Samsung External Slim DVD-W USB Compatible with Mac and PC SE-S084C/RSWN
Dec 19, 2009 in
Computers & Software
- An external DVD drive for all NetBook users. Compatible with Mac and PC’s alike. Full 8X DVD functionality in an ultra slim tray load design
- Tray Loading Drive for easy access to media even when the drive is turned off. No need to power the drive on to remove your discs.
- 8X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 6X DVD+R DL 8X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 5X DVD-RAM 8X DVD-ROM 24X CD-R 24X CD-RW 24X CD-ROM 2MB Cache USB 2.0
- Nero Software Suite (NERO Burning ROM, NERO Showtime, PowerDVD) included.
Product Description
The first Samsung external DVD drive that is compatible with Mac as well as PCs. A “must have” accessory for all NetBook users. The SAMSUNG 8X Tray load External Slim DVD Writer is designed to provide the highest quality DVD functionality in a sleek design that is not much larger than the CD/DVD itself. Simply plug it into your USB port and you are ready to watch movies, install software, copy photos, play music, etc. Furthermore, this model supports both 12 cm & 8 cm discs. The Manual Disc Eject function allows the disc to be ejected even when the power is off…. More >>
Samsung External Slim DVD-W USB Compatible with Mac and PC SE-S084C/RSWN
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5 comments
Enthusiast on December 20, 2009 at 12:31 am
I placed it into my cart and suddenly Amazon increased the price by $5 that is more than 10%.
Thus I am not buying.
George B. on December 20, 2009 at 2:26 am
Since the Amazon geeks are NOT listening, here’s my UPDATE:
I am trying to figure this out: Some people say they used one USB and it worked great, some say they used two and then it works great. The same with the software: Do I need the silly software that it comes with it or is it true “Plug & Play”?
My HP 2133 has two USB’s as do most Netbooks. I use one with the mouse because I cannot stand ANY touch pad. So using two USB’s for these drives is NOT an option.
Observation: My HP 2133 has a “powered” USB (the one with a little different opening – at the LEFT side) and a normal (not-powered) at the right side. I suspect if I use the “powered” one, I’ll need only one USB.
But why I, a paying customer has to do all this research, while the geeks at Amazon are busy carrying MY money to the bank?
Based on my recent miserable experience with a return that cost me an arm and a leg, I developed my NEW theory: I order ONLY books and music CD’s from Amazon, if that. For “complicated” electronic stuff I go to my local Best Buy or ABC Warehouse (no, I do not have any stock in these companies) – they will take them back with no hassle and no cost to ME…until Amazon uses some of their geeks to read these discussions and offer accurate and true info regarding their merchandize.
END OF MY UPDATE!
Before I buy one: Has anyone tried to plug the power USB cord to a 120V/5V DC plug (like the KZ328AE)? Will it work? I have a HP mini with one powered USB and one “normal”. I use the normal for my mini-mouse, it would be great to have a way to power it from an external USB power source (which I happen to have).
Any help will be appreciated – before I go to Samsung web/help site.
Thank you!
Since the Amazon silly system won’t let me post without rating it (stars) I gave it a neutral 3. Amazon are you listening????
Thomas M. Gates on December 20, 2009 at 2:44 am
I purchased a Samsung USB 2.0 8x dvd writer external optical drive nearly a month ago. It was installed to a usb slot with 2 usb slots necessary to make it function. Next was to install the external slim DVD writer C/D that came with the unit. absolutely nothing happened, except the unit’s drive sped up until I finally rejected the c/d.( Lucky for me, I engaged a tech writer (This guy worked with Paul allen and bill gates in arizona, before the company became a success) to help me install this writer, and he could not complete the installation using the ” writer disk supplied by Sam sung. The computer that was to have the installation was an Acer aspire note book recently purchased. (meaning there were no glitches with the computer from previous use.) At this writing, I have a new Sam-sung USB writer that has never been used, and to the best of my knowledge, is most likely not to be returned because of time restrictions. I am just a consumer, but the tech person is a professional who can be reached at sandy [...]. My frustration level with this product has gone past full tilt boogie, but I may just try it again in the months to come, when I cool off sufficiently. In the mean time it just clutters up a space on the back of my desk. I am no longer order prorifials from after markets, as most do not function to any level of satisfaction. TG
Michael EauClaire on December 20, 2009 at 3:53 am
Software not upgraded to work with Windows 7 for which you have to pay additional. Sent it back.
Vernon St Whiz on December 20, 2009 at 5:17 am
In case Samsung hasn’t heard not everybody who purchases there products is a computer expert. Easy to use directions included with products was common practice until computers came along. Nothing about this Samsung DVD Burner was easy for me. I felt like I was playing a computer game…and losing. I had to ask a friend of mine with better computer skills to help download the DVD Burner Program.
He left me with the Nero software and that is where my problems continued. I couldn’t find a decipherable set of instructions anywhere so I asked another friend to help me. After fifteen minutes of trying to solve Nero he started shaking his head and suggested that I just use my Roxio. And guess what ,HE HAS A DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE!!! If he has problems with this abomination how am I suppose to deal with it!
I had the Samsung DVD Burner for a week before I was able to burn a DVD! It looks like I’m the one who got burned.
Manufacturers if you make a product be sure that the customer has a usable set of directions!