Smallest external DVD burner debuts

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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malax

USB powered

08/25, 3:21pm, EDT

"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.

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eldarkus

not..

08/25, 7:13pm, EDT

any laptop user sutupid enough to think an external burner wont drain the battery fast deserves it. :) Most people will bring a flight adapter with them,

And besides.. whats the alternative? A separate plane adapter for the burner?

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redivider

Not for Macs

08/26, 10:06am, EDT

Why is this on a Mac forum? From the Plextor website ... System Requirements

PC/AT compatible CPU: Pentium 3 - 800 Mhz RAM: 256MB HDD: 10GB free space OS: Windows 2000/XP

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ibugv4

dude, its Plextor

08/28, 8:56am, EDT

Plextor uses the same mechanism in all its drive. It'll work even tho Plextor's site says it don't. Apple supplies the drivers, not Plextor.

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