Samsung USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical Drive SE-S084B/RSBN

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches ; 14.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001MLZKAQ
• Item model number: SE-S084B/RSBN
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (107 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #66 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > External Components > Optical Drives > DVD Drives
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 23, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

A "must have" accessory for all NetBook users. The SAMSUNG 8X Tray load External Slim DVD Writer is designed to provide the highest quality DVD functionality in a sleek design that is not much larger than the CD/DVD itself. Simply plug it into your USB port and you are ready to watch movies, install software, copy photos, play music or do anything that you desire. Furthermore, this model supports both 12 cm & 8 cm discs. And the Manual Disc Eject function can let the disc ejected even when the power is off.

USB Powered. No need for an AC Adapter.

Automatically updates firmware to support latest media

What Is It For and Who Needs It?
Add the SAMSUNG 8X External DVD Writer to a Netbook, laptop, or desktop and users gain high-speed CD/DVD read/write functionality in an ultra-slim package.

Convenience and Simplicity
With features like Easy eject, auto updates and USB power, users are assured of extreme ease of use.

The SAMSUNG 8X External Tray Load DVD Writer. Performance and Style at Your Fingertips

The SAMSUNG 8X External Tray Load DVD Writer's Buffer Under Run Technology prevents buffer under run which occurs in high-speed writing when the speed is faster than the data transfer. Because of this technology, multi-tasking is possible while data is being written on the drive, thus improving the user's productivity. Buffer Under Run Technology also enables high speed writing in low performance PCs.

Key Features

• Full DVD drive power in an ultra-slim package. Perfect for Netbook users.
• Samsung quality that users can count on.

What's in the Box
SAMSUNG 8X External Tray Load DVD Writer, USB Cable, Nero Software Suite, Manual

Product Description

A "must have" accessory for all NetBook users. The SAMSUNG 8X Tray load External Slim DVD Writer is designed to provide the highest quality DVD functionality in a sleek design that is not much larger than the CD/DVD itself. Simply plug it into your USB port and you are ready to watch movies, install software, copy photos, play music or do anything that you desire. Furthermore, this model supports both 12 cm and 8 cm discs. And the Manual Disc Eject function can let the disc ejected even when the power is off.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for my Wifes Acer Netbook, March 30, 2009

By 

j-rob-82 (Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical Drive SE-S084B/RSBN (Personal Computers)

The reason for four stars is merely the price and quality. Seventy bucks is somewhat steep for a drive that is kind of cheap feeling and the eject disc button is manual and not electronic kind of what is in some laptops. As long as your not rough with it than it should last but the feel of it just shows otherwise. Then again it requires no power supply but it does require two USB ports though you might be able to run with one. The size is about half of a 8.9 inch netbook my wife owns. The biggest surprise I had was when I got it out of the package and it was light and smaller than I even hoped. My wife can fit this in her netbook case which anyone with a netbook knows that not having a disc drive can be an inconvenient one. This is probably one of the best options for small and portable without being too bulky. Great disc drive that does what it should do.

52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, compact and reasonably priced, April 21, 2009

By 

M. Rainey (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical Drive SE-S084B/RSBN (Personal Computers)

I bought this to go with my Acer Aspire One Netbook. I previously purchased a slim POWERED DVD Burner, thinking it would be better for it to run on it's own power and not drain the computer battery. A few drawbacks with that were. It makes the computer less portable (because you need to plug in the DVD)and a little cumbersome dealing with all of the cords, as well as they take up additional space in your bag.

I like this because it is powered from your laptop/PC. It works well and is compact. It seems to be well made (I like Samsung products to begin with). The only negitives are that the included software (Nero) doesn't work and is riddled with spy ware programs. I was better off downloading "BurnAware" for free from [...]. Also, beware, this DVD Burner takes up two USB slots in your computer.

56 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hardware great - software, not so great!, May 26, 2009

By 

Mark Papierski (Wheaton, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical Drive SE-S084B/RSBN (Personal Computers)

The DVD-writer worked fine, but I intended to use it to play DVD's on my new netbook, as well. However, the software included with the unit did not play DVD's without an upgrade in the software that was included with the unit. The software upgrade was more expensive that the DVD-writer unit, so I returned it for a full refund! Thanks Amazon.com for standing behind the product, but I felt that you could have done a better job matching up the Samsung netbook with the equipment and software needed to playback DVD's.