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  • QuestionWill this work with a medical mri cd

    Asked by JDE67.

    • Answer Medical MRI discs are typically CD-Rs (Compact Disc-Recordable) or DVD-Rs that are specially formatted to the DICOM Standard (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine). The LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 will read CD-R/RW/ROM discs, so it should be able to read your medical MRI CD-R discs, provided you run compatible DICOM viewing software on your computer to see the images...^Ivan.

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • Questiondoes it work on Linux?

    Asked by Lizardman.

    • Answer Hello, there! Thank you for sharing your question to us with the LG External Drive (SP80NB80). The SP80NB80 is designed for Windows and macOS, and those operating systems support all of its bundled software features. Linux systems may still detect it as a basic optical drive through their generic drivers, but full functionality isn’t officially supported. You can explore the full feature list and support details here: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-drive-black/JXTZZLCVZK. If you’d like help reviewing your setup, feel free to email us at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. — Avril

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionDoes it play a dvd

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer yes. i also had to burn some copies of previous videos i made

      Answered by RossC

  • QuestionCan the device work on windows 11?

    Asked by Quantum.

    • Answer yes.

      Answered by RossC

  • QuestionIs the LG 8X external drive compatible with a Lenovo IdeaPad slim 3 computer.

    Asked by KBear.

    • Answer The LG LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80, works with most modern PC and Mac computers. It connects via a standard USB port and operates as a plug-and-play device, meaning no manual driver installations are typically needed. It fully supports Windows XP through Windows 11, as well as macOS. The drive features a traditional USB-A connection, and it draws its power directly from the computer's USB port. If your USB port does not supply enough power (sometimes an issue with unpowered USB hubs or very old ports), the drive may require a direct connection to the back of the host computer...^Ivan.

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionWill this drive work with Windows 11

    Asked by 49Packard.

    • Answer Hello, there! Thank you for sharing your question to us about the LG External Drive (SP80NB80). No, since this drive is designed to work with Microsoft Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP as well as Mac OS X, giving you flexibility across a wide range of operating systems. You can explore the full feature list and support details here: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-drive-black/JXTZZLCVZK. If you need further assistance, feel free to email us at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. - Avril

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionWILL IT READ MRI DICS

    Asked by ad.

    • Answer Hello there, Ad! Thank you for sharing your question to us about the LG External Drive (SP80NB80). The SP80NB80 can read standard data CDs and DVDs, but MRI discs often contain DICOM medical imaging files, which may require specialized medical imaging software to view. The drive can usually read the disc itself, but you’ll need compatible software on your computer to open the files. You can explore the full feature list and support details here: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-drive-black/JXTZZLCVZK. If you’d like us to take a closer look or need further assistance, feel free to email us at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. - Avril

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionI intend to use this with my PC to watch DVDs as well as view DATA on CDs. What additional software will I need to view DVDs on my Windows 11?

    Asked by NotAGeek.

    • Answer This drive doesn’t support Windows 11.

      Answered by NDFL

  • QuestionIs this device compatible with an android phone? I need to find a cd/dvd drive for my laptop but also need one as a go between for my android phone

    Asked by phonecompatible.

    • Answer Hello, there! Thanks for reaching out with your question about the LG External Drive (SP80NB80). To answer your question, no--it is not compatible with Android phones, This external drive supports Microsoft Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP and Mac OS X only. It will work for your laptop as long as it meets the supported Windows or macOS versions, but it cannot function as a CD/DVD interface for an Android device. You can explore the full feature list and support details here: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-drive-black/JXTZZLCVZK. If you’d like help exploring alternatives or need further assistance, feel free to email us at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. - Avril

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • Questionis this device compatible with Windows 11?

    Asked by Alistair.

    • Answer No

      Answered by NDFL

  • QuestionAndroid compatible??

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Hi, there! Thanks for checking in about the LG External Drive (SP80NB80). It’s great that you’re reviewing the supported operating systems. and we'd like to provide you information regarding this. The SP80NB80 is compatible with Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP and Mac OS X, and it does not support Android devices. You can explore the full feature list and support details here: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-drive-black/JXTZZLCVZK. If you’d like to review the full platform list. If you need further assistance, feel free to email us at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. - Avril

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionHi, this CD drive is not MAC compatible. It does not work with my MacBook and the LG website lists it as Windows Compatible. https://www.lg.com/us/burners-drives/lg-sp80nb80-slim-external-dvd-drive

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer It is Windows compatible. I don't know anything about MAC

      Answered by KarenS

  • Questioncan I watch blu ray movies on my laptop using this external drive?

    Asked by ronsjon.

    • Answer No

      Answered by JT831

  • QuestionWill this work with windows 11?

    Asked by Dan.

    • Answer Yes. I have Windows 11 and it works great.

      Answered by JWB13

  • QuestionDoes this drive write CD's and DVD's or is it just a reader

    Asked by Amx401.

    • Answer That's correct. This unit, besides reading, also records and burns data to CDs and DVDs. Regards.

      Answered by JOSEAVCREATIVE

  • QuestionWill this be able to copy a downloaded video from a camera to the computer to a DVD?

    Asked by RS.

    • Answer YES, THAT'S CORRECT, WITHOUT A DOUBT. JUST MAKE SURE YOU DO EACH STEP CORRECTLY: DOWNLOAD YOUR MOVIE OR VIDEO FROM YOUR CAMERA TO YOUR PC AND THEN USE THE CORRECT SOFTWARE TO BURN IT TO A DVD USING YOUR LG READER AND BURNER

      Answered by JOSEAVCREATIVE

  • QuestionDoes this player need an accessory for a MacBook Air?

    Asked by NoName.

    • Answer Hello there. Thank you for sharing your question with us. We understand your inquiry regarding the connectivity requirements for your LG Slim Portable DVD Writer, model SP80NB80, when using it with a MacBook Air. Based on the official specifications, this unit is fully compatible with Mac OS X and uses a standard USB host interface for both data transfer and power. To answer your question directly, whether you need an accessory depends on the specific ports available on your MacBook Air. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-8x-external-usb-double-layer-dvdrw-cd-rw-drive-black/JXTZZLCVZK If you have any further questions about its features or connectivity, please contact us on lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com, and our team will be more than happy to assist you. —Renzo

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • Questionplays audio books?

    Asked by anne.

    • Answer What type of audiobooks are you inquiring about? Audiobooks are primarily available on two types of discs: standard Audio CDs and MP3 CDs. Standard Audio CDs work in any CD player but require multiple discs, whereas MP3 CDs hold the entire book on one disc but require an MP3-compatible player. The LG 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80, plays MP3 CDs, as well as standard audio CDs. It functions as an external drive, allowing your computer to read and play CD-ROMs, CD-R/RWs, and DVD formats to listen to music or access files...^Ivan.

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionCan I use this to burn sound files on to CD for my mom to play on her discman? See's 91 and very low-tech. Hoping to create sound files of her kids and grand kids reading her fav books. I'd be using a Mac laptop. Will that work?

    Asked by LXPal.

    • Answer You absolutely can make CDs and DVDs to read or write data; it works perfectly.

      Answered by JOSEAVCREATIVE

  • QuestionHello, Will this product work on Windows 11?

    Asked by Spiky.

    • Answer ABSOLUTELY WORKS VERY GOOD

      Answered by JOSEAVCREATIVE