StarTech.com announced the launch of their external slim USB 2.0 DVD +/- RW dual layer drive.
The drive features a slim form factor Panasonic DVD+/-RW drive, enclosed in a slim casing that allows for maximum portability and durability. SLIMDVDRW8U2 also offers the longevity and enhanced re-write ability offered by DVD-RAM technology, which is unique to most external drives.
Carey Cline, Product Manager for StarTech.com, said with the continuing boom in mobile computing, we feel that notebook users will benefit from an innovative line of products and accessories that are designed to bridge gaps between desktop and notebook capabilities. This drive offers a slim, sturdy casing that can easily be carried in a notebook bag, and features DVD-RAM read/write capability – which is an uncommon feature among competitive models. Most customers will find great value in the addition of DVD-RAM, based on the physical qualities of the technology” says Cline, referring to the enhanced re-write ability and stability that DVD-RAM offers in opposition to standard RW technology.