Portable DVD LG Electronics External Slim DVDRW 8X with Software

Portable DVD LG Electronics External Slim DVDRW 8X with Software

Portable DVD LG Electronics External Slim DVDRW 8X with Software

Pros:
--So far, very pleased and have overcome initial apprehension.

--Price: paid $14.99 ($29.99 less $10 sale discount, less $5 MIR)

--Slim design, matte black, no fingerprint textured finish, lightweight plastic housing. If you’re rough with hardware, might not be well suited for your backpack.

--Windows 7, Ultimate, 64-bit recognized hardware and installed required drivers. Used the GP50NB40 to install other software on a laptop without any issues. Windows device manager reports hardware as HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GP50NB40 USB Device.

--Quiet operation, feel slight vibration only if picked up. Mine does not move on a flat surface as others have stated.

--Includes CD with Cyberlink suite and necessary software to update firmware from vendor website. Cyberlink: Power2Go v7; PowerBackup v2.5; LabelPrint v2.5; YouCam v3.1; User Manual and a downloader file to get copies of PowerDVD v12, PowerDirector v10 and PhotoDirector v3.

--Easy firmware update from vendor website, you’ll need an internet connection. My unit manufactured April 23, 2013; original firmware v1.00, flashed to v1.06. Latest released to improve M-Disc compatibility = everything is recent and current.
--Test copied two burned CDs: desktop, laptop, home entertainment center and portable CD player--all read and played copies without errors. Have not yet test burned DVDs, but don’t anticipated problems.

--VLC Media Player allows you to use a slider to fast forward on DVDs without stuttering and/or crashing. Unit immediately responds to fast switching between tracks on media. Obviously, read heads are responsive.Read more

Portable DVD LG Electronics External Slim DVDRW 8X with Software