Have you bought a laptop without an optical drive and now need to store your data on CDs or DVDs? If so, then the Asus ODD is the right solution. It is user-friendly, beautifully designed, and supports extra-long data retention. M-Disc recording technology allows to archive data for up to 1,000 years.
Simply connect it via USB to your laptop and you can burn at will. The 13 mm, ultra-slim optical drive with a Zen-inspired concentric-circle hairline finish will look beautiful next to any Ultrabook. The ultra-thin design makes it one of the slimmest optical drives in the world.
M-Disc is an archival-quality storage solution that can preserve data for up to 1,000 years. The new data storage technology burns information into a patented stone-like layer that is resistant against high temperatures and humidity. It is a perfect solution for preserving priceless family photos and videos. Also, advanced data encryption allows to secure files with a password or hide them completely.
Additional information:
Technical specifications:
Design: external
Interface: USB 2.0
Access time: DVD: 160 ms; CD: 160 ms
Dimensions: 142.5 x 135.5 x 13.9 mm
Weight: 228 g
Read speed:
DVD + R: 8X
DVD-R: 8X
DVD + RW: 8X
DVD-RW: 8X
DVD-ROM: 8x
DVD + R (DL): 8×
DVD + R (SL, M-DISC): 8×
DVD-R (DL): 8×
DVD-ROM (DL): 8×
DVD-RAM: 5x
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 24x
CD-ROM: 24x
DVD Video Playback: 4×
VCD Playback: 16×
Audio CD Playback: 10×
Write speed:
DVD + R: 8X
DVD-R: 8X
DVD + RW: 8X
DVD-RW: 6x
DVD + R (DL): 6×
DVD-R (DL): 6×
DVD + R (SL, M-DISC): 4×
DVD-RAM: 5x
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 24x
System requirements:
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 2100+, RAM: 512 MB or more
Windows and Mac compatible
Software:
Cyberlink Power2Go 8
Cyberlink PowerBackup 2.5
E-Green
Supported disc formats:
Audio CD, Video CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM / XA Multi-session CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD ± R (SL / DL) DVD ± RW, DVD-ROM (SL / DL), DVD-RAM, DVD Video
ASUS is a symbol of the growth of Taiwan's economy. The firm's beginnings date back to April 2, 1989, when as a small manufacturer of motherboards began his work with a few employees. Today, Asus employs more than 12,500 employees worldwide.
ASUS products can be found in almost every category of the information technology marketplace. ASUS is focused on desktops, laptops, phones, optical drives and components. In the manufacture of motherboards, the company is now the dominant player with a staggering 40% market share.
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