Asus SDRW-08D2S-U DVD-Writer - External - Retail - DVD-RAM/±R/±RW Support - 24x CD Write/16x CD Rewrite/24x CD Read

A: Yes, the ASUS SDRW‑08D2S‑U external DVD writer is fully compatible with Mac computers running macOS 10.6 and above.

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Asus SDRW-08D2S-U DVD-Writer - External - Retail - DVD-RAM/±R/±RW Support - 24x CD Write/16x CD Rewrite/24x CD Read. Yes, the Asus SDRW-08D2S-U external DVD-writer is compatible with Mac systems (macOS). It connects via USB 2.0 and generally functions as a plug-and-play device for reading and writing CDs and DVDs, although it may require a USB-C adapter for newer Apple laptops. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about ASUS ASUS LITE Portable USB 2.0 Slim 8X DVD/ Burner +/- Rewriter External Drive, Compatible with both Mac & Windows, Black (SDRW-08D2S-U/BLK/G/AS). Yes, you can absolutely use the ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U external drive to record (burn) movies on your HP Pavilion 23 TouchSmart. Since your TouchSmart is an "All-in-One" desktop, it already has the processing power needed for video encoding. Here is everything you need to know to get started: 1. Connecting to your HP Pavilion 23 The "Y-Cable" Requirement: This specific ASUS drive comes with a USB Y-Cable (two USB plugs on one end). Because burning a DVD requires more power than just playing one, you should plug both USB connectors into your HP Pavilion to ensure the drive doesn't fail or "coaster" the disc halfway through. Port Location: I recommend using the USB ports on the back of your TouchSmart rather than the side ones, as the rear ports often provide more stable power for external drives. 2. Software for Recording Movies While the drive is "Plug-and-Play," Windows 11 (and newer versions of Windows 10) does not include a built-in "DVD Video" creator. To make a disc that plays in a standard home DVD player, you have two options: Included Software: This drive typically comes with CyberLink Power2Go or Nero BackItUp. You can use these to drag and drop your movie files to "Burn a Video Disc." Free Alternatives: If you don't want to use the included disc, VLC Media Player is great for watching, and ImgBurn or AnyBurn are excellent free tools for recording files to a disc. 3. Movie Recording vs. Data Recording For Home DVD Players: If you want the movie to play in an old-school DVD player under your TV, you must select the "DVD-Video" option in your software. For Computer Playback: If you just want to save the movie file as a backup, you can burn it as a "Data Disc." This is much faster, but the disc might not work in standard DVD players. 4. Compatible Blank Discs Your HP Pavilion and this ASUS drive support almost every standard format. For movies, look for: DVD-R or DVD+R: The standard for most movies (4.7GB capacity). DVD+R DL (Double Layer): If your movie is very long or high-quality (8.5GB capacity). If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: The HP Pavilion 23 TouchSmart, when paired with the ASUS SDRW‑08D2S‑U external DVD writer, is fully capable of recording content onto DVD media. This device supports both DVD±R (write‑once) and DVD±RW (rewritable) formats, allowing you to store video files or create playable movie discs.

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about ASUS ASUS LITE Portable USB 2.0 Slim 8X DVD/ Burner +/- Rewriter External Drive, Compatible with both Mac & Windows, Black (SDRW-08D2S-U/BLK/G/AS). The ASUS ASUS LITE Portable USB 2.0 Slim 8X DVD/ Burner +/- Rewriter External Drive (SDRW-08D2S-U) can be connected to a Chromebook to read data files on discs, but it is not officially supported for playing movie DVDs or burning discs with the default ChromeOS. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: The ASUS SDRW‑08D2S‑U DVD writer will connect and function with a Chromebook for reading discs, but ChromeOS does not natively support DVD playback or disc burning.

A: It will work.

A: Hi NancyPSLA, thanks for reaching out about the ASUS ASUS LITE Portable USB 2.0 Slim 8X DVD/ Burner +/- Rewriter External Drive, Compatible with both Mac & Windows, Black (SDRW-08D2S-U/BLK/G/AS). Yes, the ASUS ASUS LITE Portable USB 2.0 Slim 8X DVD/ Burner +/- Rewriter External Drive is compatible with Lenovo Flex 5 with Windows 11, 10, or 8.1. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7 am-11 pm CST.

A: Yes, it does support DVD-ROM format.

A: It'll work with your DT5400, be sure to install the included driver.

A: It doesn't come with a stand.