Samsung USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical Drive for Mac and PC SE-S084C/RSBN (Gloss Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches ; 14.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002C1BBU8
• Item model number: SE-S084C/RSBN
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For Mac or PC netbook or laptop owners who require an ultra-compact, high-performance external CD/DVD writer, the Samsung (SE-S084C/RSBN) External Slim DVD Writer is the obvious choice. Measuring less than an inch thick and weighing less than a pound, this USB-powered DVD writer offers superb portability and high-speed CD and DVD read and write functionality for both 8- and 12-centimeter disks. And with a sleek, glossy black surface design, the drive will complement any portable set-up.

The External Slim DVD Writer At a Glance USB-powered; requires no bulky power adapter Up to 8X write speed for DVDs, and 24X write speed for CDs Less than an inch thick; weighs less than a pound Buffer Under Run technology allows for high-speed writing while you multi-task Includes Nero Software Suite

A single USB cable is all you need to power the drive and write to DVD or CD.

The manual eject button lets you remove disks even when the drive is powered off. View larger.

The DVD writer's compact size makes it the perfect portable accessory for both Mac and PC users.

Ultra-Slim Design Ideal for Netbook Users
Compatible with both Mac and PCs alike, the External Slim DVD Writer is designed specially for on-the-go netbook and laptop users. It weighs less than a pound and measures a mere 5.5 x 6.2 x .75 inches (WxLxH). It takes up about as much space as a few CD or DVD disks.

The External Slim DVD Writer is USB powered, which means you don't have to carry any cumbersome power adapters or cords. Simply plug the drive into an available USB port on your computer, and you're ready to go. It also features an easy-access tray loading drive with a manual eject button, which allows you to eject your disks even when the drive is powered off.

High-Performance, High-Speed Writing Abilities
Thanks to the drive's Buffer Under Run Technology, you won't suffer buffer under-run, which occurs in high-speed writing when the speed is faster than the data transfer. Because of this technology, you can continue to multi-task on your computer while the data is being written on the drive, thus improving your productivity. Buffer Under Run Technology also enables high-speed writing in low performance PCs.

The drive boasts many other performance-enhancing features, including including SAT (Speed Adjustment Technology); TAC (Tilt Actuator Compensation) and Double OPC (Optimum Power Control). In addition, Magic Speed and ABS (Automatic Ball Balancing System) technologies reduce vibration and noise.

The External Slim DVD Writer supports 8X write speeds for a wide array of DVD disks, including DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-ROM. It also supports DVD+R DL and DVD-RW at a 6X write speed, and DVD-RAM at 5X. For CD compatibility, the drive offers a 24X write speed for CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM.

Nero Software Suite Included
To enhance your CD and DVD burning capabilities, the External Slim DVD Writer comes with Nero Software Suite, which includes NERO Burning ROM, NERO Showtime, and PowerDVD. Integrated firmware offers automatic updates to keep the performance of the drive optimized.

About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company is recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, and is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

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

With its sleek, ultra-compact design, the DVD Writer complements any PC or Mac laptop or Netbook.

Product Description

The first Samsung external DVD drive that is compatible with Mac as well as PCs. 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, etc. Furthermore, this model supports both 12 cm & 8 cm discs. The Manual Disc Eject function allows the disc to be ejected even when the power is off.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Drive for a Notebook, August 28, 2009

By	Nathan C (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

I bought this drive to use with my new Acer 13" 3810T which doesn't have an optical drive. I rarely use one, but I needed to have one....just in case.

The drive itself is VERY small, and I don't see how they could make one any smaller. Aesthetically it looks great. It came with one cable, with an interesting design. It has two regular USB plugs, which BOTH connect to a single mini-usb plug. You plug in both USB plugs to your laptop, and plug the other end into your laptop, and you're good to go.

Obviously this would pose a problem if you only have 1 usb port on a side, because the cord is not long enough to reach around. In the manual they show a picture of using an extension usb cord to reach the other side. I haven't tried this using only one plug, because I knew ahead of time I had two side-by-side usb ports I could use. The cord itself is quite short also, so expect to have the dvd drive less than a foot away.

I used it to burn recovery disks for my Acer, but haven't done any "speed" tests, but I didn't buy it for that purpose.

It's small, light, looks nice, and doesn't need a separate power cord!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!, August 19, 2009

By	J. H. Gordon (Princeton,, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was an excellent choice for burning system rescue disks and backups which is what I bought it for. I heeded the advice of others and did not load the Nero software included in the package. And, it was simply plug and play with the Acer netbook I bought this for.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfectly, October 15, 2009

By	J. Morris - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The drive works perfectly connected to only one usb port on three laptops to which I have access. I have tried reading and writing DVDs with no problems. If you have an older computer with a lower powered usb port, you may need to use two ports.