A:AnswerYes, you can use an external DVD drive, which will connect to any available USB port. However, you may not be able to run the program you want to rip music since it runs on Chrome OS rather than Windows.
A:AnswerNope! I would get a MacBook if you are not planning on utilizing Microsoft products! Why would this even be a thought! All you would do was slow down the chrome book by adding all that extra downloads! At that point you should just take the money save it up and get yourself a MacBook for another $650 you can get one right at Best Buy!