Smallest external DVD burner debuts
updated 02:55 pm EDT, Fri August 25, 2006
Smallest DVD burner
Plextor has unveiled its PX-608CU, the world's smallest external DVD burner, measuring just 0.6-inches thick and weighting 8.8 ounces. The new writer is compact enough stow alongside a notebook without consuming much more space. The burner is powered entirely through the USB 2 interface, making it ideal for laptop owners on-the-go without access to power outlets. Plextor's PX-608CU drive can burn dual-layer DVDs, and boasts a maximum single-layer recording speed of 8X, according to Electronista. The new drive is slated for shipment in October, though pricing is still undetermined.






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USB powered
"The burner is powered entirely through the USB 2 interface, making it ideal for laptop owners on-the-go without access to power outlets."
While theoretically a nice option, it sounds risky in practice. How long does it take to burn a DVD? 15 minutes? How much power does it consume? I can see people sitting on the airplane hoping the DVD finishes burning before their laptop goes to sleep for lack of power.