Victorian Systems New USB 2.0 External CD DVD Burner drive CD RW DVD RW Rewriter LIGHTSCRIBE Drive Label Flash Burner optical Drive DVD Rom for Windows 10,7,Vista, XP Netbook/PC/Laptop and Mac

Very, very pleased with this external DVD burner (which to my amazement arrived the very next morning after placing the order). It came with a small note/ user-manual explaining the setup and included a list of links for optional software downloads such as: VLC Media Player, disc burning & labelling software and Lightscribe drivers (more on that later), if required.After connecting it and inserting the first DVD to test playback, an option immediately opened to change the device's region setting (which is set as region 1 by default), and the DVD player immediately opened and started playing without any issues, which I found to be both quiet and responsive, without any lag. Next, I successfully burned several DVD's using +R, -R and +R Dual Layer formats without any problems whatsoever.In addition to the other good reviews and high ratings for this product, another reason for my choosing this one over the plethora of other options is that this burner also has Lightscribe - something I'd highly recommend to anybody who either takes their disc labelling very seriously and wants to add professional looking label designs to their home-burnt media, or if you're basically fed up of experiencing playback issues with discs after using stick-on labels or direct disc-printing methods. Lightscribe, on the other hand, basically works by using the burner's optics to etch the label onto compatible, specially coated discs, inserted label-side down into the burner. Its main limitation is that it's monochromatic but, in my 4+ years of using Lightscribe, I've found it to be the only fail-safe means of labelling. Using the user-manual provided link, I installed the OS-X drivers along with a basic/ free Lightscribe disc labelling app, and was also very satisfied with the results. Whether or not the full quality of Lightscribe burning proves to be as extensive as it was on my old HP (Windows only) model is something I won't know until I try it out with more advanced labelling software for OS-X, but it does work.One last thing that I feel may be worth mentioning: As described under the Technical Details section for the product on here, the device doesn't require an external power source, and is described as having "low power consumption". Given that my previous burner connected via a single USB cable, I was initially a tad concerned with the user-manual's specific mention of this one having to be powered from two; both are supplied but must be connected directly to the PC and NOT via a hub. Not a problem per se, but simply inconvenient for me as I only have one USB port spare on my iMac, so I had to temporarily remove two of my external hard drives until I'd finished testing things out. However, once I'd determined all was working well, I actually removed the second cable and opened the OS-X System Profiler and selected the burner from under the "USB" list of attached devices, which shows you both the amount of current required against the total current being fed to it via that particular port. On my iMac at least, one port does appear to be enough and everything still functioned perfectly, but this will vary from system to system and I'll certainly power it from the recommended two ports once I've shifted one of my (numerous) EHD's onto a bigger hub and freed one of the direct connections. As I said, it's no major issue, but I felt it worth a mention for the benefit of anyone whose direct USB connectivity is limited.All in all ... if you're looking for a compact external burner that does everything that it says on the tin, look no further. A great little device, offering exceptional value for money.

It performed most satisfactorily. I am pleased with it.

Having bought this USB external DVD RW CD Lightscribe as replacement for my LG Lightscribe CD writer, which I had for almost 10 years without any problems, I must say this one is rather flimsy.But acceptable due to its low price.Nevertheless, when it first arrived it did the job . I only use this for printing Lighscribe CDs...After a few uses the opening started sticking, not closing properly and opening by itself.With a few hard pressings, it seemed to work again, but then after only 6 months and 12 CDs burned on the machine,the Lightscribe printing got paler and paler, and showing stripes all over the image.The CDs burned were not usable anymore..I only use good quality CDs which are rather expensive to waste on this.Trying these CDs on a friends Lightscribe writer, proved that my CDs were NOT at fault, but the USB writer is the problem.I have contacted Victorian Systems, who I bought the unit from, 8 days ago, asking for a refund for a faulty item..but no response!!!!Will keep update of the process..Moral of the story, spend a bit more on a branded item.

This burner cd/dvd printer is ideal for the home user. Not only is it portable but incredibly priced for ones needs. I don't know how dvd printing is done in colour commercially but I suspect it would be out or financial reach of most people not in the industry. To be able to just burn a disc if you're integral drive fails to function is one thing, but to be able to etch a label to the same disc is a gift.Yes, it is in monochrome and you have to buy the correct media but that additional cost is negligible for what you ultimately get, a very professional end product that is presentable by any commercial standard.I bought a disc of drivers and imaging software for eight quid, a good investment from ebay, to go with this purchase which I would advise others to do because Lightscribe are not supporting this brilliant concept anymore. Why I don't know, surely there is a market for the 'not for profit' developer. There will always I hope be the Burner Drive for sale and the cd/dvd's to go with it, but just in case I intend to stock up because they are a necessity for me.Once you use this you will never want to go back to primitive sticky labels which detract from the hours of video editing you have just completed and the potential of the disc gumming up the works of friends player when they come to view your work.Cant some inspired company take on the responsibility to keep this format going and improve on it with new colour technology?Buy one, get the software and stock up with discs so you can run and run.My only winge is that in postage, the device should be more protected, a FRAGILE label is insufficient. Other than that great.

As much as i tried i could not get the light-scribe software ( tried 3 Types) to communicate with the drive.Definatly a plug n not play item.

Top Ware.Brennt mehr als mein interner Brenner.Macht mehr als er sollte.Jedermann/Frau weiter zu empfehlen.Preis/Leistung super.Jederzeit wieder.

Buon lettore fa il suo anche nell'incisione sui dischi lightscribe va bene connessione al pc immediata molto bene complimenti ad amazon x la puntualità delle consegne e i pacchi sempre ben chiusi

Es una grabadora lightscribe que me ha funcionado a la primera, es rápida con 24x la grabación de CD y la impresión lightscribe tiene buen contraste (probado con CD's HP y Verbatim). Parece que la grabadora es HP. No llevaba ningún software pero con el Nero y [...]He intentado comprar mas CD's lightscrible (todavía me quedan 50) pero no encuentro en ninguna tienda. Si alguien conoce donde comprar, agradecería que me lo comentara.

Je pensais que pour le prix il y aurait un logiciel avec ou comme d autres graveurs du même type Néro 9 qui a le logiciel car pour téléch sur inter-net pas évident , c est bon que j avais Néro 9 que je peux m en servirUne chose qui faut bien faire quand vous possédez ce graveur c est de bien enfoncer je cd ou dvd dans les encoches ci non rien ne ce passe , j en ai fais l expérienceTout cela le vendeur ne le dit pas ,pas de notice en français

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