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Gotega

External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop, Portable CD DVD Player, USB 3.0 A, Black

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Color: Black


Capacity: Small


Features

  • High Writing and Reading SpeedMax 8x DVDR Write Speed and Max 24x CD Write Speed provide high writing and reading speed.
  • Wide CompatibleThis external dvd cd drive is compatible with Windows 98 / SE / ME / XP / Vista / Windows /10/8/7, Mac OS (8.6 to 10.14). And perfect for PC, Laptop, Comprehensive Computer, Internal PC hard disk reader. NOT COMPATIBLE with chromebook, blue-ray disks, cars, mobile phones, iPhones, iPads, Tablet, projectors, or TVs.
  • Plug and Play TechnologyPowered by USB port so just plug it into your USB port and the DVD driver will be detected. Dont need to install software to set up driver.
  • Advanced USB 3.0 Technology USB 3.0 provides fast data transfer speed and stable performance to record CD/ music/ videos/ install software or create CD/DVD backup disc (also compatible with USB 2.0).
  • Ingenious Design This ultra-slim CD/DVD player for laptops equipped with an eject button so that you needn't worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD drive. Besides, the copper mesh technology of this external component, you can be rest assured of stable data transmission.

Description

This cd reader for mac is so lightweight and compact that it's convenient to be carried everywhere. The attached cable stores away neatly in a groove on the underside so there's no possibility of losing it. This usb optical drive produces almost no noise while processing discs and thus won't be disturbing. This disc reader is compatible with laptops or desktops with Windows OS, mac OS and Linux OS only. 1. Remember to set the DVD Region to United States on the player – Properties – click Hardware Tab – click Properties button – then choose country Region (US is 1) and OK to apply. Remember you can only reset the country 5 times. 2. Please directly connect it to the USB port of the computer. Connection through a USB hub or USB extension cord may affect the device’s functioning. For desktops, please connect it to the back USB port of the motherboard because of potential power issue. 3. For macbook, to eject a disc, you have to use the drop-down "eject" button on your computer under the file tab. Pushing the button on the disc drive won't do anything. Mac OS computers do not display the device icon before placing a disc into disc tray. 4. Computers does not natively support DVD movie playback, so a third-party application, such as VLC, must be downloaded and installed in order to watch DVDs using this cd/dvd player. You could download any one of a plethora of burning software utilities available on the Internet. Or try the following: No fee playing software: Any Media Player, Any DVD No fee burning software for Windows OS: InfraRecorder, Ones, Express Disc Burner No fee burning software for mac OS: Burn for mac No fee burning software for Linux OS/Unix OS: K3b (KDE Burn Baby Burn) 5. There is a basic DVD burner for Windows 10 that lets you copy files from your computer to a disc. More advanced software allows you to make discs compliant with DVD, Blu-ray, and CD and for more obscure tech like VCD players. 6. Just because you have a series of video files doesn’t mean they are compatible with DVDs. In fact, most computer and phone video formats are not compatible. So you need a third-party software to convert your file format to one that can be shown on discs. It won't work even you burn your file onto discs without converting format. USB-A Black USB-A & USB-C Black USB-A & USB-C White USB-A & USB-C With Case Set region code Windows :This PC– dvd drive- Properties – Hardware Tab – Properties button – Choose Region (US is 1) -Apply. Mac：Menu-System Preference-Language & Region - Region - Select Country - Apply Power supply failure This usb drive for laptop needs enough power supply to work, a power failure may cause a recognizing failure or reading failure. If needed keep your computer charging Hard to open the disc tray 1. Unplug the drive and plugin back it, then while the green light is flashing depressing the button will open the tray. 2. Plug a pin into the small hole on the front panel. 3. Eject from the computer. USB cable too short Use extension cord no longer than 31 inches. High-quality extension cord with braid and shielding layer is better. Shorter cable is better always. Problems about burning Use a third-party software to convert your file format to one that can be shown on discs. It won't work even you burn your file onto discs without converting format. Gotega focuses on providing people with high-quality products that facilitate life. We attach importance to user experience, and with enough patience and care, we have produced products that are popular with people. Since 2020, we have sold over 1,540,000 pieces of products. If you have any problems about Gotega's products, please let us know. We sincerely appreciate you for coming to us, which makes us continuously progress. 7*24H Online Service

Special Feature: CD Player, DVD Burner, CD Burner, DVD Player, External cd/dvd drive, Portable


Hardware Interface: USB 3.0


Brand: Gotega


Optical Storage Write Speed: Max 24xCD / 8xDVD


Optical Storage Read Speed: Max 24xCD / 8xDVD


Additional Features: CD Player, DVD Burner, CD Burner, DVD Player, External cd/dvd drive, Portable


Hardware Interface: USB 3.0


Optical Storage Write Speed: Max 24xCD / 8xDVD


Optical Storage Read Speed: Max 24xCD / 8xDVD


Hardware Platform: Laptop, MacBook, Desktop, PC


Cache Memory Installed Size: 2


Compatible Devices: Desktop, Laptop, Mac, PC, Windows


Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0


Hard Disk Rotational Speed: 10


Connectivity Technology: USB


Data Transfer Rate: 5 gigabits_per_second


Form Factor: External DVD Drive DVD\+/-RW Drive


Hard Disk Form Factor: 10 inches


Media Speed: Max 24xCD / 8xDVD


Specific Uses For Product: Gaming, Multimedia, Personal


Operating System: Windows XP/ 2003/ 2000/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 10, All version Mac OS, Linux


Read Speed: 5 gigabytes_per_second


Enclosure Material: Plastic


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 6.5"L x 6.5"W x 1"H


Item Highlight: CD ROM burner compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac record music videos install software backup


Color: Black


Brand: Gotega


Model Number: External DVD Drive


Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging


UPC: 659499202848


Number of Packs: 1


Manufacturer: Gotega


Hard Disk Description: External DVD CD Drive


Built-In Media: Gotega Optical Drive, Manual


Item Type Name: External DVD Drive


Model Name: External DVD Drive


Mfr Part Number: External DVD CD Drive


Unit Count: 1 Count


Warranty Description: Not


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I spent hours deliberating over all the choices Amazon had to offer. I'm not cheap, but I'm disabled and on a very limited budget, so I was leaning towards the low end of products to stay in my budget. I finally decided to try this product due to the 5 star reviews it got. Right out of the box, feels sturdy and well made. Virtually no setup, plug in the USB cable, and start doing whatever it is you want to do. The reason I needed a burner is most of my old copied music CD's were deteriorating, and I wanted to make new copies to keep in my truck. I was astonished at the speed this drive copied and burned my new CD's. I reproduced 9 albums in a little over 45 minutes. I am more than satisfied with those results. Also during the copy/burn process, I did not hesitate to abuse the drive a bit. Nothing violent, just average bumping, tapping, lifting and turning it, and not a glitch whatsoever, that is until I turned it upside down...It didn't like that...but picked up right where it left off, and had absolutely no effect on the quality of the burns. I also checked all of them and listened to 3 to their full length, and they all sound perfect. There are a couple of "Cons", but they are more than justified for the price and are easily accepted, or worked around. The first one is the "attached" USB cable, I would prefer it to be detachable, so it could be replaced if something happened to the original, but when I considered the fact that it is conveniently stored right on the unit for easy storage, transport, and protection, I decided to cross the "damage cable thing" bridge when I get to it, and move on. The second "Con" is that they don't include any software to actually use it other than Windows Media Player for playing music. So, I did my usual research and found "Express Burn" by NCH Software. It did a great job and very easy to use at an also unbeatable price...FREE! There may be others out there, and of course you could pay to get some premium features, but this program will copy files, create back-ups and copies of your music collection, as well as create bootable CD's to repair your Windows build if need be, without making an additional investment. To close this "novel" (which I almost never write reviews) I will just say I highly recommend this drive, and paired up with the free software you can't go wrong! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023 by David
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