IDVD 08 third party DVD drives

Hi all
Is anyone aware of a 3rd party USB powered DVD drive to use with iDVD '08?
I know i can upgrade the drive but i was hoping to find an external option....and hopefully cheaper!
Thanks
Nick

Hi Nick
Take a look here:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6322304&#6322304
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6346673&#6346673
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5175030&#5175030
Hope this helps but if not just come on back.

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