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On the new Y50 ordering page, tab "Tech Specs" it indicates the Y50 would rely on an external dvd drive
>> External BD/DVDhttp://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y50/#techspecs On the tab "Features" it says
>> Integrated Optical Drive
Watch movies, burn music and photos, and load software and games without an internet connection with the integrated DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ drive.
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y50/#features Which is correct? In the pictures, I don't see a slot on either side for a DVD.

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