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I/OMagic 8x Portable Slim DVD-RW

I/OMagic 8x Portable Slim DVD-RW: 4.0 stars; ( 225 reviews)

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Item: 583753
Model: IDVD8PB2

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Express yourself with the 8X Dual Format USB 2.0 Portable DVD-RW from I/OMagic. Choose from any of the included stunning designs and colors, or personalize it with your own special photo.

Featuring an ultra-sleek small form factor case, this drive is compatible with all the popular DVD and CD disc formats. Double Layer technology allows you to store twice as much data on DVD DL media; that's up to 8.5GB of storage!

Create your own DVDs and CDs, easily backup files, save data and graphics, and free up valuable hard disk space. Also take advantage of lightning fast data transfer rates with its USB 2.0 support.

Customize with your own images
Burn MP3/Audio/Data CDs and DVDs
Watch DVD Movies
Slim and lightweight
Glossy finish
Powered through USB port. No power adapter necessary
Stores up to 8.5GB using DVD DL media
USB 2.0
Buffer Underrun Protection
Windows XP / Vista / 7

Package Contents:

Portable USB 2.0 DVDñRW Drive
USB Cable
Installation Guide
8 Custom Inserts
Cutting Template
CD/DVD Mastering and Playback Software

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

I/O Magic I/OMagic 8x Portable Slim DVD-RW

3.9

(based on 225 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (163)
Quiet (146)
Fast (123)
Runs cool (103)
Consistent burns (97)

Cons

Slow (21)
Incompatible with my system (12)
Difficult to set up (9)
Too loud (7)
Inconsistent burns (6)

Best Uses

Laptop / office (121)
Backup (84)
Audio files (70)
Video files (69)
Netbook (7)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (144), Power user (74)
- Primary use:
- Personal (194), Business (28)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (14)

Most Liked Positive Review

It works

I originally went to buy one that was an advertised special but it didn't write discs, only read. I was disappointed. Didn't even realize they still made read-only drives. But this "burner" was not much more. It's a little bigger than the ROM drive but reasonably small. I was pleasantly surprised that on the two machines I used it with, it was able to run from just one USB connection though I still used two to burn, just to make sure I didn't create a toaster.
There isn't really any setup required, just plug it in. I didn't install the software, but from previous experience, NTI works fine.

Most Liked Negative Review

USB POWER ISSUES WITH NETBOOK

Attempted to use with Acer Aspire One with 8.9 screen & stock batteryQuickstart instructions (unfortunately no mention of this outside box) with drive warn of possibly needing USB "Y" to double USB power or using AC adaptor.(Order from I/O at extra cost $25 for both) Using single USB cable packed with unit it will play CD but not spin up enough for DVD or burning.I/O online help ignored my descriptions of problem and suggested dvd player downloads requiring restart (hence disconnect from online help--"Just call back")--Acer already has dvd support onboard (Windows Media Player and additional DVD support program). Staples not doing itself any favors selling this as Plug & Play [...]

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 225 customers

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2/19/2009

(24 of 31 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Amazing Product

By Johnny

from Battle Creek, Michigan

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Easy To Use
Fast

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about I/O Magic I/OMagic 8x Portable Slim DVD-RW:

I was looking for a very in-expensive way to get an external dvd/cd reader/burner. This product is amazing and what I was looking for. It does come with Nero but you really don't need it if you have your own burning programs. It is really fast and effective for the things I needed it for my work. This device is awesome!!!!!

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8/5/2009

(12 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

USB POWER ISSUES WITH NETBOOK

By Consumer

from NH

About Me Casual user

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about I/O Magic I/OMagic 8x Portable Slim DVD-RW:

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7/31/2009

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I/O Magic 8X performs as if built in

By Commuter Chris

from Washngton DC

About Me Casual user

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fast
Quiet
Runs Cool

Cons

Best Uses

Video Files

Comments about I/O Magic I/OMagic 8x Portable Slim DVD-RW:

I purchased a 10 inch mini laptop with no internal DVD. The I/O Magic 8X performs as if it were built in and does not seem to overstress the 25W power supply in the mini.

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4/6/2009

(11 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Windows & Linux Compatible

By K3SUN

from Southern PA

About Me Power user

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fast
Quiet
Runs Cool

Cons

Best Uses

Audio Files
BackUp
Laptop
Video Files

Comments about I/O Magic I/OMagic 8x Portable Slim DVD-RW:

The product description does not state that this drive is compatible with Linux (Ubuntu), but it is. The product box does make this statement if you can find it. I purchased this as the only drive I use to load software directly onto my Dell Mini 9 running Ubuntu 8.04. I plugged it in to the USB port and had immediate access to the drive. I have not yet burned a DVD yet, but I expect that will work fine.

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7/31/2009

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Light Weight/Slim Design/Feather Weight

By NorCal Native

from Eureka, CA

About Me Power user

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fast
Quiet
Runs Cool

Cons

Best Uses

Laptop

Comments about I/O Magic I/OMagic 8x Portable Slim DVD-RW:

Needed a CD/DVD drive for my Lenovo laptop in order to load software. Was expecting to find higher-priced bulky drive with power supply. Instead found this little power house with just a USB cable. Great bargain. Now, I'm watching DVDs on my laptop too.

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5/10/2009

(9 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Buy the Y-Cable or Power Supply

By C Smith

from La Porte, IN

About Me Power user

Pros

Consistent Burns
Easy To Set Up
Portability
Small size

Cons

Needs Y-Cable
Or External Power Supply

Best Uses

Audio Files
BackUp
Laptop
Video Files

Comments about I/O Magic I/OMagic 8x Portable Slim DVD-RW:

My laptop does not provide sufficient power thru one USB port, so yours probably will not, either! You need to purchase the Y-cable or external power supply, available from I/O Magic's website. I thought it came in the package, as it did with my Maxtor external harddrive. Nope!