ASUS External Slim SDRW-08D1S-U DVD Burner
As expected, the drive gets both data and power via a single USB 2.0 plug, and there's also Disc Encryption technology tossed in, which allows users to password-protect an entire disc or its partial contents with 128-bit encryption. ASUS has yet to come forward with pricing, but you can have a glance below to see if the burn rates are even up to your standards before you start hunting one down.

ASUS SDRW-08D1S-U Specifications
Write Speed |
DVD+R(SL) |
8X (CAV) |
DVD-RW |
6X (ZCLV) | |
DVD+RW |
8X (ZCLV) | |
DVD+R (DL) |
6X (ZCLV) | |
CD-R |
24X (ZCLV) | |
CD-RW |
16X (ZCLV) | |
DVD-RAM |
5X max. | |
Read Speed
|
DVD-ROM (SL)(DL) |
8X max. (CAV) |
DVD+R/RW |
8X max. (CAV) | |
DVD+R(DL) |
6X max. (CAV) | |
CD-ROM/R/RW |
24X max. (CAV) | |
DVD-RAM |
5X max. | |
Random Access Time |
DVD: 150 ms and CD: 130 ms | |
Writing Mode |
DVD-R: DAO, Incremental Recording | |
DVD-R/RW: Restricted Overwriting | ||
DVD+R/RW: Incremental/Random Recording | ||
CD-R/RW: DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Write | ||
DVD-RAM: Random Write | ||
O/S Compatibility |
Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista | |
Interface |
USB 2.0 | |
Data Buffer |
2 MB | |
Bundle Software |
CyberLink | |
Disc | ||
Disc Formats |
Write: DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM | |
Read: DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, Photo CD, CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM | ||
Disc Diameters |
12 cm and 8 cm | |
Configurations | ||
Mounting Orientation |
Vertical and Horizontal (+5° ~ -5°) | |
Dimensions (D/H/W) |
156.4 * 140.8 * 21 mm | |
Weight |
412g 435g (with stand) | |
Color |
Black / White |