External USB DVD Burner/Player for Macbooks and Windows Netbooks
Truly self-powered DVD optical drive from a single USB port: DIGISTOR™ external self-powered DVD writers offer two power configurations to ensure optimal performance and reliability in any situation:
• Battery-powered mode / Normal DVD Burner Use :
– Requires only (1) USB connection to Mac or PC laptops, notebooks and netbooks
– No additional power supply or wall adapter required for use
– Product stays within USB spec (draws <500mA from system)
• Dual-USB mode (optional accessory) / Heavy DVD Burner Use :
– Connect DVD burner to your computer system via (2) USB ports (for increased power)
– Required for continuous use as DVD player over 3 hours (ex. watching multiple full length DVD movies)
– Exceeds USB spec (draws 1.5A from system)

Backwards Compatibility of External USB DVD Burner: Fluent compatibility with all DVD disc media formats such as DVD RAM discs, Dual Layer DVD, Double Layer DVD, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-R/RW with CD-R/RW support too! Great as CD and DVD player for netbooks, easy connection via USB!
Recommended by experts as a reliable solution for mobile DVD disc authoring. The only self-powered external DVD player/burner that is fully compatible with Mac OS X and Windows Vista notebooks, laptops without an internal DVD optical drive. Enjoy DVD media playback and creation such as movie authoring on the go.
Included DVD Software: TotalMedia SE1 (Backup & Record)
DIGISTOR™ external DVD burners now come with Arcsoft TotalMedia Backup & Record SE1 (Windows) for creation data backup and customization of file storage on DVD or CD discs; and for automated or manual back up and restore using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CDR, CD-RW blank discs.
The DIGISTOR™ External DVD Drive has two connection types:
Single Cable Configuration
(for standard usage)
• The External DVD drive will last 3-4 hours on a single USB connection, and will auto charge while idle. |
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Dual Cable Configuration
(for heavy usage)
• For extended use use the dual USB connection which will draw additional power from the computer, but will not deplete the internal battery |
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1.) Connect USB plug to your system. |
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1.) Connect both USB plugs to your system. |
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| 2.) Connect mini-USB plug to back of your optical drive |
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2.) Connect mini-USB and power plug to back of your optical drive. |
(Cable provided with drive.) |
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(Dual cable not provided with drive. Click here to purchase) |