Questions & Answers
- Model:
- AP70NS50
- |
- SKU:
- 1802033
Q: QuestionWill this work with Lenovo ThinkPad P52s or ThinkPad T580
Asked by KFC91P.
- A:Answer This model is compatible with operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista™, Windows XP, Mac OS® X. ^CP
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

Q: QuestionI see that it will transfer music on to a CD from the computer, but can I use it to transfer music from a CD to the computer?
Asked by Gary.
- A:Answer Hi Gary. The LG - 8x External Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperMulti Blade Drive - Silver, Model # AP70NS50 works just like a built-in DVD optical drive in any Laptop works. The only difference is that one is external and the other is internal. If you have a Windows Media Player on your laptop, simply insert a music cd into the AP80NS50 and click the Rip CD button. Windows Media Player in Windows 10 can copy your CDs to your PC as MP3 files, the industry standard for digital music. But until you tell the player that you want MP3 files, it creates WMA files which is a format that won’t play on iPads, most smartphones, nor many other music players...^IFV
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care
Q: QuestionWill this work with an HP Envy laptop that has windows 10? If so do I need anything else to go with it??
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Worked fine on my Windows 10 laptop right out of the box. Comes with a DVD to install some editing software but you should not have any issues with this device on your equipment.
Answered by jdanbowman
Q: QuestionOur new car does not have a CD player. I can play off my IPhone, but want to play music from our CD collection when we are on trips without having to copy all of them to a thumb drive can I use this device to play CDs?
Asked by nlhlaptop.
- A:Answer Hi, no this device won’t play the cds on your trip. This device creates new cds, for example creating a cd of your favorite iPhone mix onto a cd.
Answered by Henrietta
Q: QuestionDoes this device work with a new LG smart tv? Can I watch a DVD movie on my tv!
Asked by Mev221.
- A:Answer The AP70NS50 is a drive designed for use with laptop and desktop computers. It is not compatible with a TV. ^CP
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

Q: QuestionI. just realized that my I Mac desk pro does not have slots for cd or dvd. Can I insert a cd and transfer to the computer i tunes library?
Asked by rarared.
- A:Answer Yes you can! This is one reason why I bought it!
Answered by Melissa
Q: QuestionI want to burn so music off my pc,,iTunes libaray, ??will it ???
Asked by macooo.
- A:Answer So long as the music is not protected you should have no problem burning it to disc with this unit. I have not burned music using this drive but I will note that I found the drive on the slow side but, for the money I paid for it, it served my purpose. If you want to burn a lot of music files you may want to look for a faster drive.
Answered by ScrappyScott
Q: Question. Looking to purchase for my wife's 2009 Macbook Pro5,5 as the internal 8X DL superdrive quit working. Wanting an external drive for playing and recording CDs and DVDs. It currently is running on OS X 10.10.5. Will this work with this system?
Asked by Barney.
- A:Answer I believe it will. It was plug in and run on mine.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionWhat is battery length?
Asked by Jill.
- A:Answer No battery--power comes from the USB cable, which is 23" long.
Answered by DaveB
Q: QuestionWill this work with an HP Envy that has been updated with Windows 10, and will I be able to play CD's/DVD's without additional software?
Asked by Jul.
- A:Answer Yes, the external optical drive is compatible with HP Envy Windows 10 OS.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionWill it read music data from the CDs? (Song title, artist, album) etc.?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hello there. Thank you for reaching out to us with your question regarding the AP70NS50. We understand your inquiry about whether this portable DVD rewriter will read music data such as song titles, artists, and album information from your CDs. We are happy to provide you with more information on how our hardware interacts with your media to ensure you have a great experience. The AP70NS50 is fully capable of reading CD-DA (Digital Audio) data at a 24x max speed. While the drive itself reads the digital information stored on the disc, the display of specific metadata like song titles and artist names is typically a function of the media player software you are using on your computer, such as Windows Media Player or iTunes. These programs read the data from the drive and then use the internet or CD-Text to show you the specific album details. We want to make sure you can enjoy your music collection to the fullest with our external drives. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-supermulti-blade-drive-silver/J7Y69525Y6 If you have any further questions about its features, please contact us on [email protected], and our team will be more than happy to assist you. —Renzo
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care
Q: Questiondoes it play blueray?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hello there. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand your inquiry regarding the AP70NS50's compatibility with Blu-ray discs. Based on the specifications, this unit is a Portable DVD Rewriter and does not play or write Blu-ray discs; it is designed for DVD and CD formats only. Your feedback is important, and we'd like to assist you further. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-supermulti-blade-drive-silver/J7Y69525Y6 If you have any further questions about its features, please contact us on [email protected], and our team will be more than happy to assist you. —Renzo
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care
Q: QuestionIs this and the other LG external drives compatible with Windows 11
Asked by JimRaymond.
- A:Answer Hi there, Rev. Thank you for your interest in the AP70NS50 External DVD Writer. We understand your inquiry regarding the compatibility of this unit with Windows 11. Based on the official specifications for this model, the supported operating systems are Mac OS® X, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. As Windows 11 is not explicitly listed in the specifications for this specific unit, we are unable to guarantee full compatibility. For other LG external drives, we recommend checking the specific product details for each model to confirm their system requirements. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-supermulti-blade-drive-silver/J7Y69525Y6 If you have any further questions about its features, please contact us on [email protected], and our team will be more than happy to assist you. —Renzo
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care
Q: QuestionWhat accessories come with this and can you copy photos on to a disk
Asked by Corkie.
- A:Answer Hi there, Corkie. We understand your inquiry about the accessories and capabilities of the LG Model AP70NS50. The LG Portable DVD Rewriter, Model AP70NS50, does not list any included accessories. As for copying photos to a disc, this unit is a DVD and CD writer, meaning it has the capability to write (burn) data, including digital photos, onto compatible blank CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW discs. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-supermulti-blade-drive-silver/J7Y69525Y6 If you have any further questions about its features, please contact us on [email protected], and our team will be more than happy to assist you. —Renzo
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care
Q: QuestionDoes this come with software to make DVDs where you can put music to pictures like a slideshow and watch it on your TV?
Asked by MB1111.
- A:Answer The only Software CD (Windows Only) that is included with the LG 8x External Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperMulti Blade Drive - Silver, Model # AP70NS50, is a Software CD that includes DVD software for usage for Windows. The drive supports TV Connectivity which is a function that that allows you to enjoy videos, pictures and music by connecting this product to a compatible A/V device (e.g. DIGITAL TV, DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME, PC) that supports USB connectivity. The drive is defaulted to ODD mode when it is powered on. To use TV Connectivity, without the disc, press and hold the ‘Eject’ button for 2 seconds. (The LED indicator will turn on, switching to TV mode. You can press and hold the button again for 2 seconds to return to ODD mode.)...^Ivan.
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care
Q: QuestionIs the software disc compatible with windows 11?
Asked by WilliamH.
- A:Answer Yes
Answered by JannetteP
Q: QuestionCan the disc drive run Xbox discs
Asked by Pete.
- A:Answer What format are your Xbox discs? The LG 8x External Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperMulti Blade Drive - Silver, Model # AP70NS50, can read DVD+R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R/RW/ROM, DVD-RAM(Ver.2.2), DVD-Video (CSS Compliant Disc), CD-DA (DAE), CD-R/RW/ROM, and M-Disc discs. Xbox discs primarily use Blu-ray discs for games, and the AP70NS50 is a DVD Player and cannot read Blu-ray discs...^Ivan.
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care
Q: Questionwill yhis work with my macbook air? Have you succewssfully uploaded CD tracks to your macbook air with it?
Asked by Hemonc.
- A:Answer The LG 8x External Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperMulti Blade Drive - Silver, Model # AP70NS50, is compatible with Mac OS® X, 10.5.4 or Higher, Operating Systems. It supports burning CDs at a speed of 24x, making it capable of writing CD-R and CD-RW discs efficiently...^Ivan.
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care
Q: QuestionIs this compatible to Lenovo Thinkpad for playing dvds
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hi there. We understand your inquiry about the LG External Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperMulti Blade Drive, model # AP70NS50. We can confirm that this unit is compatible with any Lenovo ThinkPad since it has a USB 2.0 interface. The unit is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. However, a software or an app might be needed to play DVDs. Please send us a private message on Social Media @LGUSSupport so our team can assist you further. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-supermulti-blade-drive-silver/J7Y69525Y6 We appreciate your patience. —Renzo
Answered by LG Digital Customer Care
Q: Questionis it compatible with windows 11?
Asked by mike.
- A:Answer Yes, it works fine with my Windows 11 laptop.
Answered by KirthGersen
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