my experience in working with people who have subnotebooks and they always end up carrying their external optical drive with them most of the time. so they've gained some space on the computer itself but added complexity in the form of an external drive and cable. i personally wouldn't buy a laptop with a built-in optical drive because it's simply too common a form of data/media distribution. i often have to burn cds or dvds for clients from my powerbook. plus, if i need something from them or just feel like watching a movie i'm going to need that optical drive anyway.
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