The ASUS SDR-08B1-U External USB DVD-ROM Drive (White) is a lightweight external top-loading unit; it's capable of reading DVDs, CDs and VCDs. Making use of a high-speed USB 2.0 connection, this external drive is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. Featuring Asus' E-Media engine for quiet multimedia playback, this drive allows you to enjoy your entertainment without loud, distracting operation noise.
| Enclosure Type | External |
| Mechanism Type | DVD-ROM |
| Write Support | None |
| Read Support | DVD, CD, VCD |
| Read Speed |
DVD+R: 8X DVD-R: 8X DVD+RW: 6X DVD-RW: 6X DVD-ROM: 8X DVD+R(DL): 6X DVD-R(DL): 6X DVD-ROM(DL): 6X CD-R: 24X CD-RW: 24X CD-ROM: 24X DVD Video Playback: 4X VCD Playback: 10X |
| Access Time |
DVD: 180 ms CD: 180 ms |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.1) |
| OS Support |
Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP |
| Data Buffer | 198 KB |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Mounting Orientation | Horizontal ±5° |
| System Requirements |
Processor: Pentium III 800 MHz or higher Memory: 256 MB or more is recommended HDD: 20 GB or more |
| Electrical Requirements | USB Power +5V ± 5% |
| Disc Formats | Audio CD, Video CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM/XA, Multi-session CD, DVD Video |
| Disc Diameter | 3.15 / 4.72" - 8 / 12 cm |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 96.80°F / 5.0 to 36°C |
| Humidity |
Operating: 15 ~ 85% Non-condensing Storage: -30 ~ 60% Non-condensing |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 55.12 x 55.12 x 7.87" / 140 x 140 x 20 cm |
| Weight | 8.0 oz / 230 g |