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LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

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SP80NB80
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5852919
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  • QuestionI have a roku ultra That has a USB port that can play can play movies that are on a usb so I’m wondering if I plug it in will it play a movie

    Asked by Nick076.

    • Answer Your Roku Ultra will not work with the LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80. This unit has to be plugged into the USB on a PC/Laptop. It is compatible with the Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X Operating Systems and must meet certain system requirements to work properly. IT comes with a Windows Installation Disc that you will need to install on a compatible PC/Laptop before using the unit...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionWhat kind of adapter do I need to work with the thunderbolt 3 port?

    Asked by Novice.

    • Answer ThunderBolt 3 ports are fully compatible with USB devices and cables so you can plug the LG 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 into a Thunderbolt 3 port, but the USB 2.0 port on the drive has rated read/write speeds for CD/DVD/Blu-Ray, and will function accordingly at USB 2.0 speeds. You will need to check the specifications for a ThunderBolt 3 to USB adapter that you intend to use...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionCan you connect this DVD player to a TV?

    Asked by MommyOf2.

    • Answer The TV Connectivity function on the LG 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive, Model # SPNB80 allows you to select and play files on a TV. The drive is defaulted to ODD (Optical Disc Drive) mode when it is powered on.You will need to switch it to TV mode by pressing and holding the 'Eject' button for 2 seconds with the tray open. The LED indicator will turn on as the drive switches to TV mode. The disc file system is converted to FAT32 and is recognized as USB flash memory...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionIs this unit compatible with HP?

    Asked by CHRISTINE.

    • Answer The LG 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB8o connects to a PC/Laptop via a USB port.It get its power from a USB port so the USB on a connected PC/Laptop must be able to deliver sufficient power to the drive. The drive is compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP(SP3) OPerating Systems. System requirements are a Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or Higher(with USB 2.0) for basic performance (Recommended for optimal performance: Pentium IV 3.2 GHz or Higher) CPU with Memory of 256 MB or larger (Recommended: 512 MB), a Hard Disk Drive with 20 GB or more free space. (The free space needed for writing depends on the quantity of data.) and Video Memory of 64 MB (Recommended: 128 MB). Check the specifications for your HP to determine if the drive can be used with it based on the above...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionCan I use this to play movies on my Surface X laptop? I also want to improve my typing skills, can I use this to play a "Learn to Type" software program on my Surface X? Thank you!

    Asked by Lene.

    • Answer Yes, this drive will act as an internal drive. This unit is listed as being compatible with the Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X (v.10.7.5 or higher) Operating Systems. ^Daphane

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionSo, with Windows 10 plug & play without downloading addition software?

    Asked by Dave.

    • Answer The LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB8o comes with a Windows Software Installation CD...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • Questionwill this work for burning music onto blank cds? also will this work with a dell laptop, windows 10?

    Asked by hi.

    • Answer Absolutely I have already burned cds this is an excellent product!

      Answered by Iphone

  • QuestionI have a Double layer DVD-R recorder and disk but to not know how to get dvd recorder to accept and record the 8 gig that's possible ???

    Asked by nick.

    • Answer Please contact our Support Center at (800) 243-0000 for assistance with how to use the LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 to write to a DVD disc. This unit will write to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (Ver 2.2), DVD+R, M-Disc(DVD+R SL) DVD+R DL and DVD+RW discs...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionI assume this will read/play music and photos as well as copy to disk for saving??

    Asked by KGrif.

    • Answer That is correct. The LG 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 will read/play and write to discs the same way that a built-in optical DVD drive that comes with a laptop or desktop will. It is compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP(SP3), and Mac OS X v.10.7.5 or Higher Operating Systems. It will write to DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.2) DVD+R M-Disc (DVD+R SL) DVD+R DL DVD+RW CD-R CD-RW discs and will read DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.2) DVD+R M-Disc (DVD+R SL) DVD+R DL DVD+RW CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM CD-DA(DAE) discs...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionIs this compatible to my Acer computer? I need to use my CD to connect to my printer.

    Asked by MeSuzieQ.

    • Answer The LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 is designed to be connected to a computer via USB. It is compatible with the Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X Operating Systems. It comes with a Software Installation CD disc for Windows and has System Requirements that must be met for it to operate normally...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionCan I play a cd and put it on my iPhone to put to Facebook so people could hear it?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer The LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 is designed to be connected to a computer via USB. It is compatible with the Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X Operating Systems. It comes with a Software Installation CD disc for Windows and has System Requirements that must be met for it to operate normally...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • Questionwant to read and also edit files saved on older dvd

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer The LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 will read DVD-ROM DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.2), DVD+R, M-Disc (DVD+R SL), DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, and CD-DA(DAE) discs, and it will write to DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.2), DVD+R, M-Disc (DVD+R SL), DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW discs...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionWill this work with a Lenovo Think Pad? I have files on a DVD sent to me by our 3rd party sick pay provider and my laptop does not have a cd drive. I need to retrieve the files.

    Asked by KWork.

    • Answer This unit is compatible the following operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X (v.10.7.5 or higher) Operating Systems. ^Daphane

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionCan you burn cds?

    Asked by Gabo.

    • Answer Yes you can burn CD-R and CD-RW discs with the LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionWill this be able to burn mpeg4 audio files to CD-R discs? I have a windows 10 laptop and would like to burn ITunes songs that I have purchased and burn to a CD .

    Asked by HetLasytens.

    • Answer The LG 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 will write to CD-R and CD-RW discs. You may need the appropriate software to burn an M4A file (means MPEG-4 format audio file. It is similar with the .mp4 file, but only contains audio data). Usually, the audio data in m4a file is encoded with AAC compression...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionDo I need software to use this on a desktop mac

    Asked by Sheila.

    • Answer The owner's manual for the LG 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 list it as being compatible with Mac OS X v.10.7.5 or Higher Operating systems. It only comes with a software disc for Windows. The drive gets its power from the PC USB power. All systems may not meet USB power requirements and full performance may not be achieved. In this case, you will need to connect with a USB Y type cable (not supplied.)...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionIs this burner compatible with a Dell g7 17 gaming laptop?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer I don’t know, ask the experts at Best Buy !

      Answered by SWSW

  • QuestionWill this support mini-cd's?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer You will need an adapter that you can fit into the DVD/CD tray for the LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SPNB80 that will accommodate mini CDs ( aka CD3 or 80 mm CDs)...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionTwo questions: 1. Is this comparable with a new MacBook Pro? 2. Can items be burnt onto a dvd from a MacBook Pro using this device?

    Asked by Soph.

    • Answer The LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 is compatible with Mac OS X v.10.7.5 or Higher Operating Systems. It does not come with a software installation CD disc that includes DVD software for Mac OS. You can check the Mac site to see if the drive automatically detects the drive or if you need to download and install drivers for it from their site...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

  • QuestionWill this work in a car?? Just plug in USB PORT??

    Asked by Chuck.

    • Answer The system requirements for the LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black a Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or Higher(with USB 2.0) for basic performance (Recommended for optimal performance: Pentium IV 3.2 GHz or Higher) CPU with 256 MB or larger (Recommended: 512 MB), a Hard Disk Drive with 20 GB or more free space. (The free space needed for writing depends on the quantity of data.), 64 MB (Recommended: 128 MB) of Video Memory, and Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP(SP3), Mac OS X v.10.7.5 or Higher Operating Systems. It will not work with your car...^IFV

      Answered by LG Digital Customer Care

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