A:AnswerThe LG LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 requires an Operating System to work. IT is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X Operating Systems. System Requirements for it 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 256 MB or larger Recommended: 512 MB). for memory and a Hard Drive with 20 GB or more free space. (The free space needed for writing depends on the quantity of data.)...^IFV
A:AnswerThe LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 can read mini DVDs but the DVD tray will only accommodate regular sized DVD discs. You will need to purchase a mini DVD adter that you can use with the tray to play mini DVDs in the unit...^IFV
A:AnswerThe USB port on the LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 is a micro USB port. You will need to find the appropriate cable that allows you to plug into the micro USB port on the SP80NB80 at one end and to whichever port you have on your new Macboook. There are different cables available like a Micro USB to HDMI or Micro USB to USB-C or Micro USB to other types of ports that you can find at retailers or online or you can use the appropriate adapter to make the necessary connections...^IFV
A:AnswerHell Aaron. Yes, you can use the LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 to copy ta music CD to your computer as a file. The drive is compatible with the Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X Operating Systems...^IFV
A:AnswerLG - 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...^IFV
A:AnswerYou will need to download and install burner software on your computer to use the LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 to burn music onto a blank CD on your iMAC...^IFV
A:AnswerThis is dependent on the software being used. The disc drive is able to read all CD and DVD discs. The software would need to be multiregional. ^CP
A:AnswerThe LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 has a TV Connectivity function that allows you to connect it to a TV to enjoy videos, photo and music files. The drive is defaulted in ODD mode when it is powered on. To take it out of ODD mode and put it in TV mode, you will need to press and hold the Eject’ button for 2 seconds with the tray open. The LED indicator will turn on, switching the unit to TV mode...^IFV
A:AnswerDo not know, has a special standard USB plug for data/power. If the surface pro uses anything but a standard USB an adaptor or different plug for this same purpose would be required.
A:AnswerI have mine working on Windows 10 the Home Personal version and it works fine. The loading of a disc is a bit clumsy but once you get used to it it's not a problem. I haven't tried writing to a disc but I have installed programs from it and it plays music discs with no problems.
A:AnswerWe would need more information to properly address this issue. Please contact LG Customer Support via Facebook Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/LGUSA/), and include your computer's software version for further assistance. ^ Jamal
A:AnswerThe LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 connects 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. Check to see what the minimum system requirements are to run Print Master or Quicken programs on your computer that you connect the SP80NB80 to...^IFV
A:AnswerUnfortunately no. It would not be possible to use this to play CDs in the car. This would be due to limitations of the USB port of the car. ^ Jamal
A:AnswerThe LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 can only connect to other devices via USB. The drive has a TV Connectivity function 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.It is defualted to ODD mode when it is powered on so you will need to switch it to TV mode to play it through a projector. The instructions for switching from ODD mode to TV mode can be found in the instruction manual that came with the unit...^IFV
A:AnswerThe LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black, Model # SP80NB80 has a USB port for connectivity and it requires an operating system and a hard drive. It is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X operating systems...^IFV
