TygrBright	Feb 2023	#4
Interesting question, have never considered it	intrepidity	Feb 2023	#5

Response to Maxheader (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2023, 10:19 AM

claudette (1,589 posts)

1. Didn't work on mine

Samsung 10" but I can't guarantee that it wasn't my fault.

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Response to Maxheader (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2023, 10:30 AM

ramblin_dave (1,540 posts)

2. This amazon link suggests you can

There are probably other products

https://www.amazon.com/External-Smartphone-Projector-Available-Compatible/dp/B08MT6HZNM

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Response to Maxheader (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2023, 11:37 AM

Pobeka (4,999 posts)

3. I would guess not.

Because it takes a lot of power to drive the motor for a dvd, and the usb ports on tablets in general are built not to deliver power, just provide communications and also to receive power.

Just a guess though. If the external dvd drive has it's own power adaptor I could see it working.

You'll have to read the details for any particular drive you are considering to know for sure.

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Wed Feb 15, 2023, 12:46 PM

TygrBright (20,434 posts)

4. If you have a desktop with a DVD drive...

You may be able to attach the tablet to the desktop and transfer information that way.

helpfully,
Bright

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Response to Maxheader (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2023, 04:19 PM

intrepidity (6,788 posts)

5. Interesting question, have never considered it

I agree with the poster above who mentions the power issue.

Beyond that, it's hard to imagine why it shouldn't work (especially if it is only for reading/viewing content), so please report any findings, because now I want to do it also.

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