Hard Drive | usb 2 |
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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 |
About this item
- 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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Easy to use | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Light weight | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Tech Support | — | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Easy to recognize | — | 4.4 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
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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 |
read speed | 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 | 2 MB | 2 MB | — |
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Technical Details
Brand | SAMSUNG |
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Series | SE-218GN/RSBD |
Item model number | SE-218GN/RSBD |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Mac OS X |
Item Weight | 7 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.83 x 5.63 x 0.57 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.83 x 5.63 x 0.57 inches |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 1.1 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
ASIN | B00MLXA1KI |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 20, 2014 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #144 in External CD & DVD Drives |
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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 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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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For some reason, the unit seems to prefer a specific USB port. I found this to be the case on both PCs. If you have similar problems, please try a different port (and some patience) before returning it or contacting anyone.
I use it on the old WIN XP laptop for transferring VHS home movies to DVD. Have transferred about 30 tapes so far. On the WIN 8.1, 2 in 1 I use if for everything. I've not wasted a single DVD.
Windows 8 does not come with Microsoft Media player. To watch DVDs, you will need software. Skip the trial software that's on the CD, go to videolan.org, and download the excellent (and free) VLC media player.
Update: I am not sure this DVD is made by SAMSUNG but rather a third party. You can't even register the product on Samsung's customer support website. I contacted Samsung support and all they do is forward you on to Intelisol Inc. I made a point that it was covered by a Samsung warranty, but still no help. I will update you on how responsive Intelisol Inc is in honoring the warranty.
Further Update: I submitted my DVD to Intelisol Inc, under the manufacturer's warranty. I initiated the process on April 26th and just received a replacement DVD drive today, May 18th. Twenty-two days, not that bad, but I still had to buy another drive. I got an LG this time and it seems to work. Ask me again in another six months.