With the modern computers becoming smaller and smaller in dimensions, there is hardly any space left for hard drives. Even the world has moved a lot onto the removable data storage devices. But the concerns of security have always been persistent in these devices. It is not the case with disks (CDs, DVDs) and if you are more concerned about the security threats a USB removable storage devices, then you are in the right place. Here is a list of few best external DVD Drives that will surely be handy.
List Of The Best External DVD Drives :
1. LG Electronics GSA-2166D :
| DVD+R and DVD-R | 16x maximum write speed |
| DVD+RW | 8x maximum rewrite speed |
| DVD-RW | 6x maximum rewrite speed |
| DVD-RAM | 5x maximum write speed |
| DVD-ROM | 16x maximum read speed |
| CD-R | 48x maximum write speed |
| CD-RW | 32x maximum rewrite speed |
| CD-ROM | 48x maximum read speed |
Special features :The LG Electronics GSA-2166D external DVD Drive has a SuperLink buffer and 2MB cache buffer that can deliver under-run protection for smooth, reliable burns. It is also backward compatible with USB 1.1. Moreover it performs at great speeds and competes with the best in all areas at a speed of 6x.
2. Plextor PX-740UF :
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| DVD+R and DVD-R | 16x maximum write speed |
| DVD+RW | 8x maximum rewrite speed |
| DVD-RW | 6x maximum rewrite speed |
| DVD-RAM | 5x maximum write speed |
| DVD-ROM | 16x maximum read speed |
| CD-R | 48x maximum write speed |
| CD-RW | 32x maximum rewrite speed |
| CD-ROM | 48x maximum read speed |
Special features : The Plextor PX-740UF external DVD Drive supports almost all the disc types. In spite of this capability, it is quick when compared to the other models of similar features and competes with all the high-end models at a very low cost.
3. Iomega SuperSlim DVD :
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| DVD+R and DVD-R | 8x maximum write speed | |
| DVD+RW | 8x maximum rewrite speed | |
| DVD-RW | 6x maximum rewrite speed | |
| DVD-RAM | 5x maximum write speed | |
| DVD-ROM | 16x maximum read speed | |
| CD-R | 24x maximum write speed | |
| CD-RW | 24x maximum rewrite speed | |
| CD-ROM | 48x maximum read speed | |
Special features: The Iomega SuperSlim external DVD Drive is ultra-thin and lightweight. Due to this reason it fits easily any where. It also has a Double Layer (DL) technology which gives you more capacity to store in DVD up to 8.5 GB per disc.
4. LaCie d2 DVD :
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| DVD+R and DVD-R | 8x maximum write speed |
| DVD+RW | 8x maximum rewrite speed |
| DVD-RW | 6x maximum rewrite speed |
| DVD-RAM | 5x maximum write speed |
| DVD-ROM | 16x maximum read speed |
| CD-R | 24x maximum write speed |
| CD-RW | 24x maximum rewrite speed |
| CD-ROM | 48x maximum read speed |
Special features: The LaCie d2 external DVD Drive has LightScribe feature which allows a permanent labeling on specially coated surfaces. This DVD burner is extremely flexible. It can play or burn almost all types of disks and any type of media. It can run even for Macintosh computers.
5. HP dvd556s :
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| DVD+R and DVD-R | 8x maximum write speed |
| DVD+RW | 8x maximum rewrite speed |
| DVD-RW | 6x maximum rewrite speed |
| DVD-RAM | 5x maximum write speed |
| DVD-ROM | 8x maximum read speed |
| CD-R | 24x maximum write speed |
| CD-RW | 24x maximum rewrite speed |
| CD-ROM | 24x maximum read speed |
Special features: The HP dvd556s external DVD Drive has the double layer recorder technology.This DVD burner is sleek and compact which is portable and having less weight. It can burn labels directly on discs with the help of HP’s latest LightScribe technology.