Harmony between technology and aesthetics

The Asus External Slim 8x DVD-RW Optical Drive is a perfect companion for Asus Eee family products or other mini-notebooks. The DVD writer lets you create and read CDs or DVDs with speed and simplicity. Encased inside a slim and elegant diamond-cut design with a shimmering finish, this DVD writer is not only portable, but stylish too. The data encryption feature in the provided software protects your most sensitive material with a secure password protection. It also has the ability to hide file names from unwanted onlookers. And, with a drag-and-burn interface, you can quickly and easily accomplish an entire job with just three easy steps.

• Elegant appearance embodies the harmonious marriage of technology and aesthetics
• Disc Encryption doubles the security with password-controlled and hidden-file functionality
• Drag-and-burn interface accomplishes entire jobs in three easy steps
• Record onto DVD-R (SL/DL), DVD+R (SL/DL), CD-R/CD-RW, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM quickly
• With a compact and slim design, it is easy to carry and doesn't have big and bulky power adapters to carry around, just the included USB cable
• Features a low power consumption and is powered and connected by high-speed USB 2.0 ports for universal compatibility and convenience

• Optical Drive
• USB 2.0 Y Cable
• Software Disk
• Quick Installation Guide

• Color: Black
• Read Speed: DVD+/-R,  DVD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R (DL), DVD-ROM (DL)  - 8X; DVD-RAM - 5X; CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM - 24X; DVD Video Playback - 4X; VCD Playback, Audio CD Playback - 10X
• Write Speed: DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW - 8X; DVD+/-R (DL) - 6X; DVD-RAM - 5X; CD-R - 24X; CD-RW - 16X
• Writing Mode: DVD+R & DVD+R (DL) : Sequential Write; DVD-R & DVD-R(DL) : DAO/Incremental Recording; DVD+RW : Random Write; DVD-RW : DAO/Restricted Overwrite/Incremental Recording; DVD-RAM : Random Write; CD-R/RW : DAO/TAO/SAO/Packet Write
• Access Time: DVD - 160ms, CD - 140 ms
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Software: Cyberlink Power2Go 7, E-Green
• Disc Formats: Audio CD, Video CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM/XA, Multi-session CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM , DVD±R(SL/DL), DVD±RW, DVD-ROM(SL/DL), DVD-RAM, DVD Video
• Disc Diameters: 12cm/8cm
• Mounting Orientation: Vertical and Horizontal (+5-degrees to -5-degrees)
• Power: USB Power +5V +/- 5%
• Operating Temperature: 41F to 104F
• Storage Temperature: -22F to 140F
• Operating Humidity: 15% to 80% (non-condensing)
• Storage Temperature: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Dimensions: 6" x 6" x .8" (L x W x H, Approx)
• Weight: 9.87 oz.
• Warranty: One Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.