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

• A:Answer This drive uses a USB-C interface, making it compatible with a wide range of devices.

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

• A:Answer The maximum write speed for DVDs is 8x for DVD±R and DVD+RW formats.

Q: QuestionHow long can I store data on an M-DISC with this drive?

• A:Answer This drive supports M-DISC media, allowing you to store data for up to 1,000 years.

Q: QuestionDoes this drive come with any backup software?

• A:Answer Yes, it includes Nero BackItUp software for easy data archiving.

Q: QuestionDoes it work with Macs? I have a cd of old photos I want to download to my iMac, which doesn't have a cd slot.

Asked 3 years ago by Duke2.

• A:Answer I don't know if your still looking for an answer but hopefully I can be of a little help. Technically the drive should work with Macs however the included software only works with PCs. What that means is that the drive should still work with Macs (at least it claims so on the box) and will read CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs, just you will need to download third-party software to work with the drive I believe. In other words, if you just want to view your pictures and download them then I believe you should just be able to connect the drive to your mac and then put in your discs. Hopefully then you should see the drive as a connected device and be able to access the disc. Once there, you should be able to download your pictures. However I'm on PC so I'm not for certain but I believe you can download them without extra software. If you want to listen to music or watch movies then you will need a media player if one isn't already installed. In that case, VLC Media player is free and open source and works with Mac. Burning discs and ripping CDs will require other software. That is very long winded but hopefully it is of some help.

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Q: QuestionDoes this unit work with Windows 11?

Asked 3 years ago by Dutch.

• A:Answer Yes, this optical disc drive works with Windows 11.

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Q: QuestionDoes this drive work on a MacBook Air M2 2022? Doesn't seem to be showing up when plugged in with the included USB-C connector. It spins up and lights up but does not show up on the Mac.

Asked 2 years ago by SeniorTech.

• A:Answer Yes, I have a MacBook Air M2 2022 and it works for me. However, it doesn't show up on the Mac until you add a disc.

  Answered 2 years ago by LippyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this be used WITHOUT the included software?

Asked 5 months ago by madcustomer.

• A:Answer Yes, this optical disc drive is plug-and-play and can be used without installing the included software for basic functions.

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Q: QuestionWill this work with the Mac mini 2?

Asked 1 year ago by RJLbob.

• A:Answer The ASUS ZenDrive 8x External DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive is compatible with the Mac mini 2. You can connect it via USB-C, and it should work for burning and reading CDs and DVDs.

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Q: Question1. Does this have Bluetooth feature? ( to play dvd on iPad) 2. Can I use the usb2.0 on 2009 computer and then usb -c on newer one? 3. Does it have any storage capability? 4. Is it plug and play? Thank you

Asked 3 years ago by LittleG.

• A:Answer No, it doesn't have a Bluetooth feature. Yes, a USB-C to USB 2.0 adapter can be used to connect it to an old computer with only a USB 2.0 port available. It it plug and play and it doesn't have a bilt-in storage drive.

  Answered 3 years ago by ASUS Answers

  
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Q: QuestionDoes produce work with android tablet

Asked 2 months ago by Timberwolf85.

Q: QuestionCan I play blu-rays on this?

Asked 5 months ago by Nadia.

• A:Answer No, this is a DVD±RW/CD-RW drive only support CD and DVD media and does not play Blu-rays.

  Answered 5 months ago by ASUS Answers

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this drive work with Mac OS 14 to read files?

Asked 6 months ago by Macker.

• A:Answer The ASUS SDRW-08V1M-U external DVD drive is designed to support macOS, but compatibility with macOS 14 and newer versions may be limited.

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Q: QuestionDoes it work with older Surface

Asked 7 months ago by Carol.

• A:Answer The ASUS SDRW-08V1M-U ZenDrive V1M is compatible with older Surface devices that run Windows 8 or later and have a USB-C port or a suitable adapter. It also supports macOS 10.6 and above. https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/optical-drives/external-dvd-drive/zendrive-v1m-sdrw-08v1m-u/techspec/

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Q: QuestionDoes it work with Surface R

Asked 7 months ago by Carol.

• A:Answer The ASUS SDRW-08V1M-U ZenDrive is compatible with the Surface R if it runs Windows 8 or later and has a USB-C port or a suitable adapter. https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/optical-drives/external-dvd-drive/zendrive-v1m-sdrw-08v1m-u/techspec/

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Q: QuestionWill this play older computer gaming

Asked 10 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 8 months ago by CYNTHIAVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work with a surface pro X?

Asked 1 year ago by Talkdoc.

• A:Answer The ASUS SDRW-08V1M-UBLK ZenDrive should work with the Surface Pro X. The drive uses a USB-C interface, which is compatible with the Surface Pro X's USB-C port. However, you might need an external power source or a USB hub to ensure stable performance, as the Surface Pro X's USB port may not provide sufficient power for the drive.

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Q: QuestionDoes this drive play music CDs?

Asked 1 year ago by jwp.

• A:Answer Yes, the ASUS ZenDrive SDRW-08V1M-UBLK model, allows you to enjoy playing audio CDs and multimedia from DVDs.

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Q: QuestionIS this windows 11 (without being in S mode for Win 11) compatible ?

Asked 1 year ago by bob.

• A:Answer Yes. My new computer is Windows 11 and I’ve had zero issues using this device with it.

  Answered 8 months ago by CYNTHIAVVerified Purchase

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