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Key Specs
Optical Media Supported: DVD-R
System Requirements: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1; USB 2.0 port (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: 6x BD-ROM DL; 6x BD-ROM; 8x DVD-ROM DL; 8x DVD-ROM; 24x CD-ROM (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: 6x DVD+R DL; 6x DVD-R DL; 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.)
General
Product Name: 8x External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/±R/CD-RW Movie Writer
Brand: LG
Model Number: CP50NS20
Compatibility
Drive Location: External
Optical Media Supported: DVD-R
System Requirements: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1; USB 2.0 port (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 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
Performance
Maximum Read Speeds: 6x BD-ROM DL; 6x BD-ROM; 8x DVD-ROM DL; 8x DVD-ROM; 24x CD-ROM (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: 6x DVD+R DL; 6x DVD-R DL; 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: 8 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: 4 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: 200 ms (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM), 250 ms (BD-ROM) (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: 6.1 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: 0.6 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
UPC: 058231312690
Read Blu-ray Discs and write DVDs and CDs with this LG CP50NS20 8x external USB 2.0 DVD±RW/±R/CD-RW movie writer that features a 4MB cache buffer with underrun prevention protection to minimize errors for uninterrupted playback.
Multiformat support: For BD-R/RE, DVD±R/±RW, DVD-RAM and CD-R/RW media.
Fast read speeds: 6x maximum BD-R, BD-ROM (SL) and BD-RE for reliable operation.
6x maximum DVD±R DL write speed: 8x maximum DVD+R and DVD-R write speed for fast disc burning.
8x maximum DVD+RW rewrite speed: 6x maximum DVD-RW rewrite speed.
8x maximum DVD-ROM read speed: For rapid operation.
5x maximum DVD-RAM write speed: For fast disc burning.
Quick writing: 24x maximum CD-R write speeds provide quick burning.
16x maximum CD-RW rewrite speed: To erase discs and write new data to them quickly.
24x maximum CD-ROM read speed: For reliable use.
4MB cache buffer and underrun prevention protection: Minimize errors for smooth disc burns.
USB 2.0 interface: Offers rapid operation.
Whats Included
LG 8x External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/±R/CD-RW Movie Writer
Owner's manual
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the 8x External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/±R/CD-RW Movie Writer's ease of use, compact size, and compatibility with various devices. Many appreciate its performance and quiet operation, along with the affordable price. While some users found the included software needed adjustments, the positive feedback on other features outweighs this concern. The ability to play Blu-ray discs is also a frequently cited advantage.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Blu-Ray External Drive
Best external disk drive & portable... Even plugs into a tv
Posted by jennerain314
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does what it is intended to do
I purchased this so I could install my printer drivers on my new laptop. Laptops no longer come with CD drives, and if you already have a CD it makes it so much easier. I also will be using it to send photos to a friend who is old school -- can't share online. It's quick, quiet, super easy to use, and great price point. What's not to like?
Posted by MountainLover
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product overall
I bought this with my Macbook, because it didn't come with a CD/DVD drive. This particular drive works well, and is a good alternative to the Apple SuperDrive (since this cannot play bluerays), if you want to save some cash. The product functions well and I'm very happy with it. The only downside is that although it is blueray player, you will need other software (not included in this product) to view bluerays on your Mac. You should be fine on a PC.