simple: amiga cd-drives different from pc ones

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when i get 3.5/9

i will need to install via cd (i know i could do it through network - but lets not consider that a possib)

is there any difference in cd-drives that my current PC uses and an amiga uses?

i have a lot of spare cd-drives around what do i need to make it work for the amiga - OR do i need a special collaboration of hardware?

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hmm, well i have all sorts of IDE cables. but, i have not got a 2.5-3.5 one. looks like ill have to get one!

thanks anyway.
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ANOTHER QUESTION: could i use one of my DVD-RW too on the AMIGA 1200

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what you suggesting then. i get cd-rw hardware which is also 2.5"? thus, 2.5-2.5 cable?,.

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so guys can you clear this up here:

1 - if i use a PC cd drive (rw/rom) i CAN use it?

2 - if so, i WILL need a 2.5 - 3.5 IDE cable YES?

3 - can i also do the same with DVD-RWs?

4 - like on PC will the optical drive be auto-detectable?

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where can i find 2.5 - > 3.5 cables guys?

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might try and get it simply on ebay

i could get away with getting QUITE SIMPLY the 2.5" - 3.5" IDE cable right?

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looking on eBay for 2.5 - 3.5 IDE cable. you guys sure it dont involve a USB slot. i mean, it is exactly the same as your normal IDE connector for PC right except 2.5 / 3.5 ??

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-5-Laptop-to-3-5-IDE-Hard-Drive-Adaptor-Cable_W0QQitemZ9705639972QQcategoryZ41994QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

like the above which says HDD cable. of course, that should do the trick too

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excellent samuri. thats cleared all that up

still WAITING for eCheque to clear for A1200  :madashell:

looking forward to it though!