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LG - 24x Write/24x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive - Multi

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 374 reviews

$29.99

LG - 24x Write/24x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive - Multi

Model: GP60NB50
SKU: 1970008
$29.99
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Specifications
  • Optical Media Supported
    CD, DVD+R, DVD-RAM
    Dual Layer Media Supported
    Yes
    System Requirements
    Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista™, Windows XP, Mac OS® X
    M-Disc Ready
    Yes
    Maximum Read Speeds
    8
    Maximum Write Speeds
    6
  • Key Specs
    • Optical Media Supported: CD, DVD+R, DVD-RAM
    • 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: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista™, Windows XP, Mac OS® X (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: 6 (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: 24 (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.)
  • General
    • Brand: LG
    • Model Number: GP60NB50
    • Product Name: 24x Write/24x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive
    • Color: Multi
  • Compatibility
    • Drive Location: External
    • Drive Type: DVD Rewriter
    • Optical Media Supported: CD, DVD+R, DVD-RAM
    • 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: Not Applicable
    • System Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista™, Windows XP, Mac OS® X (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): USB 2.0 (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: 6 (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: 24 (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: 0.75 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: 167 (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: 5.4 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: 5.7 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
    • Product Weight: 0.4 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Other
    • UPC: 719192624825

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    Whats Included
    • LG 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive
    Product Manuals

    Q: What is the maximum CD read speed of this drive?

    A: The maximum CD read speed for this drive is 24x.

    Q: Does this drive support dual layer media?

    A: Yes, this drive supports dual layer media.

    Q: What kind of interface does this external drive use?

    A: This drive uses a USB 2.0 interface.

    Q: What is the maximum DVD write speed of this drive?

    A: The maximum DVD write speed is 8x.

    Q: Is this device Mac compatible? If so, are there any specific system requirements?

    A: The box says Mac and Windows 10 compatible. See the pictures below.

    Q: Can I "burn" music onto cd's with this unit/ Is it a CD burner?

    A: Yes, the GP60NB50 is able to write to CD's and DVD's. ^CP

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    Pros for LG - 24x Write/24x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive - Multi
    Ease of use, Overall Performance, USB, Size, SpeedEase of use, Price, USB, Size, PerformanceEase of use, Overall Performance, USB, Size, PriceThere were no pros for this product
    Cons for LG - 24x Write/24x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive - Multi
    NoiseSoftwareNoise, SoftwareThere were no cons for this product

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    Customers are saying

    Customers are satisfied with the 24x Write/24x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive, particularly its ease of use, overall performance, USB connectivity, and speed. Many appreciate its compact and portable size, as well as its reasonable price. While the design and compatibility receive positive feedback, a few customers have noted that the drive can be a bit noisy.

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    • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

      Nice DVD burner.

      This LG DVD burner works great! I use it to burn audio CD's to my desktop computer & it works fine. The only issue I had was the software that came with it wouldn't play a DVD disc, movie. I had to download another piece of software to play DVD movies. The CD burning works fine but have not had a chance to burn a DVD. I run Windows 11 on a desktop computer.

      WilliamL Posted

    • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

      admin

      easy to install and works great. would recommend to a friend

      MaureenA Posted

    • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

      Small and light

      I have been looking for a 14" laptop with optical drive and they are impossible to find. So I had to get external DVD drive/burner. This was the cheapest available. Another pro - it is small and light, can fir into a pocket in the laptop bag. The con - it is only shipped, no store pickup, so you pay extra for shipping. And I just don;t have extra space on my desk to have another gadget dangling of my laptop. Please bring back 14" laptops with optical drives!!!

      edytasz Posted

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