10 best usb optical drives

• Plug & play. Easy to use,powered by USB port. No external driver and Power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD driver will be detected
• High speed. Compatible with USB3. 0 and backwards compatible with USB2. 0 , bringing faster data transmission speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps) and stable performance with strong fault tolerance
• Intelligent tech. Designed with eject button so that you never have to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD drive. The copper mesh technology of this external component, you can be rest assured of stable data transmission
• Trendy design. Brushed texture shell brings trendy sight and touch enjoyment. Embedded cable design, worry- off cable missing any when and where
• Wide compatibility. Ideal for various devices. It supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8. 1/10, Linux, all version Mac OS system. For the desktops, Please connect the device to the back USB port of the motherboard for normal use

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this work with windows
Answer:	It should work with Windows 8 though I only used with Windows 10. If you insert a DVD and a video player does not start up, you may need a player that will recognize the drive. On a recommendation from a friend, I installed "VLC media player" and this app opens when I insert a DVD into the Riodadas player. VLC is a free and open source media player that works with all Windows versions. You can get the player here: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/
Question:	Can this be used to install windows 10 without the need to somehow install a driver first? it's rather tough to do that when trying to install an os
Answer:	This is basically a laptop optical drive in an external case with USB connection. I would think so. If the installation disk contains the installation software and the computer can access a USB device then it should. Changes to the boot device may be required.
Question:	Does this play games like sims
Answer:	It's played all my games without so much of a skip.
Question:	Does this work on macs
Answer:	Won't work with Mac 10.15.7! It was working before; now it seems useless. I see someone else is having this issue.

Product description

LG GP65NB60 8X USB 2.0 Ultra Slim Portable DVDRW External Drive w/ M DISC, Retail (Black) 14 millimeter Height Ultra Slim Portable DVD Writer Drive USB 2.0 interface (up to 480Mbits/s, USB 3.0 Compatible) Max 8x DVDR Write Speed Max 24x CD Write Speed Slim Design with Cyberlink Software M Disc compatible support for Windows 10 and MAC OS

• 14 millimeter height ultra slim portable DVD writer drive
• USB 2.0 interface (upto 480Mbits/s, USB 3.0 Compatible)
• Max 8x DVDR write speed
• Max 24x CD write speed
• Slim design. Video memory requirement:64 MB or higher (128 MB recommended)
• Slim Design
• With Cyberlink Software
• M Disc

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this require two USB ports to work
Answer:	USB 2.0 is the *type* of USB port. Currently we are up to USB 3.0 which is even faster. This will work in a USB 3.0 port and you don't need blazing speed to read a DVD.
Question:	does it need external power or just usb
Answer:	no just power from USB port
Question:	I'm sorry. i'm computer illiterate. can i use this to burn my music to a dvd-rw disc
Answer:	I think it would burn music to a dvd-rw disc no problem, but if it was just music, and no video, you should only need a cd-rw disc and not a dvd disc. It burns anything! Good luck!
Question:	Does it work with Windows
Answer:	Perhaps this is info is too late, but I had this LG drive for about 6 months using it with Win-7.I just upgraded to Windows 10 last week, and the drive works just fine. I didn't have to update any drivers or anything.Unless Window 10 found the drivers and installed them in the background, so I didn't notice, but the bottom line is that it works fine.

Product description

The Dell DW316 allows you to enjoy clear color picture & sound clarity of CD's & DVD's Ability to read/write CDs & read DVDs. This product is compatible with the following systems Latitude 5285 2-in-1.

• Dvdrw (R DL)/ DVD-RAM
• 24x (CD)/ 8x (DVD) read speed
• 24x (CD)/ 8x (DVDR)/ 6x (DVDR DL) write speed

User questions & answers

Question:	Anyone noticed the usb cable provided seems like usb 2 instead usb
Answer:	Indeed, the cable is USB 2, not 3. This shouldn't be an issue, though, because the drive speed is the limiting factor. Reading & writing CDs & DVDs (not Blu-Ray disks) is slow enough that USB 3's high data rates are wasted.
Question:	Will it play bluray disk also
Answer:	Im sorry, the product will not play blue ray
Question:	can it be used with a mac? I have a new macbook pro running yosemite
Answer:	Yes it does work on Mac, BUT the drive will not mount until you insert a disc into the drive. I tested this on both Yosemite and Sierra. On Sierra, I tested it against USB-c, which is the smaller port found on newer (2017 and forward) Macbook Pros. I used a USB-c to USB-a adapter to do so. It worked fine.
Question:	Will this play on Windows
Answer:	will this work on a lenovo ideapad with windows 10

Product features

Dell DW316 External USB Slim DVD R/W Optical Drive 429-AAUX

- Plug and play

The Dell External USB Slim DVD +/– RW Optical Drive is a plug and play disc burning and disc playing solution that you can use with a USB port.

- At home or on the go

Simply plug the low profile (14mm), lightweight (200g) drive into your Ultrabook or notebook's USB port and you'll be ready to play or burn your favorite DVD or CD at home in even a small workspace. Or, place the drive in your bag to take this functionality with you.

Product description

About Our Product

Currently, it's the best way to get an external DVD RW Burner, if your slim laptop or desktop has no internal DVD drive. Not need any additional software and extra power supply, plug and play. High-speed USB 3.0 CD DVD RW Burner with low impedance and anti-interference ability, bringing you smooth and fast experience for watching movies, listening to music, installing softwares or system, burning discs. Portable Compact Design:Slim, lightweight, shock-resistant design, and just slips easily into your travel bag.



Emergency Eject Hole.

Powered by only one USB 3.0 connector, no need extra power cable, faster speed bring you better experience than old USB 2.0 drive. Just plug in computer, it will be recognized automatically within seconds, then you can press pop-up button, put in disc and enjoy movies, music, burn discs or install software/system, etc.



Tips

♦ This is a universal CD/DVD drive burner, not a Blu-ray drive, can not play Blu ray discs.

♦ Please connect the laptop external power supply when you use this external optical drive.

♦ Because of the limitations of the Chrome OS, this external optical drive can not work with Chrome OS and Chromebook.

♦ This protable CD/DVD drive can not work with TV, car, smartphone.

♦ Before you using the External CD/DVD Drive, please make sure your computer has a "Media Player''.

♦ If you find the External CD/DVD Drive start out a little slow, please wait for 5-10 seconds.

♦ Windows 10 system is advised to install VLC Media player to play DVD and CD. We suggested that you download the 3.0 drive for windows 10, then it will work. For the desktop, please connect the device to the USB port of the motherboard for normal use.

♦ If your windows 10 start up delay, please connect both USB 3.0 data cable and power supply cable to make sure it has enough power.

• 📀【High Writing and Reading Speed】 Max 8x DVDR Write Speed and Max 24x CD Write Speed provide high writing and reading speed
• 📀【Wide Compatible】This external dvd cd drive is compatible with Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 10/8/7,Mac ios(ios 8.6 to 10.14). And perfect for PC, Laptop, Comprehensive Computer, Internal PC hard disk reader
• 📀【Plug and Play Technology】Powered by USB port so just plug it into your USB port and the DVD driver will be detected. Don’t need to install software to set up driver
• 📀【Advanced USB3.0 Technology】 USB 3.0 provides fast data transfer speed and stable performance to record CD/ music/ videos/ install software or create CD/DVD backup disc ( also compatible with USB2.0)
• 📀【Ingenious Design】 This ultra-slim CD/DVD player for laptops equipped with an eject button so that you needn't worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD drive. Besides, the copper mesh technology of this external component, you can be rest assured of stable data transmission

User questions & answers

Question:	will this play dvd's on a Dell i5 8gen touchscreen laptop
Answer:	If your laptop has a USB port, yes.
Question:	Can i use this on a acer chromebook laptop
Answer:	I don't know, I use a Microsoft based system. My understanding is that Chromebook is a cloud based storage system, you'll have to do some research.
Question:	Can I put my Hallmark card maker dvd in and then print from it
Answer:	Yes , this neat little unit rips photo CD's like a champ , rips mucic cd's, and DVD's , plays movies , as well as yes , you can put your hallmark cd into it and it will work.
Question:	If i hook this up in my vehicle can i use it like a cd player and listen to music
Answer:	Product Description states: '♦ This protable CD/DVD drive can not work with TV, car, smartphone.'

Product description

It is a CD/DVD player, doesn't support burn to CD/DVD/BD. It doesn't support TV, car player, Chromebook and non-Windows tablet.



【SUPPORTS PLUG AND PLAY FUNCTION】No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD drive will be detected. USB 3.0 DVD drive is a perfect companion for computers without the internal drive.

【Powered by USB 3.0】High speed USB 3.0 external DVD drive with 100% durable brand new DVD loader and low impedance & anti-interference ability, bring you fast and more smooth experience. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0.

【HIGH COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES】 This external drive is well compatible with 98SE / ME / 2003 / XP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Linux, os 8.6 or above system.It is ideal for APPLE / DELL / SONY / SAMSUNG / ASUS / ACER / HP and other brands laptops, ultrabook, PC or desktop that without drive hardware.





Type: 8X DVD Player

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Housing Material: Plastic

Color: White

Net dimensions: 147mm x 18mm x 142mm

Net Weight: 305g

Gross Weight: 400g

Warranty: 1 year



Product Specification



Read Speed (max.)

DVD: 8x, CD: 24x



Write Speed (Not Support)

• Supports plug and Play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD drive will be detected. Comes with standard with an eject button so that you never have to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD optical drive.
• It supports laptop, all-in-one desktop and tower computer, supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8. 1/10, Linux, all version Mac OS system. Compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.0, bringing you faster data transmission speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps) and stable performance with strong fault tolerance.
• Embedded cable design, made with premium wire drawing material, enough fashionable and scratch-proof exterior. Net weight is 0.67 lbs (305g), 0.72" (18mm) in height. This external drive is slim, lightweight, compact and portable.
• It's only a DVD/CD reader, can't burn CD/DVD/BD discs. Allow you to watch movies, listen to music, install software. Support CD-R, CD-ROM, CD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD discs.
• We offer one-year after sales service. More than ten years of experience in optical drives allows us to have the ability to provide you with premium quality products and lifetime professional tech support. We cherish your trust, please feel free to contact us.

• USB 3.0- USB dvd drive external 3.0 providing you fast data transfer speed and also compatible with USB 2.0. It is a great drive which not only a reader, but also writer / rewriter / burner, you can backup files, listen to music, watch videos, install software with your computers.
• Plug& Play- The DVD Drive doesn't need any driver or external power. Powered and transfering data by the USB cable. With in/ out button to plug and play your disc. USB 3.0 DVD dirve is a perfect companion for computers.
• Compatibility- The external cd/ dvd drive is ideal for PC, notebook, laptop, ultrabook or desktop that without drive hardware. It also well compatible with Windows XP/ 2003/ Vista/ 7/ 8, Linux, Mac os System. ( Not support TV, tablet, car player, Chromebook, Surface Pro, Ubuntu. )
• Portable& Fashion Appearance- The DVD drive is stylish and slim, portable for travel. The data cable is hidden behind which is made of premium material. The portable dvd drive is compact, lightweight and shockproof you can put this External CD/ DVD Drive Writer Player in the traveling bag or on your desk easily.
• Silent& Multifunctional - The external cd/dvd drive is quiet and noiseless, low power consumption, and impact resistant. Adopted unique intelligent burning technology, the CD drive supported DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW. Max DVD read speed 8X; Max CD read speed 24X and max CD burn speed 8X, and a powerful error correction capability.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will it work with samsung chromebook
Answer:	you will need to go to the lenovo sight and upload the new drivers for windows 10
Question:	Will this work to download editing software from CD into a laptop
Answer:	The device will play any media ask long as you have an application to open and play it.
Question:	Can someone confirm that this external dvd drive will be able to work with a asus chromebook laptop
Answer:	Hello BuyiT, thank you for your question. Yes, it is. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to respond or give us a call between the hours of 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday thru Friday at 1-800-654-8483. Thank you.
Question:	can this be connected in car by USB
Answer:	youd have to search different result

Product features

Why you choose us?

• Brand New Import Chip, Power Ability to Correct Errors, Shockproof, Low Level Noise.
• USB 3.0 CD drive provide faster data transfer speed, up to 5Gbps.
• Ultra Slim and Light Weight, Stylish Appearance Designed.
• Embedded Cable Design,convenient for carry.
• Plug & Play, easy to install and use. No software and external power supply needed, convenient to use.
• Strong ability of error correcting, anti-shock and noise reduction, low power consumption.
• ABS material, more sturdy and durable, protect the inner part perfectly.

Portable& More

The DVD drive is stylish and slim, portable for travel you can put this External CD Drive/ DVD Writer/ Player in the traveling bag or on your desk easily.

How to check whether the computer recognize the external drive

1. For IOS, go to System Preferences, check whether shows a CDs & DVDs icon.

2.For Windows, go to My Computer, go to mobile storage device, check if there is a external drive icon.

Specifications

• Interface:Standard USB 3.0 ( compatible with USB 2.0)
• Compatible Operation Systems:Windows XP/ 2003/ Vista/ 7/ 8, Linux, Mac os System and More. Not compatible with Microsoft Surface.
• Compatible with:PC,Laptop,Computer,Super PC and More
• Reading Speed:DVD-ROM 8X; CD-ROM 24X
• Writing Speed:CD-R 24X
• Net Weight:0.7lb
• Dimensions:5.6*5.6*0.75in
• Supportive Disk Size : 8cm, 12cm

Note

1. The external dvd/cd drive doesn't support TV,car player, tablet, PC tablet (such as Surface Pro), Chromebook, Ubuntu system.

2. It is unable to write blank DVD and burn files to DVD.

3. It doesn’t support blu-ray, 3D, 4K or 2K DVD.

4.For Macbook, if the external drive doesn't pop up on your computer, please put a disc into the drive and it will pop up.

5.If you use the dvd/cd drive on PC, it’s better to plug the drive into the back end interface for more strong power supply.

6.Don't place the external dvd/cd player close to any magnetic object.

7.Please use the external DVD/CD drive on other ports or use several discs to test it if the item doesn’t work.

8.Please make sure your computer has a media player. If not, you can download a VLC Media Player.

Product description

Specifications：



USB Interface: USB 3.0 (Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0.1.0).

Supported formats: DVD-ROM, DVD-video, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM/XA, CD-ROM, CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT.

Supported media types : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD RAM.

It is compatible with different devices like MacBook, iMac, Notebook, Desktop and Laptop. Support most major Systems,  Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS. (*Note: Do not work with Chromebook, and TV, car, smartphone.)



Multifunctional：



Multiple functions in one dvd drive which meets all your needs in your life. You can use it watch DVD movies, listen to music, install software, burn disc. No matter in daily use, study, office work or during a trip, this is the ideal one for you to select.



Compact and Portable：



This drive is also compact and light weight. The weight is only 520g, the size is 6.06in x 5.63in x 0.71in. Portable for travel, you can put this External CD Drive/ DVD Writer/ Player in the traveling bag and carry around wherever you go.



What You Get:



1x External DVD Drive

1x extra power supply cord

1x DVD drive case

1x User manual



 Tips:



1.The external dvd/cd drive doesn't support TV,car player, tablet, Chromebook and Ubuntu system.

2. The portable CD/DVD burner cannot play Blu-ray disc or game disc that over 8.5GB.

3. Windows 10 or above system is advised to install "VLC Media player" to play DVD and CD.

4. For the desktop, please connect the device to the USB port of the motherboard for normal use.

5. If the USB power supply is not strong enough, please use the extra data cable to connect an external power supply.

• Easy to Use: Apiker external CD/DVD drive for laptop is powered by USB port without requiring external driver or power. Just plug this external DVD drive into your USB, and then the drive will be detected and recognized automatically. With this CD/DVD drive, you can watch DVD movies, back up data, burn/rip discs,install software/system, etc. Plug and Play. Apiker USB CD player will make your life easier!
• High Speed Optical Drive: With advanced burning technology, this external disk drive can provide faster read, write and data transfer speed. Compatible with USB3.0, Apiker DVD external drive offers a maximum data transfer rate of 5Gbps, 20% faster than USB 2.0. Pictures and sounds quality are much more vivid and clearer when enjoying movies.
• Wide Compatibility: Apiker CD/ DVD player supports various operating system and discs. Ideal for Windows 10 / 8 / 7, Vista 7 / 8, XP, Linux, Mac OS10.6, PC, Desktop, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, etc.(NOTE: Blu-ray disk, Chromebook, TVs, Tablets are not supported )
• Appearance Design: Apiker external CD burner has a dual USB cable (Type-C), two additional USB ports, a Micro-SD slot, and a standard SD slot. This cd drive can be used on different devices and provide you high speed data transfer with strong fault tolerance. (Note: the USB flash drive and SD cards on the picture are not included in the package)
• Portable & Slim DVD Player/ Burner: Apiker external DVD burner is 6.06''L x 5.63''W x 0.71''H, slim, lightweight, portable. Equipped with thicker protective storage carrying case, the Optical Disk Drive is very suitable for home, office, library, school, travel. You can use it for entertainment, office and to learn or work anywhere and anytime.

User questions & answers

Question:	Hello, do you recommend a specific power supply? i will be using this with a surface pro 6 and would prefer an external power supply
Answer:	This works, but if you do not have the correct port, you have to get an adapter for around 20 bucks. My macbook pro needed a USB Type-C hub pro to use the apiker external drive.
Question:	Will this play a MP3 cd disc
Answer:	Don't know. It did not work upon arrival so I returned it and bought another brand.
Question:	What's the DC input for
Answer:	If the USB power supply is not strong enough, you can connect the extra data cable to the DC input port to connect an external power supply.
Question:	The drive is not detected when i plug it in. is there a driver download for this? i don't seem to have the cd/dvd section /driver in my device manager
Answer:	I had to get a USB type-C hub pro for the apiker to be used. Inserted directly into my macbook pro, the apiker wasn't being read.

• 【External DVD Drive with Wide Compatibility】 External cd/dvd drive for laptop PC Desktop Linux OS Apple Mac Macbook Pro. CD burner compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10, Linux, all versions of MAC OS. For the desktops, this usb cd drive must be connected to usb port on motherboard.
• 【DVD Burner -Plug & Play】 CD drive external usb, no need for external driver and power supply. Just plug it into your USB port, then our Amicool DVD driver will be detected and your happy journey begins.
• 【High Speed USB DVD Drive 3.0】Amicool cd rom drive adopted advanced burning technology, supported DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW. Max DVD read speed 8X; Max CD read speed 24X and max CD burn speed 8X. Our dvd drive external is compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 USB1.0, bringing you faster data transmission speed (max 5Gbps), plays music and movies with no lag or distortion.
• 【Portable External CD Drive - Slim & Compact】 Embedded cable design with slim lightweight body, this cd external drive can be slipped in your travel bag, and hooked up at any time, which makes it a companion for computers without the internal drive, take it with you to anywhere and anytime.
• 【Multifunctional Optical Drive】 Adopted intelligent burning technology, you can read/write/burn your disc or interrupt recording at your ease. Pop-up button and disc tray design makes it convenient to read or write discs.

User questions & answers

Question:	Did anyone have problems using this with windows
Answer:	Dec. 21, 2020: It's supposed to work with Windows 10 but it does not work. I didn't return it when I should have - hoped to get it to work but I didn't. Wasted money!
Question:	Will this play cd/dvd's on my lao top? is that what it is for
Answer:	Dec. 21, 2020: I have been unable to use this player. I wanted to return in but since it has so many positive reviews I decided to hang on to it and keep trying but it still is not working. Am I doing something wrong? I have an all-in-one HP with Windows 10 and it usually plays DVDs flawlessly but the DVD 'door' came off and it no longer works so I purchased this...it does not work. The disc goes in, then it makes all these grinding sounds and then-nothing. It stops. Before I throw it in the trash-any suggestions?
Question:	will this cd drive work for still photos and videos
Answer:	Yes!
Question:	Will I need to download a driver to install programs from CDs to my laptop or does it work like an internal drive since it's plug&play
Answer:	From page 5 of the Amicool User Manual: Precaution: Item 3. Whether the drive can be recognized depends on the internal driver program. Almost all older operating systems contain an internal driver program that can recognize the CD drive directly without installation. Please make sure that your computer has the internal driver program. If you don't have one yet, please feel free to contact us. We can send you a link to download a driver. I am waiting for a response from Amicool.

Product features

Excellent Performance

With This external CD DVD drive for laptop, Amicool USB3.0/TYPE-C external CD DVD drive provides you fast data transfer speed and stable performance.

Plug & Play

True mobility, dvd burner which no external power is needed,fully powered by USB 3.0 ports or USB-C port.

Do not support tv / car / blu ray / projector / tablet / smartphone / Chrome

Portable Compact Design

Slim, lightweight, fault tolerance,shock-resistant, usb cable embedded design, and just slips easily into your travel bag, perfect companion for DVD lovers, using everywhere.

Tipes for USB-C CD Drive External

• If your computer could not recognize the external device, please first check the power supply, the drive will need a 3-5V(1.3-2A) output from your computer's usb port.
• The new released Windows system have discontinued the internal DVD media player software, customer using Windows 10 and above are advised to Install a Media Player to Play DVD and CD.
• For ios system using the mac commands to eject the disk. Ios system refuse to perform the command made by the drive ( press ejection button can not eject disc).

Tipes for USB DVD Drive External

• Desktop PC needs to be connected to the back end USB interface for use, because the front USB port of PC is extended out and the power supply is insufficient
• This cd burner is a normal USB DVD drive, not a blu ray DVD drive, so it can’t play blu ray disc

Tipes for External DVD Drive

• Please hook up the device to the direct USB port on your computer. If you connect it to a USB hub or extension cords, it maybe cannot recognize the Driver or not read the CD/DVD due to the power failure caused by a unqualified cable.
• USB 3.0 DVD driver is a perfect companion for computers without the internal drive.

Tips for USB DVD CD Drive

• Embedded cable design, made with premium wire drawing material of shockproof, low noise, anti-interference and high durability.
• Non-Slip Rubber Pad. No Slipping and Dropping, Run more stable and Quiet.

Amicool External DVD Drive Burner Writer USC 3.0 & USB C

Specifications:

• Supported formats: DVD-ROM, DVD-video, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM/XA, CD-ROM, CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT
• Supported media types: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD RAM
• Read Speed: CD-ROM: 24x Max; DVD-ROM: 8x Max; DVD-ROM(DL): 6x Max
• Write speed: 24x CD-R, 8x CD-RW, DVD±R: 8X Max; DVD±R DL: 4X Max; DVD-R±9: 2.4x Max
• Rewrite Speed: DVD+RW: 4X Max; DVD-RW: 4x Max; CD-RW: 10X Max; DVD-RAM: 3x Max
• Memory Cache: 2M
• Computer Output for drive : 3V-5V (1.3A-2A) -- Lower to this may cause a recognizing failure or reading failure.
• Do not support tv / car / blu ray / projector / tablet / smartphone / Chrome
• For Mac OS, use the mac command to eject disc.
• For Mac OS, the dvd drive icon shows after drive reads successfully the disc. So after you placed a disc into the drive, the dvd icon will not show up immediately.

Product description

The Dell Ultra Slim External USB Slim DVD +/- RW Optical Drive is a plug and play disc burning and disc playing solution that you can use with a USB port Simply plug the low profile (14mm), lightweight (200g) drive into your Ultrabook or notebook's USB port and you'll be ready to play or burn your favorite DVD or CD Take advantage of the pre-loaded Cyber Link Media Suite to easily play and burn DVD/CDs.

• Dell Ultra Slim External USB Slim DVD +/- RW Optical Drive with Plug & Play Feature
• Ultra Slim & Lightweight design with Pre-loaded CyberLink Media Suite
• Play or burn DVDs or CDs by connecting this Drive to USB port in your computer/Laptop/Ultrabook
• This premium, external optical drive is powered by your Ultrabook's or notebook's USB port, so no batteries or power cords are necessary.
• Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) | Write Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL) | Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

User questions & answers

Question:	will this work with Windows
Answer:	MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Thanks for asking! We have not tested this combination. You would need to consult Western Digital to see if USB 3.0 hubs are supported. At this time we cannot recommend it for this use.
Question:	Does this drive support CD-Text
Answer:	It can charge devices, with two ports working offline (without PC connection), but if you got lots of hungry devices, you're better off buying a dedicated charging hub as they'll charge faster and provide more offline-capable ports. The Anker USB chargers are pretty good. https://www.amazon.com/Anker-10-Port-Charger-Multi-Port-PowerPort/dp/B00YRYS4T4/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1472143492&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=anker+usb+charger&psc=1
Question:	does this work for surface pro
Answer:	Yes, but only if not plugged into a computer to use as a USB hub. For example, keep it plugged into power, use the two special flip up USB ports to charge an iPad, but not have all the other devices plugged in. This has limited use because most people will want to use the 10 ports somehow and plugged into a computer as a hub. Still, it will charge your iPad in an emergency if used in that fashion. I see the description of the item has been updated to reflect this.
Question:	can this be attached to a tv to watch dvd
Answer:	(This message is from the manufacturer) Our recommending hub for the Raspberry Pi is the 7 port model shown here: http://plugable.com/2012/10/25/raspberry-pi-and-plugable-devices To answer the question for this newer USB 3.0 hub: This 10 Port USB 3.0 hub's 48W (~9A at 5V) available pwoer is shared across all 10 ports. The two swivel ports send special charging signals that trigger BC 1.2 compatible devices to charge at higher rates. The Raspberry Pi, however, doesn't look for any special signaling, rather it just pulls what it needs. So as long as there is enough power total and no voltage drop at first boot, it'll be fine. The 7-Port hub shown above has been tested across thousands of RPi systems, which is why we recommend it for that scenario. Thanks!

Product description

The Asus powerful Blu-ray Drive model number is BW-16D1X-U. The color of this portable rewriter is black and packaged in a retail box. The Asus drive is a powerful Blu-ray disc drive that capable of writing to 16X BD-R format. With USB 3.0, it assures the fastest burning speed, and along with BDXL support that allows the maximum data storage 128 GB in one disc. It provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution. Intuitive, bundled software called BD Suite it simplifies the disc-burning process and offers optional encryption functionality to protect your private files.

• Operating Requirements: Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, Windows 10 86x64, Windows 8 86x64, Windows 7 86x64, Windows, Vista 86x64, Windows XP 86x64
• CPU and RAM requirements: Intel Pentium D 945(3.4 GHz) or higher and 1 GB or more RAM is recommended
• Maximum burn speeds of 16x for BD-R, 16x for DVD-R/+R and 40x for CD-R. Maximum read speeds of 12x for BD-R, 16x for DVD-R/+R and 40x for CD-R
• Maximum burn speed of 12x for BD Dual Layer (DL) and 8x for DVD Dual Layer (DL), maximum read speeds for BD Dual Layer (DL) at 8x and for DVD Dual Layer (DL) at 12x
• Disc:AudioCD,CD-I,CD-Extra,PhotoCD,CD-Text,CD-ROM/XA,Multi-sessionCD,BD-R(SL/DL),BD-R(TL/QL),BD-RE(SL/DL),BD-RE(TL),BD-ROM(SL/DL),CD-R,CD-RW,CD-ROM,DVD±R(SL/DL),DVD±RW,DVD-ROM(SL/DL),DVD-RAM,DVD Video

User questions & answers

Question:	Do i have to install software from this drive onto my mac in order to burn blu ray discs? or does it burn discs without having to install software
Answer:	Dear my friend For cable: RVV4* 0. 30mm cable or CAT network cable for 30m(95feet) between camera and monitor, RVV4 * 0. 50mm cable for 50m(150feet), RVV4 * 1.0 mm cable for 100m(320feet) Also can use CATE cable instead RVV4 for within 100m, thanks! For lock: If use electronic lock, it can open lock directly from monitor. If use Electric bolt lock, Electric strike and Electric magnetic lock, they need extra "power supply control" for connecting the lock and outdoor camera. ASIN for power supply control is B06XRVMGDN. Thanks!
Question:	Can it play blueray disc too? Or only writing
Answer:	Dear my friend There are 4 pcs of power adpaters inside the package for 4 indoor monitors. For power supply control, If use electronic lock, it can open directly through power from monitor. If use Electric bolt lock, Electric strike and Electric magnetic lock, they need extra "power supply control" for connecting the lock and outdoor camera. ASIN for power supply control is B06XRVMGDN. thanks!
Question:	Does this have 4K playback & can it burn 4K content to 4K discs
Answer:	I can help install [email protected]
Question:	Will this work with an intel atom cpu
Answer:	Dear my friend We have the system with full 12 screens, ASIN is B07GLGR7KW, thanks!