Bus-powered external DVD drives are convenient, but rarely reach their top speeds because of power constraints. OWC’s Mercury Pro transferred data more quickly and reliably.

The drive also includes a power save function and technology to prevent disc writing errors. The external DVD recorder market is expected to grow by 87 percent this year, according to analysts ...

Some external drives draw all necessary power from the USB cable and do not need external power supplies. Turn the power switch to the "On" position. Some drives, even if externally powered, do ...

Or you want to watch a DVD. Heck, maybe you've got a PC that already has an optical drive, but it's busted. Solution: while supplies last, Amazon has the Samsung SE-208AB/TSBS external DVD drive ...

Slim and simply designed, the external DVD writer is affordable at Rs. 2,400, ... Kobian launches its new iXA Slim External DVD Writer @ Rs. 2,400 – with USB connectivity and power supply.

Ready to buy a netbook and am reading lots of reviews or discussion which reference getting an external optical, mostly DVD, drive.<BR><BR>Is this a must-do? I have power connector and CD drive ...

It’s a fairly straightforward drive, and like other options here doesn’t require an external power supply. Like the Apple DVD SuperDrive, the USB cable is integrated with the device itself.