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Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

Model: 98938
SKU: 12130121
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Customers are satisfied with the product's overall performance and its ease of use. They appreciate that it gets the job done and is very easy to operate. However, some customers have noted that the product can be a little noisy.

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Features

  • 24x maximum CD-R write speed

    For fast disc burning.

  • Archive videos, photos, data and music

    To CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM and DVD-RW.

  • Compact and lightweight

    Easily fits into laptop bag or backpack.

  • USB powered

    No need to carry additional AC adapter.

  • M-Disc Ready

    Perfect archival solution with industry-leading disc lifetime expectancies.

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Specifications
  • Optical Media Supported
    CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
    Dual Layer Media Supported
    Yes
    System Requirements
    Windows XP, Vista, 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher
    M-Disc Ready
    Yes
    Maximum Write Speeds
    8X DVD, 24X CD
    Included Software
    Nero Burn & Archive software
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Reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 31 reviews

5 star rating. 17 reviews4 star rating. 7 reviews3 star rating. 6 reviews2 star rating. 1 review
94% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers are satisfied with the product's overall performance and its ease of use. They appreciate that it gets the job done and is very easy to operate. However, some customers have noted that the product can be a little noisy.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Overall Performance (12)
  • Ease of Use (6)
  • Noise Level (5)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great offering and service.

    Working great, perfect for my needs, great price, arrived in one day.

    This review is from Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    Posted by Pete

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good drive for the price

    My new laptop didn't come with an internal DVD drive, so I purchased this model to fill the void. I needed a DVD drive to install some software on my new laptop that was only available on CD. The drive worked well out of the box, and I appreciated that it came with a cord to connect it to the laptop. The drive is lightweight and relatively small, but I can't decide if that makes the unit feel "cheap." I don't have a lot of media on CD, so I likely won't be using it a lot. I MIGHT be concerned about durability if I were using this drive regularly.

    This review is from Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    Posted by Grant

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    weird set up

    Read the reviews, needed it ti interact with Windows 10, had the 2 ports necessary, would NOT go past the set-up page and after several days of trying it I took it to Best Buy and The Geek Squad guys had a heck of a time getting it to work (which made me feel better, or at least not so inept!) turns out you had to get your cursor about a quarter of an inch AWAY from where you should have it to click to the next step & then the little hand magically appeared!! Don't know if it's a bad disk or??? It also vibrates quite a bit. It is lightweight.

    This review is from Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    Posted by airtight

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great drive for the price!!!

    I purchased this to provide DVD data backup discs for a project. I no longer have CD/DVD drives on my Macbooks so there was a need to go external. The drive performed well with no drops or disc errors. It was a little noisy and because of its build (thin plastic) it felt a little "cheap" and flimsy. I would still recommend the drive for any that needs to write to legacy data formats.

    This review is from Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    Posted by Gehill50

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works good

    I connected this DVD drive to my new iMac. Worked right away without any issue. No need to install any SW or drivers - supported native by OS X. The only little annoyance is the USB Y cable - you are supposed to connect two USB ports from the Y part of the cable - takes two USB sockets. This is how the setup manual expects you to do it. I tried also with one main port connection and it seems to work, but I did not try to burn DL DVDs yet in this configuration.

    This review is from Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    Posted by Yarginshnargin

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Pros for Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black
Overall Performance, Ease of UseEase of use, Overall Performance, USB, Size, CompatibilityEase of use, Overall Performance, Price, USB, SizeEase of use, Overall Performance, USB, Size, Price
Cons for Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black
Noise LevelThere were no cons for this product—SoftwareNoise Level, Software

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Questions & Answers

  • Does this work with an AC adapter or does it pull power from the PC?

    The drive receives power via the USB port of the host computer by way of the supplied "Y' Cable that uses 2 USB Type "A" ports.

    Answered by VerbatimProductSupport
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  • Can I use this with my tablet, Samsung.

    The Android based OS used on the Samsung tablets does not support external CD/DVD drives.

    Answered by VerbatimProductSupport
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  • Can this device be plugged into the USB port of our Kia Niro to playcd’s?

    You should be able to connect it, but to play some audio cds, it might require additional software.

    Answered by CommunityAnswer

  • Does this work with the Acer Chromebook r11?

    Yes, this external DVD drive works with the Chromebook 11 if it has the right software on it.

    Answered by CommunityAnswer

  • Can this be used to write M-Discs?

    Yes, you can use this item to write M-discs.

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