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ASUS USB 2.0 White External Slim CD / DVD Re-Writer Mac OS Compatible Model SDRW-08D2S-U
- PC / Mac compatible
- Elegant appearance embody the harmonious marriage of technology and aesthetics
- Disc Encryption doubles the security with password-controlled and hidden-file functionality
- Drag-and-burn interface accomplishes entire jobs in three easy steps
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Overview
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A harmonious marriage of technology and aesthetics, the ASUS external slim USB 2.0 CD/DVD writer offers you comprehensive CD/DVD read/write capability in a sleek, elegant enclosure. With USB 2.0 connectivity, you can initiate CD/DVD program installation or backup your data to CD/DVD on a non-ODD equipped ultrabook MacBook computer. Password-controlled and hidden-file functionality provide doubled security against unauthorized access and tampering. Easy to use drag-and-burn interface allows you to accomplish entire jobs in three steps. As an added bonus, its clean cut appearance and weave styled surface are appealing to your eyes and can seamlessly match your laptop/ultrabook.
Double Security On-The-Go
Disc Encryption doubles the security with Password-controlled and hidden-file functionality.
3 Easy Steps to Complete Disc Burning
Drag-and-burn interface accomplishes entire jobs in three easy steps.
The Asus External Slim 8x DVD-RW Optical Drive is
a perfect companion for Asus Eee family products or other
mini-notebooks. The DVD writer lets you create and read CDs or DVDs
with speed and simplicity. Encased inside a slim and elegant
diamond-cut design with a shimmering finish, this DVD writer is not
only portable, but stylish too. The data encryption feature in the
provided software protects your most sensitive material with a secure
password protection. It also has the ability to hide file names from
unwanted onlookers. And, with a drag-and-burn interface, you can
quickly and easily accomplish an entire job with just three easy steps.
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-510-739-3777
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The ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U is a slim, white USB 2.0 external CD/DVD burner for PC and Mac users who need to read or burn discs on a computer without a built-in optical drive.
Recommended For
- Laptop owners without a built-in optical drive who occasionally need to read or burn CDs and DVDs, such as accessing older software or files on disc.
- People who occasionally burn CDs or DVDs for personal files or backups and want ASUS’s three-step Drag-and-Burn interface; its disc-encryption feature also supports password protection and hidden files.
- Users who need a compact, light external CD/DVD drive to keep on a desk or carry with a laptop for occasional disc access.
- Mac or Windows users with a compatible computer and USB-A connection who need to read or write standard CDs and DVDs rather than use an internal drive.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- On a laptop without a built-in optical drive, connect the SDRW-08D2S-U to read CDs or DVDs; it provides access to files and media stored on those discs, subject to compatible software and disc condition.
- When retrieving music from a CD collection, use the drive to read the discs and import tracks with audio software; one SDRW-08D2S-U owner reports using it to transfer a large CD collection to digital accounts.
- To make a physical copy of selected files, use the included Windows disc-burning software or another compatible app to burn a CD or DVD; ASUS also advertises password protection and hidden-file options for encrypted discs.
- If you need to access older software or reference files distributed on disc, connect the drive to a compatible Windows PC or Mac and read the CD or DVD; running the contents may still require software that supports them.
- For occasional recovery tasks, use the drive to read or burn a rescue DVD; whether the computer can boot from it depends on the computer’s firmware and the disc’s boot format.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Portable CD and DVD reading and burning with a USB connection for compatible Windows and Mac computers |
| Drive Type And Disc Loading | Slim external DVD burner with tray loading |
| Disc Formats And Speeds | DVD-ROM read at 8X; CD-ROM read at 24X; DVD+R and DVD+RW write at 8X; DVD-R write at 8X and DVD-RW at 6X; DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 6X; DVD-RAM at 5X; CD-R write at 24X and CD-RW at 16X |
| Disc Access | DVD-ROM access time of 160 ms and CD-ROM access time of 140 ms |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 interface |
| Compatibility | Supports Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Mac OS X 10.5; listed as compatible with Mac and Windows |
| Software And Disc Protection | Includes CyberLink Power2Go and E-Green software; Disc Encryption supports password-controlled protection and hidden files, with a drag-and-burn workflow |
| Design And Dimensions | White plastic enclosure with diamond-cut design; 0.79 × 5.59 × 5.59 inches and 200 grams |
| Model Identifiers | ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U-WHT/G/A; external model number SDRW-08D2S |