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SAMSUNG TSST Ultra-Slim Optical 8X DVD Rewriter Drives SE-218GN/RSBD, M-Disc support, MAC OS X compatible

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Operating System Mac OS X
Special Feature Portable, DVD Burner
Hardware Interface USB
Brand SAMSUNG
Optical Storage Write Speed 8x

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  • Top Button Type: LED and eject button are placed on the top surface
  • Drive Height: Ultra Slim 14mm
  • Loading Type: Tray
  • Interface: USB2.0 (3.0 Compatible)
  • Buffery Memory: 0.75MB
  • Smart Power
  • Tilt Actuator Compensation Technology: T.A.C
  • Buffer Under Run Free Technology
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Light weight
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hardware interface
usb
usb
usb c
usb
usb3.0 a, usb3.0, usb3.0 c
usb2.0
operating system
Mac OS X
fire os, Mac OS X 11, android os, Windows 10
Windows XP/ 2003/ 2000/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 10, All version Mac OS, Linux
Windows XP/ 2003/ 2000/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 10, All version Mac OS, Linux
Windows 7, Windows 8, mac os x, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 10
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8x
24x
Max 24xCD / 8xDVD
write speed
8x
8x
Max 24xCD / 8xDVD
6x
hardware platform
PC
Laptop
Laptop, PC, Tablet
Laptop, PC, MacBook, Desktop
PC
cache memory size
8 MB
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Product Description

SE-218GN is the latest ultra-slim portable DVD writer for Ultrabook. Its dimension is 148 x 14.4 x 143 mm. It features Smart Power Technology that drives low power consumption. The ability to connect using a single USB port ensures mobile consumers will have a flexible solution that does not tax the Ultrabook's battery while outside the home or office. The Smart Archive Technology allows Ultrabook users to store personal data. It offers a recording quality that is optimized for DVDs allowing storage for an extended time. This technology also follows standard DVD formatting that is compatible with M-dics, archival dics and qualified normal discs. The Buffer Under Run technology prevents errors that can be caused when writing speeds exceed data transfer speeds, while also enabling PC multi-tasking. SE-218GN is manufactured in an eco-friendly manner, with lead-free soldering technology that restricts the use of harmful materials such as Pub, cd, cr+6, Hg, PBBs and PBDE.

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Customers say

Customers like the performance, portability, and ease of installation of the optical disc drive. For example, they mention that it works well, is very slim and compact, and that it installs in seconds. Customers are also satisfied with value, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, durability, and speed.

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358 customers mention268 positive90 negative

Customers like the performance of the optical disc drive. For example, they mention it works well, the burner works well and it copies CDs. Some say it's light and perfect for their purposes. That said, most are happy with the Samsung's performance.

"...Except for the hiccup noted below, it worked perfectly right out of the box with both PCs, requiring no trips to Windows Update, or anywhere else...." Read more

"What a great DVD reader/writer! Works perfectly. However, it draws power from the USB port. It's a high speed drive and can require a lot of power...." Read more

"...a DVD drive to work with a Lenovo T440s laptop.. The drive is light, handy and does the job...." Read more

"...Both with the same symptoms, they stopped working after six months. With the last one I made the mistake of buying the Amazon recommended insurance...." Read more

102 customers mention98 positive4 negative

Customers like the portability of the optical disc drive. They mention it's very slim, compact, and lightweight. Some say that it performs as expected and is small enough to store away comfortably without taking too much space. Overall, most are happy with the port ability of the product.

"...The unit is incredibly light, well made and sturdy considering its slim profile. Just a bit thicker than my Droid Turbo...." Read more

"...cable that provides power (no outlet required) and the drive's overall size is compact at under 1.5 centimeters tall...." Read more

"I needed a DVD drive to work with a Lenovo T440s laptop.. The drive is light, handy and does the job...." Read more

"...Three stars because it is cheap, compact, and convenient, and lasted at least a year." Read more

72 customers mention65 positive7 negative

Customers find the installation process of the optical disc drive to be simple, fast, and straightforward. They mention that it installs in seconds, works exactly as advertised, and is quiet and reliable. Some say that there's no driver or software to install.

"...(i.e., no installs were required...I simply plugged this into the computer and it immediately..." Read more

"...We use with a MAC book with Yosemite and it was a simple plug and play, no downloads necessary...." Read more

"...As usual there's no driver or software to install. Plug in 1 USB cable to the back of the Mac, the System Profiler sees it...." Read more

"I give this 5 stars because of it's simplicity and build. However, I have a 2014 Macbook Pro Retina running on Yosemite and it DOES NOT burn...." Read more

72 customers mention72 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the optical disc drive. They say it's a cheap alternative to other drives and well worth the purchase.

"...CONCLUSIONOverall, this isn't a bad drive at all. It's very affordable, it works with just about any common OS, and it has reasonably good..." Read more

"...Good value for the price." Read more

"...Three stars because it is cheap, compact, and convenient, and lasted at least a year." Read more

"...Affordable and portable enough that I feel comfortable tossing it in my laptop bag while traveling, so I'll always have an optical drive to hook up..." Read more

56 customers mention56 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the optical disc drive. They mention that it is very sleek, has a nice finish, and has textured design. The thin design makes it very sleek looking, and it is only as thick as a CD case. Customers are also happy with the product's quality and price.

"...While this looks great, it is not very durable and scratches on it really show...." Read more

"...Very slim profile and cool textured design. Does not have any wasted space, buttons, ports, etc...." Read more

"Functions as expected and is very slim with an attractive finish. I am using it with a macbook air and it was plug and play out of the box...." Read more

"This player has AV mode, which makes it look like a thumb drive...." Read more

132 customers mention76 positive56 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the optical disc drive. Some mention it's a very good product, worth the price, and a great DVD reader/writer. However, others say that it works sometimes and fails to properly read discs. Some customers also mention that it died on the same burn operation.

"What a great DVD reader/writer! Works perfectly. However, it draws power from the USB port. It's a high speed drive and can require a lot of power...." Read more

"...The first one I purchase and six month later it died. DVDs were no longer recognized...." Read more

"...Burn times are also very good and this drive does a good job at not making errors when burning a CD or DVD...." Read more

"...connect the unit to the computer via the USB cable, the drawer just pops out about an inch or so, so you must manually pull it out the rest of the..." Read more

104 customers mention38 positive66 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the optical disc drive. Some mention it's well made, reliable, and a decent piece of hardware. However, others say that it'll break easily.

"...While this looks great, it is not very durable and scratches on it really show...." Read more

"...The unit is incredibly light, well made and sturdy considering its slim profile. Just a bit thicker than my Droid Turbo...." Read more

"...It could be that the drive is broken, but this seems unlikely, since it successfully reads CD media...." Read more

"...The device seems to feel a bit fragile, but that is the price for ultra slim and portable DVD drive burner...." Read more

57 customers mention38 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the optical disc drive. Some mention that it's really fast, while others say that it is a bit slow.

"...As other Reviewers have noted, I find the seek time to be excellent as well...." Read more

"...Works perfectly. However, it draws power from the USB port. It's a high speed drive and can require a lot of power...." Read more

"...RW speeds are OK - haven't bothered to see if it is actually 8x but it does move along at about that clip. Good value for the price." Read more

"...This Samsung is your perfect solution. Its small, thin and really fast and well made...." Read more

Good Drive - Very good overall design, works well, & is very affordable. However, it is on the fragile side so care is required.
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Good Drive - Very good overall design, works well, & is very affordable. However, it is on the fragile side so care is required.
I purchased this to use with my mid-2014 MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch. I rarely use CD/DVDs and so Apple's Superdrive was too pricy for me to justify. At the same time, every now and then I do need to access or burn a DVD, so having something was important. For under 30 bucks, this gets the job done.--------------------THE DESIGN AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONThe construction is pretty simple. We have a black external CD and DVD writer made from textured black plastic. The interface is a mini USB2 cable that provides power (no outlet required) and the drive's overall size is compact at under 1.5 centimeters tall. It features one button to open the manual tray, and a single blue LED to show running features. The buffer memory is 3/4 MB and the drive is designed to reduce power consumption. Like most external CD/DVD drives, it features vibration reduction technology. It is advertised to match Ultrabooks, but works fine with both OS X and Windows machines.When using this drive, you will need to plug it directly into the computer or into a powered USB hub (that is, one that plugs into an electrical outlet) because this drive derives its power from the USB connection. Note that this drive may not work correctly with all powered hubs, and so it is recommended that you plug this drive directly into the computer.This drive is capable of: DVD Multi/M-DISC, DVD-RW, DVD-RDL, CD-R, and CD-RW. It is NOT BLU-capable.--------------------WHAT I LIKEI have used this drive on OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1. This drive worked fine on all of these operating systems, and while a system driver is included with purchase, all were TRUE plug-and-play (i.e., no installs were required...I simply plugged this into the computer and it immediately worked correctly.)As other Reviewers have noted, I find the seek time to be excellent as well. Burn times are also very good and this drive does a good job at not making errors when burning a CD or DVD. The capability to burn the M-DISC is also a huge advantage. Many CD/DVD-Rs are not really good for long-term storage because they can degrade. M-DISC offers VERY long-term storage at a reasonable price. If you want to archive data and have it accessible for years to come, this drive lets you use the technology capable of doing so.--------------------WHAT I DO NOT LIKEThe construction of this drive is not cheap, but it also is not very durable. One point of weakness is the port area that could be ruined if the cable got snagged against something. Additionally, lead free solders tend to have more issues with the solder integrity and long-term reliability, especially if exposed to shock. This isn't a huge deal provided the owner takes action to protect their investment. So while this drive is mobile-sized and advertised for mobile systems, one should take special care to protect it. If you are carrying this around with you, a neoprene case and never transporting it with the cable plugged in will go a long way to reduce the chance of an early demise. These neoprene cases can be found for cheap here on Amazon and they a great job protecting electronics from impact damage.Finally, the plastic is textured to give the appearance of a brushed metal finish. While this looks great, it is not very durable and scratches on it really show. While not a big issue by any means, a stonewashed/tumbled or plain matte finish would give substantially better cosmetic durability.--------------------CONCLUSIONOverall, this isn't a bad drive at all. It's very affordable, it works with just about any common OS, and it has reasonably good performance. If you are looking for an external CD/DVD drive that gets the job done, this Samsung deserves your consideration.
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