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Q: QuestionHow much cache buffer does the ASUS External Drive have?

• A:Answer This ASUS External Drive has a 1 megabyte cache buffer.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum DVD read speed of this ASUS External Drive?

• A:Answer The maximum DVD read speed for this drive is 8x.

Q: QuestionDoes this drive come with any software?

• A:Answer Yes, it includes software such as CyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink PowerBackup 2.6, Nero BackItUp, and E-Green.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of interface does this ASUS drive use?

• A:Answer This drive connects using a USB 2.0 interface.

Q: QuestionWhat type of usb cord is required? It doesn’t appear to include one. Also, does it actually need 2 cords and 2 USB ports?

Asked 6 years ago by Nate.

• A:Answer There is a USB cord included in the box. The cord connects to the device with a micro-USB connection, and has two USB 2.0 connections daisy-chained at the other side.

  Answered 6 years ago by ASUS Answers

  
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Q: QuestionThis may sound silly but can this play cds and dvds besides just rewrite them? Thanks.

Asked 6 years ago by Hunneybunny.

• A:Answer Yes. it can read and write CDs and DVDs.

  Answered 6 years ago by ASUS Answers

  
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Q: QuestionHi -Is this compatible with a Mac High Sierra OS 10.13.3 ? Thanks.

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, this model is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and above.

  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: Questionis it compatible with windows 11?

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer it's working perfectly! I like it

  Answered 2 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI am looking for something to hook up to my computer tower to be able to burn one CD to another. I only have 1 drive on my tower, so I am looking for an external drive to be able to copy one CD to a blank CD. Does this do that ? Thanks !

Asked 5 years ago by Trace.

• A:Answer Yes, the DVD writer can be connected to a computer tower to record or burn from disc to disc.

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Q: QuestionI have home movies on mini-disks (8cm) that I need to upload to my Mac. Can this drive do that?

Asked 5 years ago by homevideos.

• A:Answer No, this unit does not support mini-disks. https://www.asus.com/us/Optical-Drives-Storage/SDRW08D2SU/specifications/

  Answered 5 years ago by ASUS Answers

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it work with windows 11

Asked 3 years ago by Terri.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 3 years ago by NintendoPowerFanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with Windows 8?Is this compatible with Windows 8?

Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes. This is a plug and play device with Microsoft built-in driver.

  Answered 12 years ago by ASUS Answers

  
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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with Windows 11?

Asked 2 years ago by JC.

• A:Answer For model SDRW it support windows 11

  Answered 2 years ago by ASUS Answers

  
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Q: QuestionIs the deice compatible with Windows 11?

Asked 3 years ago by Margaret.

• A:Answer Hello Margaret: Yes, this external optical drive by Asus is compatible with Windows 11. My computer is a brand called Alien Ware that runs Windows 11. Since laptops nowadays are doing away with an internal optical drive, I needed to get an external optical ddrive because I get my letters via CD format from, for example, the Social Security Administration; and yes, I am a blind person. Hope this helps. Sincerely, C.C. Alan

  Answered 3 years ago by BlindMobileTechVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work with Windows 10 and 11?

Asked 3 years ago by gar.

• A:Answer Yes, it will work with Windows 10 and Windows 11.

  Answered 2 years ago by ASUS Answers

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it have a manual eject button?

Asked 3 years ago by Gram.

• A:Answer Yes, it’s the silver/chrome spot on the front.

  Answered 3 years ago by WEMSRVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work in my car

Asked 6 years ago by NeededMoreSpace.

• A:Answer Its's very unclear on what exactly your question is, If your car has a device that's compatible with external CD drives, then it should work. ​

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Q: QuestionI bought a gaming pc with no optical cd drive i need a cd drive to install the graphic drivers for Nvidia and my motherboard as well as windows 10 will this work?

Asked 7 years ago by Gamer.

• A:Answer Yes, that's exactly what it does!

  Answered 7 years ago by MamaJJVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have an MSI GS63 Gaming Laptop Does this external drive play dvds on my laptop. Other products do not. If not, can you point me to the correct external drive that will play my dvd movies and burn dvds/cds as well Thank you

Asked 4 years ago by Stitch.

• A:Answer Yes this will play DVDs.... WARNING This Drive Requires the use of TWO USB Ports

  Answered 4 years ago by EnavycopVerified Purchase

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