Samsung Adds 14mm-High External DVD Writers

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its ultra-slim portable DVD writers, the SE-218GN and SE-208GB optical disc drives (ODDs) with a sleeker design and mobile size for ultrabook users on-the-go.

Measuring 148.6 x 14 x 146mm (SE-208GB) and 148 x 14.4 x 143(SE-218GN), the drives are for ultrabook users that need optical media for access to stored documents, photos and multimedia content. These drives feature a new external ODD design by placing the eject button on top of the case to maximize the ease of pressing the eject button instead of on the front bezel.

With its Smart Power Technology the drives’ low-power consumption and ability to connect using a single USB port ensures mobile consumers will have a solution that does not overly tax the ultrabook’s battery while outside the home or office. Smart Power Technology enables both drives to act as a portable HDD drive for tablets with available USB connections. Coupled with Samsung’s AV connectivity, tablet users can now enjoy stored multimedia content.

Along with its flexible connectivity options, the drives are equipped with Smart Archive Technology to safely store precious personal data. Unlike other existing optical disc archive technologies, this feature offers a recording quality that is optimized for DVDs that are used to store content for an extended time. The technology follows standard DVD formatting that is compatible with M-discs, archival discs (ISO10995 standard) as well as qualified normal discs.

The drives are engineered to be compatible with all major OSs including latest Windows 8 and Mac OS versions. Capable of reading and writing files at a variety of speeds across different data media types, the drives include Buffer Under Run technology to prevent errors that can be caused when writing speeds exceed data transfer speeds, while also enabling PC multi-tasking.

As with all Samsung products, the SE-218GN and SE-208GB are eco-friendly, manufactured with lead-free soldering technology that restricts the use of harmful materials such as Pb, cd, cr+6, Hg, PBBs and PBDE.