ASUS - ZenDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±R/CD-RW Drive - Black
- Key Specs
- Optical Media Supported: CD-DA, CD-I, CD-R, CD-ROM XA, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, Photo CD, Video CD
- Dual Layer Media Supported: true (A drive that supports dual-layer media is able to read and write a specific format that provides additional recording space via a second recordable layer.)
- System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 10//8/7/Vista/XP; Mac OS X 10.6 and above. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 2100+ or higher, RAM: 512 MB or more is recommended, HDD: 10 GB or higher (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- M-Disc Ready: true (Drives with this capability can write to an M-DISC, a media format for permanently archiving data that is less affected by environmental factors than regular DVD media.)
- Maximum Read Speeds: 8 (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can read information from a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive reading at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Maximum Write Speeds: 8x DVD+R; 8x DVD-R; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x CD-R (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write information to a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Maximum Rewrite Speeds: 8x DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW; 16x CD-RW (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write over existing information on a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Included Software: CyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink Power Backup 2.5, E-Green
- General
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: SDRW-08U7M-U
- Product Name: Asus - ZenDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±R/CD-RW Drive - Black
- Color: Black
- Compatibility
- Drive Location: External
- Drive Type: DVD Writer
- Optical Media Supported: CD-DA, CD-I, CD-R, CD-ROM XA, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, Photo CD, Video CD
- Dual Layer Media Supported: true (A drive that supports dual-layer media is able to read and write a specific format that provides additional recording space via a second recordable layer.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows
- System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 10//8/7/Vista/XP; Mac OS X 10.6 and above. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 2100+ or higher, RAM: 512 MB or more is recommended, HDD: 10 GB or higher (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- M-Disc Ready: true (Drives with this capability can write to an M-DISC, a media format for permanently archiving data that is less affected by environmental factors than regular DVD media.)
- Connectivity
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Performance
- Maximum Read Speeds: 8 (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can read information from a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive reading at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Maximum Write Speeds: 8x DVD+R; 8x DVD-R; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x CD-R (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write information to a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Overall Maximum Write Speed: 24 times (The maximum average speed at which the device can write information.)
- Maximum Rewrite Speeds: 8x DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW; 16x CD-RW (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write over existing information on a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Cache Buffer: 1 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- Average Access Time: 160ms (The average length of time it takes for the drive to find a piece of information and make it available to the computer for processing.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5.3 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 5.6 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: CyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink Power Backup 2.5, E-Green
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 889349107966
Archive large amounts of data on disc with this Asus ZenDrive external DVD writer. It provides easy backup management because it comes with software applications Nero BackItUp for Android and CyberLink Power2Go for PC. This ultra-slim Asus ZenDrive external DVD writer includes two 4.7GB M-DISCs to provide robust data storage.
- Multiformat support: Compatible with Audio CD, Video CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM/XA, Multi-session CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM , DVD±R(SL/DL), DVD±RW, DVD-ROM(SL/DL), DVD-RAM, DVD Video media.
- Downloadable NERO BackItUp app for Android: Free included app makes it easy to back up all of your important data to the hard drive or SD card on the PC wirelessly.
- Disc Encryption ll: Data protection through password control and hidden file functionality
- Drag and burn: Intuitive burning interface in only three simple steps to burn a disc.
- 6x maximum DVD±R DL write speeds and 8x the maximum DVD±R write speeds: For rapid disc creation.
- 8x maximum DVD+RW and 6x maximum DVD-RW rewrite speeds: To erase discs and write new data to them quickly.
- 8x maximum DVD-ROM read speed: For fast operation.
- 5x maximum DVD-RAM write speeds: For fast disc burning.
- Quick writing and rewriting: 24x maximum CD-RW write speeds for fast disc burning.
- 24x maximum CD-ROM read speeds: For fast operation.
- USB 2.0 interface: Quickly and easily connect to TVs, digital photo frames, and PCs for the playback.
- 160 ms average DVD access time: 160 ms for CD to help you complete your tasks quickly.
- Multiformat support: Compatible with Audio CD, Video CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM/XA, Multi-session CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM , DVD±R(SL/DL), DVD±RW, DVD-ROM(SL/DL), DVD-RAM, DVD Video media.
- Downloadable NERO BackItUp app for Android: Free included app makes it easy to back up all of your important data to the hard drive or SD card on the PC wirelessly.
- Disc Encryption ll: Data protection through password control and hidden file functionality
- Drag and burn: Intuitive burning interface in only three simple steps to burn a disc.
- 6x maximum DVD±R DL write speeds and 8x the maximum DVD±R write speeds: For rapid disc creation.
- 8x maximum DVD+RW and 6x maximum DVD-RW rewrite speeds: To erase discs and write new data to them quickly.
- 8x maximum DVD-ROM read speed: For fast operation.
- 5x maximum DVD-RAM write speeds: For fast disc burning.
- Quick writing and rewriting: 24x maximum CD-RW write speeds for fast disc burning.
- 24x maximum CD-ROM read speeds: For fast operation.
- USB 2.0 interface: Quickly and easily connect to TVs, digital photo frames, and PCs for the playback.
- 160 ms average DVD access time: 160 ms for CD to help you complete your tasks quickly.
Whats Included
- Asus ZenDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±R/CD-RW Drive
- Asus ZenDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±R/CD-RW Drive
Product Manuals
A: This sounds really silly, but did you turn your computer off and then back on after you plugged in the external drive? I would try that. Then another option, which I have had to do sometimes on my computer, select the (C) drive, then the computer will bring up all the external plug in's? You can also, buy a "charging" port which will recognize externals and allow extra charging ports, it's expensive, but an option. I haven't had any trouble getting my computer to recognize the external--it could also just not be working, take it to the Geeks and Geeks Squad and let them give it a try and see if it is actually working? Hope this may help!
A: I play DVD’s with it but you have to download a program for windows to be able to play DVD’s . I use VLC player , it’s free and works very well .
A: It will play a DVD on a laptop with Windows 10. However, you have to have an app that will support it. Ie real player or even windows 10 dvd. And windows 10 dvd is not free. For 14.99 you can get it. Smh. Nothing is free anymore.
A: Yes, This optical drive is plug and play once it is compatible.
Q: Does this come with a cable? If not what type of cable is needed?
A: Yes, it comes with a cable, USB Y cable, if you aren't familiar with that, it allows you to choose a type 3 connection that charges or that does not. It also comes with DVD suite cd and two blank DVD R's, I have not downloaded that, as I'm having problems with my brand new computer and haven't gotten to it. I have plugged in the Hard drive to a Charging Tragus 4 port usb hub and the computer does recognize it (which is great with the laptops moving away from type 3 usb) Hope that helps!
A: Once you connect it to your computer/laptop, insert the dvd, close the drive door you can then go to the bottom of the screen and click hidden icons or go to file folder. There you would select the drive that your connected to and select autoplay. Hope this helps
Q: Will it support a Blu-ray disc?
A: Yes, it will support Blu Ray Disk.
A: Bottom line, it has a USB connection built in and yes, it can be used with any Windows Device (and even the Mac Devices nowadays too). I'll caution you here about leaving any serial numbers anywhere -- just tell us it's an HP computer, with what ports available built in. (I used this device to read some of my old DVDs that I backed up my photos on to download them onto my newest backup hard drive).
