This external DVD drive for Mac & PC allows you freedom & mobility due to its small form factor design. USB (Universal Serial Bus) powered for powerful on the go capability. Whether you're in a cafe, on a plane or sitting at a park bench, you can power up a Samsungs™s Slim External DVD Writer by connecting it to a compatible Samsung Notebook. Engineered to free you from power cords & AC adapters, you don't d to be in your office to write DVDs. Thanks to its USB (Universal Serial Bus) BUS power source you can write at a fast speed with no outlet in sight. So, dont let your hectic schedule slow you down, Our Slim External DVD Writer was built to help you keep up. Travel light with this travel writer We didnt just engineer the Samsung Slim External DVD Writer to exceed expectations, we made it this compact & lightweight because we know that todays hectic mobile lifestyles demand portability. A breeze to carry with you while travelling, this sleek, sophisticated DVD writer is always ready for on-the-go assignments*. Enjoy the AV connectivity! Compatible Samsung AV devices such as a compatible TV can be used to play multimedia files by connecting Samsung External ODD via USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable sold separately. Just give it two light touches with your fingers to open & close the Tray, & the Drive goes into AV connectivity mode. It lets you enjoy a variety of content including music, pictures & video From now, Samsung external ODD is not only for storage but also for playing multimedia. Windows 7 compatibility The Samsung Slim External DVD Writer was engineered For compatibility, including Win dows 7 MAC OS Compatible The Samsung Slim External DVD Writer is compatible with MAC OS. Mac & Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. & other countries. Buffer Underrun Free Buffer Under Run Errors result from writing speed exceeding that of the data transfer speed. Buffer Under Run technology helps prevent these obstacles from occurring while enabling PC multitasking. Firmware Live Update The Samsung Slim External DVD Writer helps keeps you up to date by continually supporting compatible media & allowing you to upgrade to the latest firmware versions* through your Internet connection. * Internet connection required. Data & and subscription charges may apply. General Feature Drive Type DVD Writer Enclosure Type External Drive Height Slim (12.7mm) Loading Type Tray Interface USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 / 3.0 Dr Ive Mounting Horizontal Buffer Memory 1MB Supported Disc Formats DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD+E (G), CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio) Data Transfer Rate DVD+R Write 8X (10.8MB/seconds) Read 8X (10.8MB/seconds) DVD+R Dual Layer Write 6X (8.1MB/seconds) Read 6X (8.1MB/seconds) DVD-R Write 8X (10.8MB/seconds) Read 8X (10.8MB/seconds) DVD-R Dual Layer Write 6X (8.1MB/seconds) Read 6X (8.1MB/seconds) DVD+RW Write 8X (10.8MB/seconds) Read 8X (10.8MB/seconds) DVD-RW Write 6X (8.1MB/seconds) Read 8X (10.8MB/seconds) DVD-ROM Read 8X (10.8MB/seconds) DVD-RAM Write 5X (6.75MB/seconds) Read 5X (6.75MB/seconds) CD-R Write 24X (3.6MB/seconds) Read 24X (3.6MB/seconds) CD-RW Write 24X (3.6MB/seconds) Read 24X (3.6MB/seconds) CD-ROM Read 24X (3.6MB/seconds) Performance Feature Average Access Time DVD-ROM 150ms CD-ROM 150ms Technology AV Connectivity Yes Buffer Underrun Free Technology Yes Double O.P.C Technology Yes Firmware Live Update Yes Tilt Actuator Compensation Technology: T.A.C Yes E-Co Product: Ro HS Yes Smart Archive Yes Smart Power Yes Physical Features Product Weight& Dimension Dimension (Wx Hx D) 146.0 x 20.8 x 144.0mm Weight 0.3kg Retail Kit Weight& Dimension Dimension (Wx Hx D) 169 x 47 x 181mm Weight 0.46kg