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Q: QuestionWhat kind of interface does this external drive use for connectivity?

• A:Answer This LG external DVD writer uses a USB interface for rapid data transfer and broad compatibility with PC systems.

Q: QuestionDoes this drive support M-Disc format?

• A:Answer Yes, this LG DVD writer supports M-DISC formats for secure and long-lasting data storage.

Q: QuestionHow much cache buffer does this LG DVD writer have?

• A:Answer This LG DVD writer has a 0.75MB cache buffer to help ensure smooth disc burning.

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

• A:Answer This LG external DVD writer has a maximum DVD read speed of 8x.

Q: QuestionDoes this come with a USB port and/or power chord or do you have to buy one seperately? Also can I record or Rewrite a downloaded AVI or WMV files on this DVD drive and play it back not only on this device, but on a DVD player?

Asked 8 years ago by BrotherJR.

• A:Answer It comes with a USB cable (about 20" long) and is powered by the USB port. You don't need a separate power cord. I've not tried to burn files using this drive, but the drive says it can read and write.

  Answered 8 years ago by jtsstlVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I play a movie on this DVD Drive?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, this DVD drive plays movies.

  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionCan you play blu-ray DVD on this?

Asked 8 years ago by Barb.

• A:Answer No Blu-Ray

  Answered 8 years ago by sandan53Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI just bought a Ultra Slim Portable DVD writer SP80nb80. Windows 8.1 Error message: MPEG-2 video support is not available for this product, upgrade your product. I just wanted an external DVD player. Now what?

Asked 8 years ago by jghsilo.

• A:Answer The product does not include software for playing DVDs. I would try downloading VLC player. It's free, so worth a try.

  Answered 8 years ago by jtsstlVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you burn photo copies on a CD with this?

Asked 8 years ago by Kitty.

• A:Answer Yes you can copy pictures on CD with this project

  Answered 8 years ago by SpeedbunnyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this connect to a Mac Air computer to upload software from discs?

Asked 8 years ago by Mainemac.

• A:Answer Yes, it is Mac OS X compatible.

  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with imac?

Asked 8 years ago by chino.

• A:Answer Yes and I had no issues and no need to install anything it was just plug and play

  Answered 8 years ago by LostVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you play CD games while it's plugged into the laptop

Asked 8 years ago by Charles.

• A:Answer The only difference between this LG Slim Portable DVD Writer DVD Disc Playback & DVD M-DISC™ Support, Model # SP80NB80 and a built-in DVD Disc drive in a laptop is that one is internal and this one is external otherwise it functions the same way...^IFV

  Answered 8 years ago by LG Digital Customer Care

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this work on Windows 11? Has anyone used it on Windows 11 yet?

Asked 4 years ago by AnswerSeeker.

• A:Answer Yes, this drive will support Windows 11. ^Daphane

  Answered 4 years ago by LG Digital Customer Care

  
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Q: QuestionCan this device be used to play CD's thru a car radio that has an USB port?

Asked 6 years ago by mini.

• A:Answer No, this disc drive cannot be used in a vehicle. ^CP

  Answered 5 years ago by LG Digital Customer Care

  
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Q: QuestionI just bought the LG Ultra Slim Portable DVD Writer, installed it, and the media suite does not offer the movie function, the whole point of me purchasing this was to be able to watch dvd on my computer. What did I do wrong?

Asked 7 years ago by JC.

• A:Answer I also recently purchased this item and lo and behold it worked for some of her workout tapes to use on the labtop when she downloaded the free version online. Now the acess is denied and you don't offer the software for her to use the workout discs. I honestly am apauled you sold a dvd writer player and have to buy a subscription in order to use the product. Hilarious

  Answered 4 years ago by TRON

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Q: QuestionWill this device allow me to copy information only a CD/DVD or just read it?

Asked 8 years ago by DVDQuestions.

• A:Answer I am using to download music CD's by coping the CD into my music folder and then converting the download to a MP3 format to then download onto a flash drive. I have not tried a DVD at all. The coping procedure doesn't take that long at all. It is not like you have to listen to the whole CD.

  Answered 8 years ago by JIMVRVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill it work with Chromebooks? Can you read/write/re-write from a Chromebook? Which other external drives could work with Chromebooks?

Asked 7 years ago by HRDHITR.

• A:Answer You might be able to use the LG Slim Portable DVD Writer DVD Disc Playback & DVD M-DISC™ Support, Model # SP80NB80 with a Chromebook, however, there will be limitations to what it can do. You can read CD, CD-RW, DVD, and DVD-RW files if they are written in data or media format. You can copy files off it to your drive as long as they are actual media files, not CD music or DVD videos, or you can also play media files directly from the disc. You can read the information on a disk as long as it’s in an accepted format, but you cannot write information to it. Chrome OS does not support optical disks to let you play music or movies. The primary reason for this is that Chrome OS doesn’t come with codecs. Codecs are necessary to compress and decompress large files like DVD videos. If you want to play DVDs on your Chromebook, you’ll need to install Linux. Chrome OS doesn’t include any ripping software so you cannot rip music or movies...^IFV

  Answered 7 years ago by LG Digital Customer Care

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it come with a usb cable?

Asked 6 years ago by Johnny69.

• A:Answer Yes, it comes with a 2-ft USB cable. One end is a standard type A male that plugs into the computer, while the other end is a type B (mini or micro) that plugs into the back of the DVD drive. The USB provides power, so here’s no additional cord.

  Answered 6 years ago by JoeSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have windows 10. Would I have to download the 3.0 drive for windows 10, so it this work? I bought a Cocopa Pop-up Moblie external DVD-RW from Amazon and just noticed in the description it says I would. I just want to watch dvds on my new laptop!

Asked 8 years ago by marsha.

• A:Answer I'm not sure what 'the 3.0 drive for windows 10' is. All I had to do was plug the drive into a USB port and it was ready to go. However, the drive does NOT come with software to view DVDs. You need to install software for that. I downloaded the VLC player. It's free.

  Answered 8 years ago by jtsstlVerified Purchase

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