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

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 30 reviews

$43.31
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Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

Model: 98938
SKU: 11132172
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Specifications
  • Optical Media Supported
    CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
    Dual Layer Media Supported
    Yes
    System Requirements
    Windows XP, Vista, 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher
    M-Disc Ready
    Yes
    Maximum Write Speeds
    8X DVD, 24X CD
    Included Software
    Nero Burn & Archive software
  • Key Specs
    • Optical Media Supported: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
    • Dual Layer Media Supported: true (A drive that supports dual-layer media is able to read and write a specific format that provides additional recording space via a second recordable layer.)
    • System Requirements: Windows XP, Vista, 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
    • M-Disc Ready: true (Drives with this capability can write to an M-DISC, a media format for permanently archiving data that is less affected by environmental factors than regular DVD media.)
    • Maximum Write Speeds: 8X DVD, 24X CD (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write information to a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
    • Included Software: Nero Burn & Archive software
  • General
    • Brand: Verbatim
    • Model Number: 98938
    • Product Name: Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
    • Color: Black
  • Compatibility
    • Drive Location: External
    • Drive Type: DVD Writer
    • Optical Media Supported: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
    • Dual Layer Media Supported: true (A drive that supports dual-layer media is able to read and write a specific format that provides additional recording space via a second recordable layer.)
    • Operating System Compatibility: Windows
    • System Requirements: Windows XP, Vista, 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
    • M-Disc Ready: true (Drives with this capability can write to an M-DISC, a media format for permanently archiving data that is less affected by environmental factors than regular DVD media.)
  • Connectivity
    • Interface(s): USB 2.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
  • Performance
    • Maximum Write Speeds: 8X DVD, 24X CD (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write information to a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
    • Overall Maximum Write Speed: 24 times (The maximum average speed at which the device can write information.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 0.63 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 5.31 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Length: 5.56 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
    • Product Weight: 0.48 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Included
    • Included Software: Nero Burn & Archive software
    • Cable(s) Included: USB 2.0
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 2 years
    • Warranty - Labor: 2 years
  • Other
    • UPC: 023942989387

Equip your laptop with this Verbatim external CD/DVD writer. The USB connection makes this device easy to set up, and the fast writing speeds let you create DVDs and CDs with your favorite content quickly. With its universal design, this Verbatim external CD/DVD writer is compatible with most common disc formats.

  • 24x maximum CD-R write speed: For fast disc burning.
  • Archive videos, photos, data and music: To CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM and DVD-RW.
  • Compact and lightweight: Easily fits into laptop bag or backpack.
  • USB powered: No need to carry additional AC adapter.
  • M-Disc Ready: Perfect archival solution with industry-leading disc lifetime expectancies.
Whats Included
  • Verbatim Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
  • Owner's Manual
  • USB 2.0 Cable
  • User manual (on CD)
  • Nero Burn & Archive Software

Q: Does this work with an AC adapter or does it pull power from the PC?

A: The drive receives power via the USB port of the host computer by way of the supplied "Y' Cable that uses 2 USB Type "A" ports.

Q: Can this device be plugged into the USB port of our Kia Niro to playcd’s?

A: You should be able to connect it, but to play some audio cds, it might require additional software.

Q: Does this work with the Acer Chromebook r11?

A: Yes, this external DVD drive works with the Chromebook 11 if it has the right software on it.

Q: Can this be used to write M-Discs?

A: Yes, you can use this item to write M-discs.

Q: Can I use this with my tablet, Samsung.

A: The Android based OS used on the Samsung tablets does not support external CD/DVD drives.

Q: Can i play movies on DVD when this is connected to my Surface tablet which has only one USB port?

A: Yes, the drive receives power via the USB port of the host computer by way of the supplied "Y' Cable that uses 2 USB Type "A" ports.

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Pros for Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

    It is reasonably priced and works just as I expected. It is very light and easy to transport.

    This review is from Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    Glen Posted

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    weird set up

    Read the reviews, needed it ti interact with Windows 10, had the 2 ports necessary, would NOT go past the set-up page and after several days of trying it I took it to Best Buy and The Geek Squad guys had a heck of a time getting it to work (which made me feel better, or at least not so inept!) turns out you had to get your cursor about a quarter of an inch AWAY from where you should have it to click to the next step & then the little hand magically appeared!! Don't know if it's a bad disk or??? It also vibrates quite a bit. It is lightweight.

    This review is from Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    airtight Posted

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good drive for the price

    My new laptop didn't come with an internal DVD drive, so I purchased this model to fill the void. I needed a DVD drive to install some software on my new laptop that was only available on CD. The drive worked well out of the box, and I appreciated that it came with a cord to connect it to the laptop. The drive is lightweight and relatively small, but I can't decide if that makes the unit feel "cheap." I don't have a lot of media on CD, so I likely won't be using it a lot. I MIGHT be concerned about durability if I were using this drive regularly.

    This review is from Verbatim - Slimline Double-Layer 8x External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    Grant Posted

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