if you have USB connectors on the PC and the laptop, it should work, provided that both machines are running a recent enough version of Windows. Win98SE is the minimum needed for reliable function, and Windows 2000 or XP is best.
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I want an external CDRW drive...but cannot find out from the online sources if the same external drive for a PC can be used for a laptop? USB connection. Anyone know? THANKS!

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