HP 20x External Super Multi DVD
HP's external dvd1040e 20x Super Multi DVD Writer lets you quickly record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and to DVD-RAM. It lets you preserve (and edit) up to 8.5GB of video, photos, and multimedia on one double-layer disc, plus store, back up, transport, and share documents on DVDs and CDs. And this high-speed drive supplies you with the latest version (1.2) of HP's cool LightScribe2 disc labeling technology, which expertly transfers high-contrast images Expertly label your CDs and DVDs - after burning data, simply flip the disc and apply a precise, silkscreen-like label with the LightScribe direct disc labeling Back up critical files on DVD-RAM discs / Store more - this DVD writer is a PC and laptop personal storage device Compatibility - desktop amd notebook PCs System requirements - Genuine Windows XP/2000 Professional SP4; 1.6GHz Intel Pentium IV processor or equivalent recommended,128MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended for video editing), Hard disk space - 1GB free for included software, 10GB for DVD creation (18GB free for double layer); 1024 x 768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color required for DVD authoring and editing; USB 2.0 interface and available port on PC.
HP 20x External Super Multi DVD Accessories
 Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB LightScribe 30pk Spindle
Verbatim LightScribe - 30 x DVD-R - 4.7 GB 16x - LightScribe - spindle - storage media
Verbatim LightScribe 700MB 52X CD-R (50pk spindle)
Memorex 16x DVD+R Light Scribe 50 Pack (32025431)
Transcend TS8GSDHC6 8GB SDHC card (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6)
Case Logic Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black)
Verbatim CD-R 80MIN 700MB 52X LightScribe (30pk Spindle Box)
Iomega Desktop Hard Drive 500 GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - 33654
Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Sapphire Blue
Kingston Data Traveler 4 GB USB Flash Drive DTI/4GB
HP 20x External Super Multi DVD Reviews
When have you ever bought something that didn't want to go to the internet and upgrade itself. It works well nearly "right out of the box" with my desktop computer and I archived 50G of podcasts and used the litescribe feature. I read the posted reviews and picked this one. I am not sorry. Plan on devoting an hour on broadband, and don't be frustrated. As with everything, there are some upgrades to deal with, but they are free and worth it. I am looking forward to doing the same on my laptop. Just be glad you can drive a car off the lot without a firmware and software upgrade (for now).
No improperly burned disks etc. I bought this to go with the MSI Microstar WindBook U100-286MY 10" Notebook - Black, which doesn't have a built in dvd drive. Ubuntu recognizes this just fine. I haven't experienced any problems so far with this dvd drive.
The lightscribe is a great addition. It is really fast and quiet too. I was pleseantly suprised at how quick and easy this burner installed and how easy it is to use.
Sometimes it works fine. I've been using this dvd writer for about two months now. It plays movies without a hitch, but I end up throwing out about half the dvds I try to burn either because it aborts in the middle of the burning process or because the final dvd won't play (either on my computer of my dvd player). I'm not happy and would not buy this product again, knowing what I now know about it. I bought it to replace an internal dvd writer, which worked with my existing software for years, so I know the problem is not with the software or my system. Sometimes it doesn't.
Easy to use Nero software for whatever you want to do. Never had a external burner before and this one works great.
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