
The VW-BN2 is not an ordinary external DVD burner. The gadget is specially designed to be used and connected to an ACVHD camera, so you can burn the video on the go. The Panasonic VW-BN2 provides a maximum speed of 8x for DVD ±R and 4x for DVD ±DL. The Panasonic VW-BN2 will be available next month for 25000 Yen ($278). [Akihabara]

I-O Data will update its optical storage with the introduction of the DVRP-U8SLE series portable DVD writer. Available in black and white, the slim DVD burner measures 137-mm x 154-mm x 20-mm and weights 320-grams. The I-O Data DVRP-U8SLE features a USB 2.0 interface, a maximum write speeds of 8x for DVD-R/+R SL and DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-R/+R DL and DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, 24x for CD-R and 16x for CD-RW. I-O Data’s slim DVD burner will be available early next month for $94. [I-O Data]

The DVR-XD09J is Pioneer’s latest portable DVD and CD burner. Measures 133mm x 133mm x 14.8mm and weights 240grams, the burner is able to burn DVD±R at 8x and DVD±R DL at 6x. The DVR-XD09J connects to your laptop via USB port. No info on pricing so far. [TechConnect]

Buffalo today unveiled the DVSM-U24U2 external DVD writer which is capable of burning speeds of up to 24x. Measuring 164mm x 50mm x 266mm and weighing 1.7kg, the burner provides write speeds of 24x for DVD+R/-R, 16x for DVD-RAM, 6x for DVD-R/+R DL and DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, 48x for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW. The Buffalo DVSM-U24U2 uses a USB 2.0 interface and comes bundled with CyberLink’s PowerDirector 7, PowerProducer 5, PowerDVD 8, Power2Go 6, InstantBurn 5 and PowerBackup 2. It is expected to release in June for $130. More

The Buffalo DVSM-U24FBS DVD SuperMulti is able to record up to 24x DVD±Rs and provides basic up-scaling of any DVDs in 1080/60p. However, you should have a PC with a 1.5GHz Core 2 Duo or 1.8GHz Turion64×2 CPU for a minimum specs. This DVD SuperMulti will be released in Japan later this month for 5800 Yen ($60). More

If you are searching for an affordable DVR capable to record HD Video, then you can choose the Panasonic DMR-XE1 AVREC DVR. Priced at only €375 (50000Yen), the player supports DVD burner, a 160GB of HDD, AVREC mode, AAC 5.1ch audio capabilities and HDMI out. It is also able to record video in AVC/H.264 @ 12.9Mbps. [Akihabara]

Here is the Buffalo BRC-P258U2, which is the company’s first Blu-Ray and DVD burner combo. The device is able to burn DVD-R at 8x and BD-R at 2x. It connects to your PC or laptop via a USB 2.0 port. The Buffalo BRC-P258U2 measures 141mm x 23mm x 155mm and weighing of 370grams. [Akihabara]

Most of netbooks in the market today doesn’t have DVD burner. Bufallo today releases new slim DVD burner DVSM-PN58U2V for netbooks. Measuring 137mm × 20mm x1 42mm and weighing only 340 grams, the device is currently available in black or white. The Buffalo DVD burner is able to record DVD DL, DVD RAM, and connects to your netbooks via USB port. [DailyDigitals]

Asus has proudly introduced its slim external DVD drive. Dubbed as the SDRW-08D1S-U, the vertical external DVD burner features Turbo Engine that makes it able to read and write data at the highest speed. The SDRW-08D1S-U draws power from your laptop or PC USB port. Measuring 156.4mm x 140.8mm x 21mm, the DVD burner also features Disc Encryption technology with 128-bit encryption and is available in black or white. [FarEastGizmos]

Do you want to buy a new external DVD burner for your netbook? Then check out the I-O Data DVRP-U8XLE2. Measuring 21mm thick, it is an external DVD burner that records DVD DL in 6x, and DVD R in 8x. Nothing special with this DVD burner except its slim body. [Akihabara]