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| [* black] Hmmm… This optical drive feels Wii-ly heavy. Appearing much larger than [guide|814|most optical drives|stepid=4423], we take to the scales! | |
| [* black] ''424.2 grams!'' That means that the optical drive accounts for nearly a third of the 1.5-kg device. | |
| - | [* black] We suspect that the large optical drive may be a bi-product of the larger motherboard underneath. Since the motherboard likely takes up the entire surface area beneath the lower metal frame, Nintendo may have gone with a clunkier, cheaper optical drive to keep costs low. |
| + | [* black] We suspect that the large optical drive may be a bi-product of the larger motherboard underneath. A case expansive enough to accomodate the motherboard leaves some extra room for a bigger optical drive. |
| + | [* icon_note] Possible benefits to using a clunkier disc-reader could be reduced cost, quieter operation, or improved longevity over a slimmer drive. |