Lightweight travel laptop with DVD drive

ssx on 29/08/2013 - 10:18

I'm looking for a laptop for the train that has a DVD drive, is smallish and light and runs Win7.

Anyone know of any models? I've been looking but most don't have an optical/DVD drive.

Laptop is for an over 60yr old lady (if this helps narrow things down.)

TIA!

Comments

MasterNoob on 29/08/2013 - 10:22

Get an ultrabook and a portable DVD drive! That way, you can still enjoy lightweight and be able to carry the drive in a small pouch when needed. :)
ssx on 29/08/2013 - 10:53

I don't think that would work for her - it would be too much carrying an extra thing and having to plug it in.

Ultrabook would be ideal, but she would need a DVD drive built in, otherwise I probably will end up doing tech support every other day :(
scotty on 29/08/2013 - 11:55
My wife has a Lenovo ThinkPad S430 and it's great.

1.8kg (not exactly ultrabook-light, but light-enough for laptop at this size)

DVD RW built in

14.1" 1600x900 display

Ivy Bridge i7, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, etc…

The only problem is that it's no longer sold on Lenovo's website. You might also want to look at T430s, but it's a lot more expensive.
- ssx on 29/08/2013 - 12:16
  
  Ah - should have read that last line…couldn't find any for sale.
  
  T430's are a bit pricey - looking at sub 1500
plmko on 29/08/2013 - 16:17

You want a Vaio S 13"

They are at clearance prices now and are compatible with a Slate battery to double the battery life.