ZATECH External DVD Writer USB 2.0 - Portable Optical Drive, Plug & Play

Add optical disc reading and writing back to any modern laptop or desktop with this ZATECH external DVD writer. Connecting over USB 2.0, it's a portable, plug-and-play solution for installing software from disc, playing DVDs, burning backups, or ripping CDs on ultrabooks and other slim devices that no longer include a built-in optical drive.

The enclosure is finished in hard, UV-coated plastic that resists scratches, abrasion, and corrosion, keeping the drive looking presentable through regular use. A functional pilot lamp shows read/write activity at a glance.

Key features

• USB 2.0 interface for plug-and-play connectivity
• Compact, portable design suited to travel and desk use
• Hard plastic enclosure with UV coating for durability
• Functional pilot lamp indicates drive activity
• Can house a 12.7mm DVDRW or Combo drive mechanism
• Broad OS support across Windows and Mac platforms

Ideal for

• Laptops and ultrabooks without a built-in optical drive
• Installing software or games supplied on CD or DVD
• Burning backups, ripping music, or archiving files to disc
• Watching DVDs on a device that lacks a disc drive

Good to know

This drive is compatible with Windows 2K, XP, 2003, Vista and 7, as well as Linux and Mac OS 10, so it suits most desktop and laptop setups from that era through to more recent systems with USB 2.0 ports. No external power adapter is needed — it draws power directly from the USB connection.