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24.10.09 17:52 Age: 28 days

Transcend’s new CD/DVD writer

Category: accessories

By: Ivan Zhekov

It is specifically designed for portable computer

A growing number of laptop and netbook models are being released without a built-in CD/DVD drives. Transcend’s latest creation was specifically designed for such products.

If your laptop or netbook has an USB slot, and most of them have it, you are equipped and ready to experience the capabilities of Transcend’s CD/DVD writer. Moreover, it does not require a power adapter.

Despite the inconvenience for some users to carry around an extra device, this one is supposedly light and does not cause much hassle.

Reportedly, with the purchase you also obtain a full copy of CyberLink Power2Go media writing software and a 30-day trial of CyberLink’s MediaShow.

Here is a brief list of Transcend’s new CD/DVD writer:

•       USB 2.0 interface
•       8x DVD±R read/write, 24x CD-R/RW read/write
•       Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-RAM media
•       Reads and writes Dual Layer discs
•       USB powered
•       Anti-slip rubber feet
•       2 years warranty
•       Windows XP, Vista and 7 compatible

This actually cool-looking product is priced at $74.80.

 

Author: Notebookcheck, 2005-09-20 (Update: 2009-11-20)