Designed for laptop users without an integrated optical drive, the Verbatim Slimline external DVD writer (ref. 53504) connects via USB 2.0 using the included cable — with no need for an additional power supply. Its slim profile and horizontal mounting allow it to easily fit on a desk or in a bag. It supports a wide range of formats: CD, CD-DA, CD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, with CD write speeds of up to 24x and 8x for DVD+R. The tray-loading mechanism ensures simple disc handling. Compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10 and Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.15, it comes with Nero Burn & Archive software and a user manual.