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LaCie Portable DVD±RW review

The convenient way to add a second optical drive and burner to your Mac set-up

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-10-27October 27th 2009

Price at launch £58.00
Product Type DVD-Writer
Optical Media Supported DVD-RAM/±R/±RW
Brand Name LaCie
Form Factor Portable
Host Interface USB 2.0
Maximum DVD Write Speed 8x
Maximum DVD Rewrite Speed 8x
Maximum DVD Read Speed 8x
Maximum CD Write Speed 24x
Maximum CD Rewrite Speed 24x
Maximum CD Read Speed 24x
Dual-Layer Media Supported Yes
Height 25.0 mm
Width 137.0 mm
Depth 158.0 mm
Manufacturer LaCie
Product Name 8x DVD±RW Drive with LightScribe
Manufacturer Part Number 301486
Manufacturer Website Address www.lacie.com/
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With the LaCie Portable DVD±RW, Design by Sam Hecht, you can easily create your own music, video and photo CDs or DVDs wherever you go. It can conveniently record to double layer DVD±R, DVD±R/RW, and CD-R/RW, and it's USB bus powered, so you only need one cable to start burning CDs and DVDs.
Weight (Approximate) 286.0 g

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Product Summary

For

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Small and light

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Offers LightScribe

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Good value for money

Against

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Could be faster

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