Samsung

Product Description

SAMSUNG 8X TruDirect Slot-in External Slim LightScribe DVD Writer has the feature of USB Bus Powered. Just simply plug it to the USB port to get power and no need to worry about the AC Adaptor. This model also comes with the TruDirect technology which does not require hard drive buffer and can directly write on the media from the digital device. The total time of recording will be cutting down to almost half. Furthermore, this model supports both 12cm & 8cm discs. And the Manual Disc Eject function can let the disc ejected even when the power is off. It also has the LightScribe, the Direct Disc Labeling function. This all-in-one solution will definitely perform all the functions you expected to see

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Product Details

• Color: Black/Silver
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: SE-T084M/RSBD
• Dimensions: .75" h x 5.60" w x 6.20" l, .93 pounds

Features

• (8X) DVD+R DVD+/-R DVD-ROM (8X) DVD+/-R Dual Layer (6X) DVD-RAM (5X) CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW (24X)
• External Slim 8X DVD Burner with LightScribe
• Slot Load drive for easy access to media
• Nero Software Suite (NERO Burning ROM, NERO Showtime, PowerDVD) included.
• Supports horizontal orientation without performance degradation

From the Manufacturer
A "must have" accessory for all NetBook users. The SAMSUNG 8X Slot load External Slim DVD Writer is designed to provide users with 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 or do anything that you desire. Furthermore, this model supports both 12 cm & 8 cm discs. And the Manual Disc Eject function can let the disc ejected even when the power is off.

USB Powered. No need for an AC Adapter.

Automatically updates firmware to support latest media

What Is It For and Who Needs It?
Add the SAMSUNG 8X External DVD Writer to a Netbook, laptop, or desktop and users gain high-speed CD/DVD read/write functionality in an ultra-slim package.

Convenience and Simplicity
With features like Easy eject, auto updates and USB power, users are assured of extreme ease of use.

SAMSUNG 8X External Slot Load DVD Writer. Performance and Style at Your Fingertips

The SAMSUNG 8X External Slot Load DVD Writers Buffer Under Run Technology prevents buffer under run which occurs in high-speed writing when the speed is faster than the data transfer. Because of this technology, multi-tasking is possible while data is being written on the drive, thus improving the user's productivity. Buffer Under Run Technology also enables high speed writing in low performance PCs.

Key Features

• Full DVD drive power in an ultra-slim package with slot load form factor. Perfect for Netbook users.
• Samsung quality that users can count on.

What's in the Box
SAMSUNG 8X External Slot Load DVD Writer, USB Cable, Neoprene protective cover/sleeve, Nero Software Suite, Manual

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
More disclosure needed
By J. Wade
There is little to complain about the drive itself. I had no trouble connecting it to my full size Toshiba notebook and getting everything to work properly. HOWEVER, I bought the drive to use with my ASUS 1005HA-P netbook. The documentation with the drive says the CPU must be a P-4 2.8 GHZ or better but that is not mentioned in the specification I've found online. The ASUS processor is only 1.67 GHZ and, though I can load the TruDirect Software, I get a Windows compatibility error if I try to run it. I may decide to keep the drive, but am disappointed it is not suitable for my intended use.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome
By Aditya
I received the writer yesterday and decided to put it through the test. I wrote 15 discs in 2 hrs time and I was surprised at the performance. It was an awesome experience. All the discs were DVD5 Movies and the quality of recording was good too. I then tried the LightScribe on all the 15 discs - guess what, excellent output.
It is very slim and very light, requires no external power source (just eh power it draws from the USB port).
The installation was very simple - just plug it and it starts working the next second. Installed Nero and LightScribe software in 2 mins and all done.
I would recommend this to write to my friends and family for sure.

30 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
Not compatible with Samsung NC10 or most other netbooks !!!!!
By Mythor
I bought this drive together with a NC10 Special Edition netbook, thinking that as both are Samsung products there would be little chance of compatibility issues. What did happen is that the NC10 place the drive as the primary boot item in the bios, with the result that the system did not see it, although it did supply power to it. Once the drive was moved down in the boot order I was able to access it.

When I tried to install the TruDirect software (which was the major selling point of this drive), a message popped up informing me that "TruDirect can not be installed on systems with screen resolutions smaller than 1024 x 768". This would be most netbooks available today, including Samsung's own NC series. I saw no mention of this restriction on the Amazon add for the unit. In fact not even the TruDirect manual supplied with the machine makes mention of this fact.

I am truly disappointed with this situation.


UPDATE: 22/04/2009

It turns out that there is a way around this mess, by temporarily changing the resolution setting as follows (curtesy of Forum on SammyNetbook.com):

1) right click on the desktop, properties
2) Settings tab
3) Advanced
4) Monitor Tab
5) Uncheck the "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display" checkbox, OK
6) Change the screen resolution to 1024x768 and Apply/OK (the desktop will now scroll)
7) Install TruDirect
Once installed set the resolution back to 1024x600

It worked, and the software seems to be operational. There is no difference between the way it appears in the higher or lower res.

This seem to be a really stupid oversight on Samsung's part.

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