I'll be able to use the external dvd drive on microsoft surface?

I like really the surface so far and I was wondering if I'll be able to use an external dvd drive on the surface because there only 1 usb port.

Yes.

You can attach an external USB hub or port replicator and connect USB devices to one. And, if connected to the network, you can use the DVD player on any other computer network with any active permissinns and sharing.

http://www.StorageReview.com/samsung_intros_wireless_optical_drive_and_portable_bluray_writer

In addition, there are at least a DVD player wireless.

Tom Ferguson

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