ASUS External Slim SDRW-08D1S-U DVD Burner

While not nearly as intriguing as ASUS' recent tie-up with Garmin, the outfit's newest external optical drive is still a looker. The stylish External Slim SDRW-08D1S-U measures in at just 6.1- x 5.5- x 0.8-inches, arrives in black or white and burns both writable CDs and DVDs. The unit also comes bundled with a stand for those intent on showing it off, and ASUS has also tossed in a CyberLink-based burning program to handle those duties if you're currently in need.

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