ASUS SDRW-08U7M-U Silver + 2 × M-Disk

Have you bought a laptop without an optical drive and now need to store your data on CDs or DVDs? If so, then the Asus ODD is the right solution. It is user-friendly, beautifully designed, and supports extra-long data retention. M-Disc recording technology allows to archive data for up to 1,000 years.

Key Features

• M-Disc 1,000-year archival storage support
• USB connection
• 8x DVD write speed
• Advanced data encryption
• Simple drag & drop burning
• Ultra-slim design

Slim design

Simply connect it via USB to your laptop and you can burn at will. The 13 mm, ultra-slim optical drive with a Zen-inspired concentric-circle hairline finish will look beautiful next to any Ultrabook. The ultra-thin design makes it one of the slimmest optical drives in the world.

Save data for 1,000 years

M-Disc is an archival-quality storage solution that can preserve data for up to 1,000 years. The new data storage technology burns information into a patented stone-like layer that is resistant against high temperatures and humidity. It is a perfect solution for preserving priceless family photos and videos. Also, advanced data encryption allows to secure files with a password or hide them completely.

Additional information:

Technical specifications:
Design: external
Interface: USB 2.0
Access time: DVD: 160 ms; CD: 160 ms
Dimensions: 142.5 x 135.5 x 13.9 mm
Weight: 228 g

Read speed:
DVD + R: 8X
DVD-R: 8X
DVD + RW: 8X
DVD-RW: 8X
DVD-ROM: 8x
DVD + R (DL): 8×
DVD + R (SL, M-DISC): 8×
DVD-R (DL): 8×
DVD-ROM (DL): 8×
DVD-RAM: 5x
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 24x
CD-ROM: 24x
DVD Video Playback: 4×
VCD Playback: 16×
Audio CD Playback: 10×

Write speed:
DVD + R: 8X
DVD-R: 8X
DVD + RW: 8X
DVD-RW: 6x
DVD + R (DL): 6×
DVD-R (DL): 6×
DVD + R (SL, M-DISC): 4×
DVD-RAM: 5x
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 24x

System requirements:
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 2100+, RAM: 512 MB or more
Windows and Mac compatible

Software:
Cyberlink Power2Go 8
Cyberlink PowerBackup 2.5
E-Green

Supported disc formats:
Audio CD, Video CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM / XA Multi-session CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD ± R (SL / DL) DVD ± RW, DVD-ROM (SL / DL), DVD-RAM, DVD Video