Will an external dvd drive work with tablets?

[Maxheader]

Specifically a galaxy tab "a"?...tia

I've read conflicting reports that some os won't accept the drive. Android 10?

[claudette]

1. Didn't work on mine

Samsung 10" but I can't guarantee that it wasn't my fault.

[ramblin_dave]

2. This amazon link suggests you can

There are probably other products

https://www.amazon.com/External-Smartphone-Projector-Available-Compatible/dp/B08MT6HZNM

[Pobeka]

3. I would guess not.

Because it takes a lot of power to drive the motor for a dvd, and the usb ports on tablets in general are built not to deliver power, just provide communications and also to receive power.

Just a guess though. If the external dvd drive has it's own power adaptor I could see it working.

You'll have to read the details for any particular drive you are considering to know for sure.

[TygrBright]

4. If you have a desktop with a DVD drive...

You may be able to attach the tablet to the desktop and transfer information that way.

helpfully,
Bright

[intrepidity]

5. Interesting question, have never considered it

I agree with the poster above who mentions the power issue.

Beyond that, it's hard to imagine why it shouldn't work (especially if it is only for reading/viewing content), so please report any findings, because now I want to do it also.