Asus SDRW-08D2S-U Lite DVD-RW Review

Newer generations of notebooks have a new USP these days – they are getting noticeably leaner. Marketing campaigns orbit around this  transformation. Consequently, optical drives have lost much of their significance in portable computing machines, but optical disks are still far from being obsolete. While web dominates most data sharing, you are still likely to be run into CDs or DVDs which carry crucial information. External DVD reader/writers, thus, save the day. Asus’ External DVD-RW drive, SDRW-08D2S-U Lite is, as the name suggests, a lightweight and portable DVD writer.

Asus has managed to keep bland looks astray with a style they call the Diamond-cut design. The drive comes handy in cross-OS data sharing as it is compatible with Windows and MacOS. Allowing direct plug n’ play, utility is straightforward and doesn’t need you to stress on your brain. Not needing it externally, the drive sources power from its USB 2.0 connection interface. It is priced at Rs. 1,949 and a cheap storage and sharing peripheral.

The Asus SDRW-08D2S-U Lite has bundled along with it, popular software for consuming and storing digital media like CyberLink Power2Go 8, E-Green and CyberLink PowerBackup. Additionally, it secures data for you using AES 256-bit encryption, offers Password-control and feature to hide files. Reading speeds are in the order of 24X for CD-R (read-only) and CD-RW (read & write), 8X for DVD-RW and DVD-R (DL {dual layer}). CD-Rs are written at 24X, CD-RW at 16X, DVD-R at 8X and DVD-R (DL) at 6X.

The device operates at low decibels and does not disturb a quiet ambience. Weighing 280g, it is easy to carry with you in a laptop bag.