Samsung USB 2.0 Ultra Portable External DVD Writer Model SE-218CB/RSBS

I have a MacBook Pro and was originally going to get Apple's own SuperDrive to use my CDs with. I decided against it due to its high cost and very negative reviews. I then came across this little Samsung drive for a fraction of the cost which was advantageous for other reasons as well. Not only is it more affordable, but it works with both Mac and Windows (a godsend for me because I have Windows installed on my Mac), there is absolutely no software to install (you just plug it in and it works), and it is tray-loading instead of slot-loading. Tray-loading is a much better design because you can play odd-sized discs, you can retrieve a CD in the rare case it gets stuck in the drive (just stick a paperclip in hole for this purpose to eject it), and it won't damage or scuff up your CDs either.The drive is thin and lightweight but still feels sturdy and comes with optional CD-related software you can install if you want for extra capabilities. You can also turn the drive into a sort of hard drive if you'd like, but I haven't explored this feature.Overall, I love this drive due to its cost, features, compatibility, and ease of use.

Who needs an optical drive these days? I thought I would never need one until I did need one. And so my search for a good external DVD reader + writer began.My requirements:1) It better not need an external power supply.2) It should be compatible with Windows, Macs and Linux3) It should be light-weight, slim and portable.4) It better not be overpriced (like the Apple's SuperDrive)This drive met all of the above requirements.It works with Windows/Macs/Linux, doesn't require external power source, and it is light-weight. It was reasonably priced and when it arrived, I was impressed by its build quality; it doesn't look cheaply made. To top it off, it's fairly silent too.I tested this on Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Mac OS X Mavericks. I have yet to find a need to test it on Linux but I'm confident that it will work because other kind reviewers have mentioned that it works with Linux out of the box, just like it does with Windows and Mac.Did I mention that it is really slim? I'm sure that there are optical drives out there that are slimmer than this so this drive may not win any pageants for its physique but the drive is truly portable.There is nothing that I dislike about this drive. I highly recommend it if you need an external optical drive. Get this optical drive before they go extinct like the floppy disks/drives.

A very good DVD player that might be more than you need.I like almost everything about this device. As laptops have been steadily trending towards not having a DVD drive anymore, many of us find we need another way to use our DVDs. Enter the portable DVD player. This Samsung version is light, easy to transport, and simple to use. At less than a pound, you can carry this with you virtually anywhere and it won't add any noticeable weight to your bag. The slim design and cord that folds up neatly into the device itself make it a breeze to pack up and transport. Most importantly, it is plug and play; you never have to do anything special to get this DVD player to work. The read capability of this is impressive, as it does indeed successfully read standard DVDs as well as CDs and every version of written and rewritten DVD or CD I've put in it.The truth is, however, that this might actually be more ability than a lot of people need, and at 50 bucks you might want a less advanced model. If you know you are going to be creating your own CDs or DVDs, then this is certainly a good product. But I have had this for several years and have never once used it to create my own, mostly because we all now tend to put stuff on flash drives rather than make permanent copies. Another thing to be aware of is that this is USB 2.0, not 3.0. While plenty of people don't have 3.0 yet, if you want the faster connection, this doesn't have it.Overall this is a very good portable DVD player and I certainly recommend it. But it would probably be best to consider your real needs and ponder if a slightly less advanced model will meet those needs and save you a few bucks.

Good player does what I wanted it to do

very good speed

i was debating this or the apple superdrive this has won in every way, its great, cheap enough and does the job perfect don't waste your money on anything else this is what you need

Tried this first on my little, terrible windows 7 laptop with 52x CD's as a test and it worked great.Works with my macbook. No problems at all. love this little thing!

Great