
The DVSM-PS58U2/S-BK is a new and lightweight DVD burner from Buffalo that weights at just 340grams. Measuring 14.2cm x 13.7cm x 2cm, this 8x DVD burner uses a slot-loading mechanism instead of the ejectable tray. Available only in black, the Buffalo DVSM-PS58U2/S-BK will be released in the Japanese market in May 2010. [Buffalo]

SKNET of Japan will launch the Portable CD/DVD Station that allows you to burn just about any compact discs or any DVD without the need for a computer. The gadget is easy to use. You just insert the original disc, copy its contents to the buffer, remove the disc and insert a corresponding blank disc. The SKNET Portable CD/DVD burner will be released next month. [Ubergizmo]

Lite-On has recently launched the eTAU208 external slim DVD burner, which is ideal for travelers, busy professionals and students. Weighing less than 0.7 lbs, the DVD burner fits easily in any notebook bag. It is a great travel companion for any netbook without a built-in optical drive. The portable DVD burner is powered directly from the notebook through the enclosed USB cable, so there is no need for an AC adapter or nearby outlet. Each purchase of eTAU208 comes with the latest version of LightScribe labeling technology allowing users to label their discs without any marker or paper labels. Just burn data on the data-side of a LightScribe compatible disc, flip the disc over, reinsert it into the drive and burn a beautiful label based on personal artwork, text or photographs. Writing speeds of the eTAU208 are 8X for DVD±R and DVD+RW, 6X for DVD±R DL and DVD-RW, 5X for DVD-RAM and 24X for CD-R(W). Reading speeds are 8X for DVD-ROM and 24X for CD-ROM. Available in black, white, blue and red, the Lite-On eTAU208 will be available at the end of August 2009 for $64.99. Read more

Logitech has rolled out a new external DVD writer in the form of the the LDR-PME8U2L. Measuring 136.5 x 143 x 19.2mm and weighing 300 grams, the burner provides write speeds of 8x for DVD-R/+R and DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW and DVD-R/+R DL, 5x for DVD-RAM and 24x for CD-R, CD-RW. The LDR-PME8U2L also has a USB 2.0/1.1 interface and comes bundled with ArcSoft’s TotalMedia Backup & Record. The Logitech LDR-PME8U2L retails for $92. [TCMagazine]

LG introduced its GSA-E60N external DVD writer that is able to burn DVD+/-R at 20x speed. The DVD burner features LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling support and will retail for around $60 when it is released later this month.
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