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DW-AE8SB

Asus Lite Black External Slim DVD Drive

Asus - Asus SDRW-08D2S-U Lite, External Slim (142x177x21mm) Black with piano finish, weave stylish design, double security with disc encryption, super-multi: DL DVD+R, DVD+-r/rw + DVD-ram + CD+/-RW, USB2.0; 1mb - retail pack

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DW-AE8SB

Asus Lite Black External Slim DVD Drive

Asus SDRW-08D2S-U Lite, External Slim (142x177x21mm) Black with piano finish, weave stylish design, double security with disc encryption, super-multi: DL DVD+R, DVD+-r/rw + DVD-ram + CD+/-RW, USB2.0; 1mb - retail pack

Overview:

ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U LITE is an external slim DVD writer capable of 8X speeds. It's stylish and portable design. The lattice-like appearance of the drive is inspired by diamonds, making the product unique from every angle. Additional features include USB 2.0 and the E-Green Engine for the best optical storage available.

Features:

Disc Encryption II
Double security with password-controlled and hidden-file functionality

Drag-and-Burn
Friendly Interface with only three simple steps to burn a disc

Diamond-cut Design
Diamond-Shaped Design realize aesthetics of technology

Specifications:

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Specifications and features
Product Code DW-AE8SBspacer
Color Black
Read Speed DVD+R : 8X
DVD-R : 8X
DVD+RW : 8X
DVD-RW : 8X
DVD-ROM : 8X
DVD+R(DL) : 8X
DVD-R(DL) : 8X
DVD-ROM(DL) : 8X
DVD-RAM : 5X
CD-R : 24X
CD-RW : 24X
CD-ROM : 24X
DVD Video Playback : 4X
VCD Playback : 10X
Audio CD Playback : 10X
Write Speed DVD+R : 8X
DVD-R : 8X
DVD+RW : 8X
DVD-RW : 6X
DVD+R(DL) : 6X
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 : 160 ms
CD : 140 ms
Interface USB 2.0
OS Support Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X 10.5
System Requirements CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz or AMD Athlon 2100+ or higher
RAM: 512 MB or more is recommended
HDD: 10 GB or higher
Software Cyberlink Power2Go 8
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° ~ -5°)
Dimensions 142 x 142 x 20 ~ cm (LxWxH)
Weight 280 g
Power USB Power +5V ± 5%
Temperature Operating : 5 to 40
Storage : -30 to 60
Humidity Operating : 15 % ~ 80 % (Non-condensing)
Storage : 10 % ~ 90 % (Non-condensing)

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