SDRW-08U5S-U Ultra-thin and perfect for Ultrabooks! ASUS SDRW-08U5S-U external DVD writer presents a highly portable optical drive with the World’s thinnest form factor at just 12mm. Its sophisticated Zen-inspired design includes a built-in hidden stand that saves space and reduces clutter while enabling dual-stance horizontal and vertical placement. For data protection, ASUS integrates dual security measures, with password controls and encryption alongside encoded file name functionality. Disc encryption Doubled data security Highest security standards with password control and encoded file name functionality E-Green The Most Energy Saving Drive E-Green auto-closes drive application when not in use, saving over 50% power consumption for users. Drag-and-Burn Burn discs in three simple steps Drag and drop files to complete super-reliable disc burning in three intuitive steps. Built-in hidden stand Flexible Dual Positioning Bundled stand enables vertical and horizontal placement for greater convenience and space saving Features: MAC and Windows 8 Compatible World's Thinnest DVD-Writer 8X DVD writing speed Built-in Hidden stand saves space and increases mobility Disc Encryption doubles the security with password control and hidden file function Drag-and-Burn with 3 easy steps to complete disc burning Specifications: ColorBright BerryDusty RoseMellow MetallicRead SpeedDVD+R : 8XDVD-R : 8XDVD+RW : 8XDVD-RW : 8XDVD-ROM : 8XDVD+R(DL) : 8XDVD-R(DL) : 8XDVD-ROM(DL) : 8XDVD-RAM : 5XCD-R : 24XCD-RW : 24XCD-ROM : 24XDVD Video Playback : 4XVCD Playback : 16XAudio CD Playback : 10XWrite SpeedDVD+R : 8XDVD-R : 8XDVD+RW : 8XDVD-RW : 6XDVD+R(DL) : 6XDVD-R (DL) : 6XDVD-RAM : 5XCD-R : 24XCD-RW : 24XWriting ModeDVD+R & DVD+R (DL) : Sequential WriteDVD-R & DVD-R(DL) : DAO/Incremental RecordingDVD+RW : Random WriteDVD-RW : DAO/Restricted Overwrite/Incremental RecordingDVD-RAM : Random WriteCD-R/RW : DAO/TAO/SAO/Packet WriteAccess timeDVD : 200 msCD : 200 msInterfaceUSB 2.0OS SupportWindows® 8 Windows® 7 Windows® XP Mac OS X System RequirementsCPU: Intel Pentium® 4 2.0GHz or AMD Athlon 2100+ or higherRAM: 512MB or more is recommendedSoftwareCyberlink Power2Go 8E-GreenDisc FormatsAudio 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 VideoDisc Diameters12cm/8cmMounting OrientationVertical and Horizontal (+5° ~ -5°)Dimensions140 x 135.5 x 12.9 mm (LxWxH)Weight255 gPowerUSB Power +5V ± 5% TemperatureOperating : 5 ℃ to 40 ℃Storage : -30 ℃ to 60 ℃HumidityOperating : 15 % ~ 80 % (Non-condensing)Storage : 10 % ~ 90 % (Non-condensing)