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ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U External Slim DVD Writer (Black)

  • Price: $28.99
  • B&H # ASSDRW08D2S
  • Mfr# SDRW-08D2S-U/B/G/ACI/AS

Product Highlights

  • USB 2.0 Interface
  • Write Speed Up to 8x
  • User Friendly Cyberlink Software
  • Easy Plug n Play
  • Elegant Appearance & Diamond-Cut Design

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The ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U External Slim DVD Writer (Black) is a perfect companion for Asus Eee family products or other mini-notebooks. The DVD writer lets you create and read CDs or DVDs with speed and simplicity. Encased inside a slim and elegant diamond-cut design with a shimmering finish, this DVD writer is not only portable, but stylish too. The data encryption feature in the provided software protects your most sensitive material with a secure password protection. It also has the ability to hide file names from unwanted onlookers.

Elegant appearance embodies the harmonious marriage of technology and aesthetics & its glossy surface and diamond-cut design also gives it a radiant shine that is elegant
Encryption software included to help you backup sensitive documents
Disc Encryption doubles the security with password-controlled and hidden-file functionality
Portable slim DVD Re-Writer designed to match your Asus Eee family products or mini-notebooks
Drag-and-burn interface accomplishes entire jobs in three easy steps
Easily drag and drop media and files into the Cyberlink's thumbnail to create CDs and DVDs instantly
Record onto DVD-R (SL/DL), DVD+R (SL/DL), CD-R/CD-RW, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM quickly
With a compact and slim design, it is easy to carry. No big and bulky power adapters to carry around, just the included USB cable
Low power consumption, Powered and connected by high-speed USB 2.0 ports for universal compatibility and convenience
You can attach it to any computers that have two USB 2.0 ports and have it work right away. No driver installation is necessary, it is as easy as plug-and-play
ASUS Turbo Engine to increase performance of connection between the USB to External Drive
It can read and write to almost all of the DVD and CD formats available
Color Black
Read Speed DVD+R : 8X
DVD-R : 8X
DVD+RW : 8X
DVD-RW : 8X
DVD-ROM : 8X
DVD+R(DL) : 8X
DVD-R(DL) : 8X
DVD-ROM(DL) : 8X
DVD-RAM : 5X
CD-R : 24X
CD-RW : 24X
CD-ROM : 24X
DVD Video Playback : 4X
VCD Playback : 10X
Write Speed DVD+R : 8XDVD+RW : 8X
DVD-RW : 6X
DVD+R(DL) : 6X
DVD-R (DL) : 6X
DVD-RAM : 5X
CD-R : 24X
CD-RW : 16X
Writing Mode DVD+R & DVD+R (DL) : Sequential Write
DVD-R & DVD-R(DL) : DAO/Incremental Recording
DVD+RW : Random Write
DVD-RW : DAO/Restricted Overwrite/Incremental Recording
DVD-RAM : Random Write
CD-R/RW : DAO/TAO/SAO/Packet Write
Access Time DVD : 160 ms
CD : 140 ms
Interface USB 2.0
Mounting Orientation Vertical and Horizontal (+5° ~ -5°)
Data Buffer 1 MB
OS Support Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X 10.5 or higher
System Requirements Processor: Intel Pentium 4 20 GHz or AMD Athlon 2100+ or higher
Memory: 512 MB or more is recommended
HDD: 10 GB or more
Software Cyberlink
Power2Go
E-Green
Disc Formats Audio CD, Video CD, CD-I CD-Extra Photo CD CD-Text CD-ROM/XA Multi-session CD DVD Video
Disc Diameters 12 cm/8 cm
Power USB Power +5V ± 5%
Temperature Operating : 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
Storage : -22 to 140°F (-30 to 60°C)
Humidity Operating : 15 - 80% (non condensing)
Storage : 10 - 90% (non condensing)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 6.2 x 5.6 x 0.8" (15.74 x 14.22 x 2.03 cm)
Weight 11.04 oz (313 g)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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ASUSSDRW-08D2S-U External Slim DVD Writer (Black)
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (3)
  • Fast connection (3)
  • Reliable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Back-up (3)
    • Laptops (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (3)
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    5.0

    Works great

    By Flipper

    from Boston, Ma

    About Me Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Fast Connectivity
    • Reliable

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Backup
    • Multimedia
    • Netbook

    Comments about ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U External Slim DVD Writer (Black):

    I use this with my HPDMZ1 netbook as it does not have a internal dvd. Easy to use right out of the box. No problems with it thus far.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC

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    5.0

    Works as Promised

    By Happy Guy

    from Huntsville, AL

    About Me Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Fast Connectivity
    • Quiet
    • Reliable
    • Simple Installation
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backup
      • Laptops

      Comments about ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U External Slim DVD Writer (Black):

      I removed the DVD burner from the package, plugged in the USB cable, downloaded the set-up disc and within 15 minutes it was operating as advertised. Simple to use and economical to buy. I'm a happy guy!

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

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      4.0

      Does the job

      By Hermanek

      from Oakland CA

      About Me Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Light

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Laptops

        Comments about ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U External Slim DVD Writer (Black):

        I am using ASUS SDRW DVD Writer as support hardware to my ASUS ultra-thin computer.
        It is light relatively small, works just as expected.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC

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        5.0

        Nice looking, compact, functional

        By Rufus

        from Conyers, GA

        About Me Tech Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Fast Connectivity
        • Quiet
        • Reliable
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backup
          • Laptops
          • Large Projects
          • Multimedia
          • Travel

          Comments about ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U External Slim DVD Writer (Black):

          Used as an external/portable CD/DVD player/burner for several machines. Is instantly recognized by Windows 7 and is available for use in a matter of a few seconds after being plugged in. It needs two USB ports but no other external power source.

          • Primary use:
          • Business
          • Computer Platform:
          • PC

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          What's in the Box

          ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U External Slim DVD Writer (Black)
          • USB 2.0 Y Cable (Dual Type A Plug and One Mini-B Plug)
          • Software Disk (CyberLink, Power2Go and E-Green)
          • Quick Installation Guide
          • 1 Year Warranty
           
           
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