A:AnswerThe ASUS SDRW‑08U9M‑U is an external DVD writer that connects via USB. It does not have HDMI output capability, so it cannot connect directly to a TV with an HDMI cable.
A:AnswerI use PC (IBM) based laptops so, I can't give a complete answer to your situation. My ASUS cd/dvd drive failed in service soon after I installed it. I now use an LG drive. I loaded then uninstalled the accompanying software disc. It interfered with my ability to rip cds, which was what I got it for to begin with. I like to load music content to the external micro sd card in my phone.
A:AnswerThe ASUS SDRW-08U9M-U is compatible with standard CD and DVD formats. It does not support Philips CD-i discs, which require a dedicated CD-i player.
A:AnswerBlue Ray compatibility is not listed in the specifications. Blu Ray uses different laser technology than DVD. You will also likely run up against Digital Rights Management (DRM) issues. Most PC's 2024 and later can't read Blu Ray disks.
