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LG GP08NU20

LG GP08NU20 External DVD±RW Burner

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Hewlett Packard (DVD557S) External DVD-RW Burner

 
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Product Description
The attractive, slim design of the LG Super-Multi GP08NU20 external optical disc drive trims unnecessary bulk making it very portable. Simply plug via USB and burn CDs at 24x and DVD±Rs... More
The attractive, slim design of the LG Super-Multi GP08NU20 external optical disc drive trims unnecessary bulk making it very portable. Simply plug via USB and burn CDs at 24x and DVD±Rs at 8x speeds. Super-Multi technology supports CD, DVD±R, and DVD-RAM formats for triple compatibility. Less
Convenient storage for OXO SteeL OXO Good Grips or other tools. Holds six tools on sliding hooks. Made entirely of stainless steel. Easy to install with included hardware. Measures 17-3/4... More
Convenient storage for OXO SteeL OXO Good Grips or other tools. Holds six tools on sliding hooks. Made entirely of stainless steel. Easy to install with included hardware. Measures 17-3/4 inches long. Less
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Key Features   
Enclosure Type   External External
Read Speed   48x (CD), 8x (DVD) 24x (CD), 8x (DVD)
ReWrite Speed   24x (CD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW), 6x (DVD-RW), 5x (DVD-RAM) -
Write Speed   24x (CD), 8x (DVD+R), 8x (DVD-R), 6x (DVD+R DL), 6x (DVD-R DL) -
Burner Type   DVD±RW DVD-RW
Platform   PC -
Storage Type Disk Drive Disk Drive
Interface   USB 2.0 • Serial ATA USB
Technical Features   
Access Time DVD 210 ms -
Recording CD Modes   Track-at-once • Disc-at-once • Packet Write • Session-at-once -
Supported CD Formats   CD-ROM Mode 1 • CD Audio • CD-R • CD-RW -
Recording DVD Modes   Incremental Recording -
Supported DVD Formats   DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • DVD-9 • DVD+R • DVD-R • DVD+RW • DVD-RW DVD-RW
Supported Media Writing Standards CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD+RW • DVD-RAM • DVD+R DL (Double Layer) • DVD-RW DVD-RW
Buffer Size 2 MB -
Max. Media Capacity 8.5 GB -
Tray Qty.   1 -
Access Time CD 220 ms -
Other Features   
MTBF   100000 POH -
Features Buffer Underrun Proof -
Brand LG Hewlett Packard
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.84 lb. 0.75 lb.
Depth 6.5 in. 5.5 in.
Height 0.83 in. 0.75 in.
Width 6.14 in. 5.25 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8808992611813 4718390611084
Package Qty. 1 1
Package Type Retail -
Product ID 85109116 105035174
Product MPN   
MPN GP08NU20 DVD557S
 
Consumer Reviews
LG GP08NU20
LG GP08NU20 External DVD±RW Burner
From $32.99
HP (DVD557S)
Hewlett Packard (DVD557S) External DVD-RW Burner
From $57.05
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Product Review Summary

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Consumer Reviews

7

Nice Portable DVD Drive

byseronac Jan 14, 2011
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, light, fast and functional.
Cons So light that it sometimes doesn't stay put when you try to close it.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this drive to use with my Acer netbook, and it has been a joy to work with.  Read and write speeds are completely adequate, whether installing software, burning a disk, or watching a DVD movie--even in Windows 7 starter (You just need to use the right software: VLC Media Player, or... Read full review »

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HP dvd557s

bymaczebragirl Oct 10, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros I found no Pros to this product. Unless you count dust collecting!
Cons Out your money & time and still using markers to label your disks!
Recommended it? No

Bought this HP dvd557s 07/20/2010. Was told it would work with a Mac or PC. Main reason for purchase was the LightScribe capabilities. It will reconcnize any disk you put in it, but will not burn in LightScribe. Keep getting an error message that it dosen't see any disk. You think you're going... Read full review »

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