Thread: Asus sdrw-08d1s-u

Optical drives are never in the picture while considering a desktop or laptop as they are always there as a standard component. But with netbooks gaining popularity, external optical drives are now becoming useful. This external optical drive from Asus is a very slim and compact DVD writer. Good for netbook and nettop owners, this drive can read and write DVDs at 8x speeds. The drive can be placed flat on the desktop or can be kept upright using the bundled stand. It is powered directly via the USB port, eliminating the need for additional power adapters being carried along. The build quality is excellent, but the white glossy body is a dirt magnet and can be easily scratched if not handled carefully. Bundled along with the drive is CyberLink DVD Suite software which helps burn audio, video and music files with great ease.