ASUS ZenDrive U8M EXPAND THE LAPTOP OF TOMORROW Ultraslim External DVD Drive & Writer USB-C interface M-DSIC support Drag-and-burn Zen-inspired Ultraslim Design ASUS ZenDrive U8M packs serious funtionality into its robust, ultraslim 13.9mm frame. Finished with the beautiful, Zen-inspired concentric-circle aesthetic, it effortlessly combines great design, solid contructions and sophisticated style. Perfect Companion for ASUS Zenbook or Other Latest-gen Laptop USB-C is a feature of virtually all new laptops, including all new ASUS ZenBook models – so ASUS ZenDrive U8M is ready to plug right in. The smart little socket enables any-way-up connection convenience, so just attach U8M via USB-C to add instant multimedia playback or backup functionality to your Windows or Mac computer. Save Your Precious Photo, Video and Data for Generation ASUS ZenDrive U8M supports M-DISC, an archival-quality storage solution designed to help users protect their most precious digital memories — such as family photos and home videos — Compared to hard drives, flash drives, and other writable media, which have the storage lifetime of around 8 years, M-DISC burning technology engraves recorded data into a patented rock-like layer that is resistant to extreme conditions, allowing you to save your lifetime memories and important data for 1,000 years or more. Easy-to-use, Comprehensive Backup Solution ASUS ZenDrive U8M provides comprehensive and easy-to-use backup solution for Windows. Everything you need included to protect your precious data, giving you total peace of mind. Drag and burn* Create a disc in just three easy steps, via intuitive interface. Disc encryption* Hassle-free data protection through password control and hidden-folder functions. Backup software included: Nero BackItUp enables easy archival of photos, videos or data to your HDD or SSD (Windows OS) Disc encryption: Hassle-free data protection through password control and hidden-folder functions (Windows OS) Drag and burn: Create a disc in just three steps, via intuitive interface (Windows OS) Iconic design: Robust construction with Zen-inspired concentric-circle finish M-DISC support: Save your precious photos, videos and data for up to 1,000 years USB-C interface: Perfect companion for latest-gen ASUS ZenBook or other ultraslim laptop Windows or Mac OS: Cross-platform support for broad compatibility Design MountinHorizontal Disc loading type:Tray Product colour:Black Internal:No Packaging content Bundled software:CyberLink Power2Go 8 CyberLink PowerBackup 2.6 Nero BackItUp E-Green Performance Optical disc diameter:80,120 mm Disc types supported:CD-R,CD-RW,DVD R,DVD R DL,DVD RW,DVD-R,DVD-R DL,DVD-RW Optical drive type:DVD±RW Purpose:Desktop/Notebook Reading speed DVD R Double Layer read speed:8x DVD RW read speed:8x DVD R M-DISC read speed:8x DVD R read speed:8x DVD-R Double Layer read speed:8x DVD-R read speed:8x DVD-ROM read speed:8x DVD-RW read speed:8x CD-R read speed:24x CD-ROM read speed:24x System requirements Mac operating systems supported:Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard,Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion,Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks,Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur Windows operating systems supported:Windows 10,Windows 8,Windows 8.1 Weight & dimensions Weight:235 g Height:13.9 mm Depth:142.5 mm Width:135.5 mm Writing speed DVD R Double Layer write speed:6x DVD R M-DISC write speed:4x DVD R write speed:8x DVD RW write speed:8x DVD-R Double Layer write speed:6x DVD-R write speed:8x DVD-RW write speed:6x CD-R write speed:24x CD-RW write speed:24x