external dvd writer which can be used to view or record dvd's as well as cd's

plug and play

perfect companion for your laptop minis which do not have a dvd drive, so you can use this for an external drive just by plugging!

great compact size and lightweight too!

Sony DRX-S70U External Multi-Format Slim Line DVD Burner
Looking for an external DVD burner that won't take up lots of space, supports all DVD and CD formats and looks great doing it? Look no further, the small-footprint DRX-S70U is all that and more. It records standard 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW, 8.5GB DVD+R Double/Dual Layer, DVD-RAM, and CD-R/RW discs. Whether you have a desktop PC or a laptop, the DRX-S70U's sleek black design looks great and takes up minimal space on your desk or in your computer bag. The DRX-S70U sports a high-speed USB 2.0 interface for fast and easy connection your Windows® Vista/XP/2000 PC and comes with an unbeatable Nero® 7 software suite

Feature

CD Read : 24X
CD-R Write : 24x CAV, 24x ZCLV, 16x ZCLV, 8x CLV2
CD-RW Write : 24x ZCLV2, 20x ZCLV2, 10x ZCLV1, 4x CLV
DVD Read : 8x
DVD+R DL Write : 4x ZCLV, 2.4x CLV3
DVD+R Write : 8x CAV2, 8x ZCLV2, 6x ZCLV2, 4x ZCLV1, 2.4x CLV
DVD-R DL Write : 4x ZCLV, 2x CLV3
DVD-R Write : 2x (CLV), 4x (6x Z-CLV), 8x CLV max2
DVD-RAM Write : 5x ZCLV, 3x CLV, 2x CLV2
DVD-RW Write : 6x ZCLV3, 4x ZCLV2, 2x CLV1, 1x CLV
Description:

Sony DRX-S70U-R Slim USB 2.0 Portable Dual-Layer DVD Burner

Record DVDs and CDs from virtually anywhere with this external Sony DRXS70UR multi-format DVD burner. Its small size is the perfect notebook companion. This external ultra-slim USB DVD burner supports all popular DVD and CD formats, including double-layer. Suitable for a desktop PC or a laptop, this DVD burner takes up very minimal space on your desk or carry case. Weighing just about 14 ounces, this burner is designed to be mobile friendly - easy to carry anywhere. With its new brushed design aluminum casing, the drive is robust and cosmetically very appealing. The DRXS70UR is supplied with the Nero software suite for operation on Windows Vista/XP/2000 PC. Many of the new Netbooks from Acer, Asus, HP, and Samsung do not include a DVD/CD drive.

Whats in the sealed retail box:


USB Cable

External DRX-S70U/R Double/Dual Layer DVD drive
Nero Express 8 DVD/CD mastering software
AC Adapter; USB cable
User Manual
Product Features:

DVD-R Dual Layer/DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
4X DVD+R Double Layer (DL), 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD+RW
4X DVD-R Dual Layer, 8X DVD-R, 6X DVD-RW
5X DVD-RAM 24X/24X/24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM
Buffer Underrun Protection Technology