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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Add fast and reliable DVD reading and writing to your desktop or laptop with the AmazonBasics USB External DVD Writer. Whether you need a simple way to add another drive to your existing home PC, or a convenient and portable way to read and write optical media while on the go, this AmazonBasics DVD writer is the ideal device for DVD reading and writing to DVD+R, DVD-R, and CD-R anywhere you need it.
The ideal device for DVD reading and writing anywhere you need it
USB connection offers the convenience of an external drive without the hassle
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USB Powered--No Adapter Required
This DVD writer is USB bus-powered--its dual-USB to mini B cable offers the convenience of an external optical drive without the hassle of finding an available outlet for an AC or DC adapter. And the USB 2.0 interface means fast and reliable data transfer and writing speeds.
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Warranty
This product is backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty. To view the full AmazonBasics warranty, click here.
What's in the Box
AmazonBasics USB 2.0 External DVD Writer, USB 2.0 cable (dual type A plug and one mini-B plug), Nero 10 (Suite 2) CD.
System Requirements
- Windows: Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8 for all language version
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Requirement for Mac: Mac OS 10.X or higher, Mac model supports USB2.0 Mass Storage Class
- To learn more about the included Nero software, click here. Note: Nero 10 is a multimedia suite that offers additional rip and burn functionality. It is not required to use the DVD writer.
- Compatible with 5V/2A power adaptors
Technical Specifications
- LED Indicator: Blinking (Disc in read and write)
- Disc Diameter: 8cm / 12cm
- Loading Type: Drawer type
- Drive Mounting: Horizontal
- Size: 146.2mm x 140mm x 19mm
- Weight: 307.7g
- Certification: FCC/CE
- Temperature (Operating): 0 to 40 (degrees Celsius)
- Temperature (Storage): -20 to 65 (degrees Celsius) (condensing)
- Humidity (Operating): 10 to 80 (%RH)
- Humidity (Storage): 10 to 90 (%RH) (condensing)
Product Description
USB 2.0 External Slim DVD Writer. Single Layer Drive.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
258 of 273 people found the following review helpful
By Christopher
Amazon Verified Purchase
First, let me admit my biases: I love gadgets, Amazon, AmazonBasics products, Macs and giving opinions.
Second, let's look at this DVD drive: It works and it's simple. While it comes with one of those double-pronged USB cables, Macs do not need to plug in both of the USB connectors; one is enough.
The drive is a tray loader which at first I was going to deduct one star for, then decided against it as I thought I should review on what the product is rather than grade it against a wish list. Tray loaders in this day seem almost antiquated, but I decided that to balance cost and power efficiency that it was actually a decent choice. The same judgement goes to the 8x speed of the drive, which for most people is perfectly fine. DVDs are fast becoming a thing of the past and having this sort of device to plug in on the rare occasions when they are needed I think is much more practical than getting a heavier laptop with a drive built in - I have been a MacBook Air user since they were first released and have only been in a situation where I *needed* a drive maybe 5 or 6 times... not bad for three+ years.
This is NOT a drive that is intended to use every day for hours. This is a utility drive and for $36 it is hard to imagine a better bargain. It is half the cost of the MacBook Air SuperDrive, and the AmazonBasics drive works on every computer I plugged it into (Windows Vista, 7 and a variety of Mac OSs). The SuperDrive does not. I will soon have one of these in every kit I have for my IT business.
As an experiment, I made a Mac OS 10.7 Lion installer disc and installed it using this drive just fine on a MacBook Air. I played a Disney DVD for my niece, and then made a backup copy using Toast 10. There were no issues at all.... Read more ›
Second, let's look at this DVD drive: It works and it's simple. While it comes with one of those double-pronged USB cables, Macs do not need to plug in both of the USB connectors; one is enough.
The drive is a tray loader which at first I was going to deduct one star for, then decided against it as I thought I should review on what the product is rather than grade it against a wish list. Tray loaders in this day seem almost antiquated, but I decided that to balance cost and power efficiency that it was actually a decent choice. The same judgement goes to the 8x speed of the drive, which for most people is perfectly fine. DVDs are fast becoming a thing of the past and having this sort of device to plug in on the rare occasions when they are needed I think is much more practical than getting a heavier laptop with a drive built in - I have been a MacBook Air user since they were first released and have only been in a situation where I *needed* a drive maybe 5 or 6 times... not bad for three+ years.
This is NOT a drive that is intended to use every day for hours. This is a utility drive and for $36 it is hard to imagine a better bargain. It is half the cost of the MacBook Air SuperDrive, and the AmazonBasics drive works on every computer I plugged it into (Windows Vista, 7 and a variety of Mac OSs). The SuperDrive does not. I will soon have one of these in every kit I have for my IT business.
As an experiment, I made a Mac OS 10.7 Lion installer disc and installed it using this drive just fine on a MacBook Air. I played a Disney DVD for my niece, and then made a backup copy using Toast 10. There were no issues at all.... Read more ›
70 of 75 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
When I fist got this burner, a few months back, I loved it.
My original review was a rave.
But then, after about a month, the unit for some
reason started to struggle a bit with music CDs. It
skipped and stopped near the end of two new store bought,
commercial CDs that showed no scratches, and played fine on
my computer's built in drive, and on my regular CD player.
But mostly, it did fine.
Now another two moths later the problems have grown.
It's started to struggle with more CDs. When I've tried
to burn tracks to iTunes it often freezes mid-burn. I have
no problems with the same CDs in my iMac's internal burner.
And now I've noticed DVDs are starting to struggle. I've
had a few bad burns, and some digital break up on playback.
Again, these discs were not problems with the internal burner.
(And I always use high quality media to burn).
It still works more often than not, but just 3 months into ownership
I don't like wondering if it's going to work each time I go to
use it. A great price, but not for a burner that seems to
fall apart this fast. Maybe I just got a lemon...
I will say, Amazon was great and easy to deal with in terms of
giving me a refund, and I'll give a different burner
a try.
My original review was a rave.
But then, after about a month, the unit for some
reason started to struggle a bit with music CDs. It
skipped and stopped near the end of two new store bought,
commercial CDs that showed no scratches, and played fine on
my computer's built in drive, and on my regular CD player.
But mostly, it did fine.
Now another two moths later the problems have grown.
It's started to struggle with more CDs. When I've tried
to burn tracks to iTunes it often freezes mid-burn. I have
no problems with the same CDs in my iMac's internal burner.
And now I've noticed DVDs are starting to struggle. I've
had a few bad burns, and some digital break up on playback.
Again, these discs were not problems with the internal burner.
(And I always use high quality media to burn).
It still works more often than not, but just 3 months into ownership
I don't like wondering if it's going to work each time I go to
use it. A great price, but not for a burner that seems to
fall apart this fast. Maybe I just got a lemon...
I will say, Amazon was great and easy to deal with in terms of
giving me a refund, and I'll give a different burner
a try.
46 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Brian Medema
Amazon Verified Purchase
Works fine with Apple's MacBook Air (2011). The USB cable comes with an extra male-A connector for extra power (two ports provide twice the power) but it's not necessary on the MacBook Air.
I'm liking everything I've purchased through Amazon Basics thus far.
I'm liking everything I've purchased through Amazon Basics thus far.
45 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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AmazonBasics USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical Drive
This DVD burner/player is small and lightweight: an excellent size for traveling with my netbook. It is also perfect for international travel since the unit receives its power via a USB cable and does not require a DC power source (though there is an optional DC jack).
It worked right out of the box, but the instruction manual gives no real information beyond plug and play capabilities. I plugged it in via the USB cable supplied, Windows 7 recognized it immediately and it both burned and played DVDs as advertised. A Nero 9 Essentials CD was included with the player so I loaded it (via this DVD player) as a test and it functioned properly. This software provides DVD copying and burning capabilities and is a nice bonus if you don't already have other software you prefer.
I tested this unit on a Windows 7 and an old XP computer without any problems. After using the unit for a week I have yet to identify any negative issues and I think I will be very happy with it.
This DVD burner/player is small and lightweight: an excellent size for traveling with my netbook. It is also perfect for international travel since the unit receives its power via a USB cable and does not require a DC power source (though there is an optional DC jack).
It worked right out of the box, but the instruction manual gives no real information beyond plug and play capabilities. I plugged it in via the USB cable supplied, Windows 7 recognized it immediately and it both burned and played DVDs as advertised. A Nero 9 Essentials CD was included with the player so I loaded it (via this DVD player) as a test and it functioned properly. This software provides DVD copying and burning capabilities and is a nice bonus if you don't already have other software you prefer.
I tested this unit on a Windows 7 and an old XP computer without any problems. After using the unit for a week I have yet to identify any negative issues and I think I will be very happy with it.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Optical drives have at one point been the cutting edge in terms of storage capacity and portability, but in recent years they have been slowly eclipsed by the memory sticks and the ubiquity of fast internet access. They have not yet become obsolete, but their usefulness is definitely on the wane. Apple seems to be on the vanguard of moving beyond this technology, and they have stopped including optical drives with their MacBook Air and Mac Mini computers. I've been using MacBook Air for about a year, and until now have not had a need for an optical drive. However, I plan on going on a longish trip soon, and discovered that I would need to use an optical drive for at least a few tasks that I need to accomplish. Instead of lugging around a much heavier HP laptop, I decided that the easiest thing for me to do would be to get a good and inexpensive external optical drive.
My first inclination was to get the Apple branded external optical drive. However, just like with most Apple products, the optical drive seemed overpriced. I don't mind paying the "Apple premium" for the more advanced Apple devices, but when it comes to the simple peripherals I find that most of the third party products are at least equally as good, and oftentimes even better than the Apple branded ones. I've also had a chance to test many Amazon Basics products, and overall have had a very positive experience. And when it comes to this optical drive, I am pleased to say that my positive experience with Amazon Basics products continues.
This Optical drive is plug-and-play as well as USB- powered. This means that it worked smoothly and flawlessly from the very moment I plugged it into my MacBook Air. I was able to read from several different sized media.... Read more ›
My first inclination was to get the Apple branded external optical drive. However, just like with most Apple products, the optical drive seemed overpriced. I don't mind paying the "Apple premium" for the more advanced Apple devices, but when it comes to the simple peripherals I find that most of the third party products are at least equally as good, and oftentimes even better than the Apple branded ones. I've also had a chance to test many Amazon Basics products, and overall have had a very positive experience. And when it comes to this optical drive, I am pleased to say that my positive experience with Amazon Basics products continues.
This Optical drive is plug-and-play as well as USB- powered. This means that it worked smoothly and flawlessly from the very moment I plugged it into my MacBook Air. I was able to read from several different sized media.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Buy!
I had never purchased an Amazon Basics product before but for the price I decided give one a try. The drive is well made and fast and light weight, you can slip it in the side... Read more
Published 19 hours ago by KEJ722
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy
I recently purchased an Apple Macbook Pro, which does not come with a disc drive. This inexpensive little device works great and hooks up to my computer easily.
Published 4 days ago by Jessica KC
4.0 out of 5 stars
External DVD Drive
With new computer with no DVD Drive this is a good price and handy to have in case I need one.
Published 6 days ago by Beverly Easterling
4.0 out of 5 stars
Did the job
I like this light, portable external optical drive. I have used it only a bit but so far I am impressed with it.
Published 7 days ago by geoffreylr
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is a great product
I didn't really start using it much but so far it is working like any other drive. I didnt want an enclosure with my DVD rom but I wanted a USB.
Published 8 days ago by Dutty
3.0 out of 5 stars
a decent player but not much else!
I ordered this item because I rip a lot of CDs and needed it to replace a Samsung drive that had begun to show it's age and become a little quirky! Read more
Published 10 days ago by D. Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pre-Owened
Great deal on this product. I was a little hesitant to buy a used DVDRW but it looked new and works great!
Published 10 days ago by Scotty Jackson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the price
A little thicker than I expected. Purchased for an Ultrabook, and to be honest, it has never been used - sanity check your need before purchasing.
Published 12 days ago by G. Thomas Weeks
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works as promised
Works as promised with my MSI Netbook. No issues with low power concerns. Used it to download Garmin mapping for navigation.
Published 13 days ago by Backnthaday
4.0 out of 5 stars
So far it works great!
So far it works great and hasn't died on me. I was concerned because I had read in other reviews that it works fine at the beginning but later on it dies. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Greenbirdflies
