
I-O Data has just added a new external DVD writer to its range by announcing the DVRP-U8C. Coming in five different color options: red, blue, brown, black and white, this portable drive has a USB 2.0 connection interface and is capable of providing write speeds of up to 8x for DVD-R/+R, DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, DVD-R/+R DL, 5x for DVD-RAM, 24x for CD-R and 16x for CD-RW. The DVRP-U8C will become available next month for $77. [I-O Data]

I-O Data is about to unleash their newest 24x External DVD writer for the mass market. Known as the DVR-UN24GE, the drive is equipped with a USB 2.0 connection interface, a 2MB of buffer memory and provides write speeds of up to 24x for DVD+R/-R, 12x for DVD-RAM, 8x for DVD+R/-R DL & DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, 48x for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW. In addition, the drive also comes bundled with WinDVD and Nero Express Essentials. The DVR-UN24GE will start shipping later this month for around $142. [I-O Data]

Here’s the newest addition to Samsung’s external DVD writer line-up, the SE-S084F. Aimed at netbook and mini PC users, this portable drive comes with a USB 2.0 connection interface and provides a variety of speeds across different data media types including 24x for CD-R/-RW, 8x for DVD-R/DVD+R and DVD+RW, 5x for DVD-RAM and 6x for DVD-R/+R DL and DVD-RW. Not only that, the drive also makes use of both the WriteMaster technology, which enables multitasking on the PC and high speed writing, even in lower performance PC, and the Tilt Actuator Compensation technology for reliable writing of all disc areas. The Samsung SE-S084F retails for $59.99. [TechPowerUp]

Buffalo is set to drop their newest 24x external DVD writer for the Japanese market. Dubbed as the DVSM-24U2, the drive is equipped with a USB 2.0 connection interface and provides write speeds of up to 24x for DVD-R/+R, 12x for DVD-RAM, 8x for DVD-R/+R DL & DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, 48x for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW. In addition, the drive also comes bundled with a number of software utilities from CyberLink including PowerDVD 9, PowerDirector 8 HE, PowerProducer 5, Power2Go 6, InstantBurn 5 and PowerBackup 2. The Buffalo DVSM-24U2 will become available in Japan from mid-October for around $137. [Buffalo]

ASUS hits back with their new slim external DVD writer called the ‘Extreme Slim External DVD-RW Drive’. Measuring just 14mm thick, this slim drive features a brushed aluminum finish, a USB 2.0 connection interface, a 1MB of buffer memory and is capable of providing write speeds of up to 8x for DVD-R/+R/+RW, 6x for DVD-RW and DVD-R/+R DL, 5x for DVD-RAM, 24x for CD-R and 16x for CD-RW. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [CDRLabs]

Sony has recently introduced their latest 8x external DVD writer namely the DRX-S77U. Measuring just 19mm thick, this slim portable drive features a USB 2.0 connection interface, a 2MB of buffer memory and provides maximum write speeds of 8x for DVD±R, 8x for DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, 6x for DVD±R DL, 5x for DVD-RAM, 24x for CD-R and 24x for CD-RW. In addition, the drive also comes bundled with Nero 9 software. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. [CDRLabs]
by Isaiah on March 26, 2010

Here’s another slim external DVD writer from Teac, the DV-W28U-V. Targeted towards netbook users who are always on the move, the drive features a USB 2.0 connection interface, a 2MB of buffer memory and provides maximum write speeds of 8x for DVD-R/+R and DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-R/+R DL and DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM and 24x for CD-R/-RW. Measuring 128mm x 12.7mm x 129.4mm and weighing 172 grams, the DV-W28U-V sells for $113. [Teac]

Lite-On has rolled out its latest external DVD writer ‘eHAU424′ for the mass market. Measuring 168mm x 57.5mm x 197.71mm and weighing just 1.1kg, this new portable drive makes use of both the LightScribe (disc labeling) and SmartErase (data erase) technologies. Apart from that, the drive also features a USB 2.0 connection interface, a 2MB of buffer memory and provides write speeds of up to 24x for DVD+R/-R, 12x for DVD-RAM and DVD+R/-R DL, 8x for DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, 48x for CD-R and 24x for CD-RW. The eHAU424 retails for $49.99. [Product Page]

Lite-On has rolled out its latest external DVD writer called the eHAU324. Measuring 165mm x 58mm x 192mm and weighing 1.3kg, this portable drive boasts the SmartErase technology allowing users to erase write-once discs by overwriting the original data on the disc with random meaningless characters. This technology will guarantee that the original data can no longer be read by any drive. Apart from that, the drive also features a USB 2.0 connection interface and provides write speeds of up to 24x for DVD+R/-R, 12x for DVD-R/+R DL and DVD-RAM, 8x for DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW, 48x for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW. The eHAU324 will go on sale in Europe this month for 65 Euro (about $97). [CDRLabs]