{"product_id":"hitachi-lg-gp60ns60-slim-portable-dvd-writer-silver-usb-2-0","title":"Hitachi-LG GP60NS60 Slim Portable DVD Writer - Silver USB 2.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hitachi-LG GP60NS60 Slim Portable DVD Writer is a compact external optical drive designed for laptop and ultrabook users who need to read and write discs without carrying bulky hardware. At just 14mm tall, it slips into a bag alongside a thin notebook and connects via a single USB cable, with no separate power supply required. It supports a wide range of disc formats including M-DISC for long-term data archiving, and is compatible with both Windows 10 and Mac OS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM-DISC support for long-term archiving\u003c\/strong\u003e — It supports M-DISC media, which uses a rock-like recording layer instead of organic dye to store data. M-DISC has been tested to outlast standard DVDs on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Multi format compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — It reads and writes across a broad range of formats including DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM, so you can use whichever media suits the task.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilent Play reduces disc noise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Silent Play technology detects multimedia content and automatically adjusts playback speed to minimise drive noise during video or audio playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim 14mm profile for ultrabook users\u003c\/strong\u003e — The drive measures only 14mm high, making it a practical companion for thin laptops and ultrabooks where an internal optical drive is absent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV connectivity via USB cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — It can connect directly to TVs, digital photo frames and PCs using a standard USB cable, letting you play media on a wider range of screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExternal DVD-RW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax DVD Write Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid 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DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, M-DISC and more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWindows 10, Mac OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Windows 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Mac OS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with TVs and digital photo frames that accept USB-connected optical drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Reads and writes: CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD M-DISC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Connects via USB 2.0 — host device must have a USB port available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Not a Blu-ray drive — does not read or write Blu-ray discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUltrabook and thin laptop owners\u003c\/b\u003e who have no internal optical drive and need occasional disc access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArchiving important files\u003c\/b\u003e using M-DISC media, which is rated to outlast standard DVDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-format disc users\u003c\/b\u003e who work with a mix of DVD and CD types and want one drive to handle all of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers who value quiet operation\u003c\/b\u003e, as Silent Play reduces noise during multimedia playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePortable workflows\u003c\/b\u003e where a lightweight, bus-powered drive is more practical than a desktop unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlu-ray playback or authoring\u003c\/b\u003e — this drive does not support any Blu-ray formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-volume disc burning\u003c\/b\u003e — the 0.75MB buffer and 8x DVD write speed are suited to occasional rather than batch use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers needing the fastest interface\u003c\/b\u003e — it uses USB 2.0, which is the interface standard on this unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesktop replacement use\u003c\/b\u003e — the tray-loading slim design is optimised for portability, not sustained heavy-duty access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eTV Connectivity Enjoy your media on your TVs, digital photo frames and PCs by simply connecting your drive with USB cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperior data protection with M-DISC™ Support The M-DISC™ uses a patent rock-like recording surface instead of organic dye to etch your data onto a disc. The M-DISC has been tested and proven to outlast standard DVDs currently on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent Play The Silent Play technology helps reduce noise during playback by recognizing different multimedia and automatically adjusting the playback speed according to its criteria for optimal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuper Multi Compatibility Hitachi-LG Super Multi Compatibility optical drives can read and write different types of disc formats in one convenient package. 1. DVD+R 2. RW DVD-RAM 3. RW DVD-R This gives you the option to choose the media best suited for each task.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows 10 \u0026amp; Mac OS Compatible Enjoy complete freedom in use with compatible support for Windows 10 \u0026amp; Mac OS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8x Writing Speed Burn more discs in less time with 8x DVD-Max writing speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle Evolution from Slimmer to Slimmest The overall slim design of only 0.55 inches high optimizes space for the slim OPU installation. 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