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ASUS ASUS LITE Portable USB 2.0 Slim 8X DVD/ Burner +/- Rewriter External Drive, Compatible with both Mac & Windows, Black (SDRW-08D2S-U/BLK/G/AS)
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Operating System | Windows and Mac OS |
Special Feature | Portable, E-Green Engine Technology |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Brand | ASUS |
Optical Storage Write Speed | 8 |
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- 8x DVD write speed of the Asus sdrw 08d2s u Lite provides an easy to use backup solution
- Diamond cut design for a sophisticated look that perfectly complements any device
- Disc encryption double security With password controlled and hidden file functionality
- Drag and burn provides a friendly interface with only three simple steps to burn a disc
- Windows and Mac compatible
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ASUS LITE Portable USB 2.0 Slim 8X DVD/ Burner +/- Rewriter External Drive
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- M-DISC provides archival-quality storage to protect your precious photo, video and data for 1,000 years or more (supporting after manufacture date 2017/Jan)
- Windows and Mac OS compatible
- Nero BackItUp provides easy and comprehensive photo, video, data backup for your valuable information (Window OS)
- Disc encryption in highest security standards with password control and encoded file name functionality (Window OS)
- Drag-and-burn in 3 easy steps (Window OS)
ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U LITE is an external slim DVD writer capable of 8X speeds. It's stylish and portable design. The lattice-like appearance of the drive is inspired by diamonds, making the product unique from every angle. Additional features include USB 2.0 and the E-Green Engine for the optical storage available.
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Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | — | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Portability | 4.6 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Easy to recognize | — | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Light weight | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | — | — | 4.7 |
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hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb c | usb | usb | usb | usb3.0 a, usb3.0 c |
operating system | Windows and Mac OS | fire os, Mac OS X 11, android os, Windows 10 | — | Windows 7/ Vista/ XP, Mac OS X | Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion | Windows 11/10/8/7, Mac, Linux |
read speed | 8x | 24x | — | 24x | 8x (DVD), 24x (CD) | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD |
write speed | 8 | 8x | — | 24x | 8x (DVD), 24x (CD) | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD |
hardware platform | — | Laptop, PC, Tablet | Laptop | — | PC, Mac | Laptop, PC |
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Brand | ASUS |
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Series | SDRW-08D2S-U/BLK/G/AS |
Item model number | SDRW-08D2S-U/BLK/G/AS |
Operating System | Windows and Mac OS |
Item Weight | 1.59 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 2.8 x 7.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.5 x 2.8 x 7.3 inches |
Color | Black |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 2.0 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 24 RPM |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
ASIN | B006HUMYCO |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 4, 2011 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #103 in External CD & DVD Drives |
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Sdrw-08d2s-u Lite is an external slim DVD Writer capable of 8x speeds. Stylish and portable design includes a space-saving stand. The lattice-like appearance of the drive is inspired by Diamonds, making the product unique from every angle. Additional features include USB 2. 0 and the e-green engine for the best optical storage available.
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, value, and size of the optical disc drive. For example, they mention it performs well, is easy to plug and use, and is a good product at a reasonable price. Some are happy with appearance, and speed. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality and the usb cable.
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Customers like the performance of the optical disc drive. They say it works well, has no issues, and is easy to use. Some mention that it works on every machine they have tried so far.
"...but i said, watching dvd is great. i have windows 7.when i first got it, i'd placed directly on top of my desk...." Read more
"As expected. Works fine!" Read more
"...Dvds play perfectly and I have used the drive to install three games on my laptop...." Read more
"...play with my Asus laptop, matches it's styling and so far has performed flawlessly." Read more
Customers find the optical disc drive easy to use. They say it's lightweight, easy to set up, and has no issues with plug and play. They also say the installation took 30 seconds and there's no need to install software. Customers say it offers convenience and ease of use, enabling them to install their programs without a hitch.
"...Installation was easy:1) With computer off, install cables and connect the ASUS drive...." Read more
"...I was wrong. Good thing I found this drive. It was plug and play with my Asus laptop, matches it's styling and so far has performed flawlessly." Read more
"...in properly it in worked great though - very fast, no need to install any software on my Mac...." Read more
"...No need to install software or anything like that, simply plug and go. Performance wise, fantastic product!..." Read more
Customers like the value of the optical disc drive. They say it's a good product at a reasonable price. Some customers also mention that it'll be a decent replacement for their old one.
"...Thankfully external disc drive technology is inexpensive and unobtrusive...." Read more
"...services fight over licenses, enjoy owning your media! Inexpensive, shipped fast and in great condition...." Read more
"...This is, overall, a good product at a good price." Read more
"...Great product, easy to install, and even better price than others listed." Read more
Customers are happy with the portability, looks, and ease of use offered by this external DVD drive. They say it's very slim, compact, and lightweight enough to bring with them in their backpack. Some mention that the diamond cut design looks very stylish. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and portability of the product.
"...Secondly, it is indeed very slim...." Read more
"...I wanted something relatively inexpensive, and this drive fit the bill perfectly...." Read more
"...Slim and well built, it comes with just one short cable to connect to the computer, no power adaptors needed...." Read more
"super light unit is easy for travel. connects through usb without needing additional power...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the portable CD/DVD reader. They mention it has a slick diamond-cut design, a glossy shine, and a cool cross-hatching pattern on the top. Some say the product is well built and has a nice carry case.
"...it's a nice looking device. the casing is plastic so i figure if you drop it, it's a goner." Read more
"...with the black and it's got a nice glossy shine with a cool cross hatching pattern on the top. It comes with a common USb plug in...." Read more
"...It was plug and play with my Asus laptop, matches it's styling and so far has performed flawlessly." Read more
"...'s probably pretty common these days, but it's also name brand and beautiful! :)..." Read more
Customers like the speed of the optical disc drive. For example, they say it's very fast, has decent transfer speeds, and moves files quickly. Some mention that it'll speed things up to connect both, especially for burning or ripping.
"...fight over licenses, enjoy owning your media! Inexpensive, shipped fast and in great condition...." Read more
"...Once I got it plugged in properly it in worked great though - very fast, no need to install any software on my Mac...." Read more
"...Quickly recognized by Windows 10 and 11. Decent transfer speeds. Does what it should." Read more
"...However, it does speed things up to connect both, especially for burning or ripping. It fits fine on the mouse tray on my laptop lap desk...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the optical disc drive. Some mention that the construction quality is fair to good, while others say that it's flimsy and cheap.
"...Slim and well built, it comes with just one short cable to connect to the computer, no power adaptors needed...." Read more
"...break the tray or stress the connections.. The unit does feel a little "flimsy", but it only cost $28, so one shouldn't expect it to be built like a..." Read more
"...with some external drives I've used, this one feels like it's built far more solidly...." Read more
"...Be sure to brace it though before you open it the tray pops out kind of quick and has gotten a little close to the edge of my desk a few times...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the USB cable. Some mention that it works fine, has two USB cables, and recommends using two USB ports. However, others say that it requires the use of two USB connections and that the external drive has two connectors that hog up their only two USB port.
"...It comes with a common USb plug in. I have been using this heavily for over a month and it show no signs of wear. Great Product!" Read more
"...My only complaint is that it requires 2 USB ports to supply enough power to run, which is a bit difficult because they are on opposite sides of my..." Read more
"...My USB ports are working just fine...." Read more
"...Sum up: Wonderful performance, tad loud at times, Requires access to TWO USB ports on the computer that are very close to each other so plan..." Read more
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As far as this disc drive goes, firstly, it is black, so therefore I am already inclined to like it. Secondly, it is indeed very slim. This means that even if you have to tack one on to a system intended to be as small as possible, it will be as unobtrusive as possible. Heck, you could even duct tape the thing to your ITX build to give your system a more complete feel. The price tag is pleasantly low as well. And I don't know about you but the Asus logo has always looked cool to me--I love that spacey font!
While I will probably only use this disc drive for installing my OS, it will be good to know that it's there in case I decide to buy any games in DVD format. As gamers may or may not know, games in DVD format typically sell twice as cheap in the "old fashioned" format as opposed to the digital one. Thankfully external disc drive technology is inexpensive and unobtrusive. This is sort of a niche product, but it is a good one that will compliment any PC build geared for being compact.
when i first got it, i'd placed directly on top of my desk. then decided i would like it up higher so i placed the drive on top of a couple of empty dvd case --one that held 7discs. that's when i ran into trouble. windows would take a long time in recognizing it or it wouldn't at all. i figure the cable had become loose. so now it is back ontop of my desk and all is well.
i had to get a hub because of the pathetic amount of usb ports( why do laptop makers give us so few usb ports, I'll never understand). anyway, i have my drive plugged to that. i didn't think it would work -- not enough power, but i was wrong.. i'm also using a extender with it, because the cable on this isn't too long. again, i didn't think it would work -- not enough power, but i was wrong.
it's a nice looking device. the casing is plastic so i figure if you drop it, it's a goner.
Inexpensive, shipped fast and in great condition. If you’ve got CDs or DVDs and a computer with a standard USB input you should be good to go.
Tested working in both Windows 11 and Ubuntu. No issues with commercially pressed discs or self authored discs.
Make sure you don’t need a blu ray player instead!
Note, this review was written shortly after installation. If one checks all the "1 Star" reviews, they are all from 2015, so perhaps the drives have been improved since then.
I kept the drive far enough back so that when the tray was open it was over the desk top so I couldn't accidentally break the tray or stress the connections.. The unit does feel a little "flimsy", but it only cost $28, so one shouldn't expect it to be built like a tank.
Installation was easy:
1) With computer off, install cables and connect the ASUS drive. I found the provided cables long enough for use on my desktop.
2) Boot computer
3) Go to Device Manager, find DVD/CD Drives, expand, select the "dead" drive, right click and select "Uninstall Device". Close Device Manager.
4) Put provided ASUS CD in ASUS player
5) Go to Windows Explorer and open the files on the disc. There are 4 major folders labeled "AP". Each folder will have a "Setup.exe" file. Double click on that, and it will install. If you're into burning discs, encrypting, etc you may want to install all 4 programs.
6) For just playing DVD movies, the only one you'll need is "ASUS E-Green" which contains the drivers. The ASUS website has this as a download, but the one on the provided CD is a newer version.
7) IIRC, the ASUS E-Green software is the 2nd AP folder. Install ASUS E-Green and then remove the ASUS CD.
8) Install an aftermarket DVD player app. There are lots of them, tried about 10 and found the Laewo Blu-Ray Player to be the best. Puts an advert up when you pause, but it doesn't interfere with use. Never asked me to register or pay. I had been using this player with the now "dead" internal CD drive in the computer box for some time.
9) put a DVD on the ASUS drive and close. The Laewo player software will either autostart and recognize the disc, or Windows will ask what you want to do with DVDs - pick the Laewo player.
10) An orange/brown box will appear in the center of a blue Laewo home screen and an abbreviated name for the DVD will be in the box.
11) Select the center "Play" button and the DVD will start.
12) you can navigate through the menus with either the up/down arrow keys on your keyboard, or use the mouse.
13 To eject DVD, select the universal "Stop" symbol (the square blue box on the left of the bottom player control panel. The orange/brown center box will appear again. Click the "Eject" icon in the upper right corner of the center box, and the DVD will eject.
So far, so good. If the player stops working properly or breaks, I will update this review.
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So it's USB 2.0, that's fine, 3.0 wouldn't make any difference (mechanical speed of the disc is the limiter, not the interface)... interesting to me is how some other similar devices advertise USB 3.0 data transfer speed as if it's applicable: it isn't! The device fully supports all regular DVD/CD-ROM RW disc formats. Great all around compatibility.
You're provided a short (36") cable with double Type-A standard connectors at one end, and a small USB Mini-B that plugs into the drive itself. A USB Type-C adapter might be needed depending on your notebook -- a separate purchase -- just something to consider.
Don't be put off thinking you'll need two free USB ports: all USB ports supply 5v, which is precisely what the device requires, therefore any powered USB hub or built-in port on a PC should capably handle it from plugging into one single port. The double connectors are there in case for some reason the voltage isn't stable enough, a feature to improve compatibility with old computers especially by using both plugs when burning discs, but shouldn't be needed normally (I've had no issues at all).
I'm using Windows 10, which natively supports writing DVD/CD-ROM, and did not install any software included with the drive unit.