ROOFULL ‎ECD829-Y USB-C External CD/DVD Drive Burner for Apple Mac MacBook & Windows Laptop PC In the age of streaming and cloud services, CDs and DVDs have become outdated formats. As a result, most laptop and desktop manufacturers have opted to remove built-in optical drives to make their devices slimmer and more compact. However, if you want to relive your favorite '90s music CDs and movie DVDs, burn custom music CDs, archive valuable videos or photos to discs for long-term storage, import media from discs to your computer or phone, or install software and system updates, the best and most convenient solution is a reliable USB external optical drive. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. This ‎ECD829-Y not only has an ultra-thin and compact shape, but it also uses a true high-speed USB 3.0 solution. Simply connect to your computer via USB Type-A or Type-C, and it will automatically install the driver, and then you can experience smooth reading, burning, and ripping CD/DVD functions through the media player or burning software. The portable design and reliable performance are the reasons why this model has sold more than 1.8 million units and received the most positive reviews since it was launched in 2016. USB 3.0 & USB-C Data Cable The data cable embedded under the CD drive has USB 3.0 & USB-C two kinds of connectors on the end, making it easier to connect different laptop or desktop computers without an adapter required and no worries about losing the data cable. Just plug the data cable into your computer, insert your disc, it will install automatically and be recognized by your PC. * Due to the limitation of the design, the data cable length is only about 25 cm/ 9.8 inches. Separate Power Supply Cord In addition to the 2-in-1 data cable, this drive also comes with a USB to micro-USB power supply cord. If all USB ports on your computer cannot supply enough power, you can connect this separate power supply cord to a 5V USB power bank or power adapter to ensure sufficient power supply. * If there is no power shortage issue, you can remove this power supply cord later. * The power cord is not a data cable, avoid using it independently. Powerful Performance As a professional manufacturer with 10 years of experience dedicated to producing reliable-quality external CD/DVD drives. Each ROOFULL USB CD/DVD drive is equipped with a 100% loader with high speed, strong error correction, anti-shock, noise reduction, and low power consumption, bringing you a faster and smoother experience. * Please keep your CD/DVD drive flat and ensure that your disc is securely fixed on the tray. Slim and Portable If you’re frequently on the move, you’ll appreciate the portability of this drive. Slim design and lightweight allow us to carry and use this compact USB CD/DVD drive anytime, anywhere no matter you are at home, in the office, or during a trip. * Approximate size: 14.6*14.9*1.7 cm ( 5.74* 5.86* 0.67 inch) * If you need protective storage carrying case, you can search "B08X45PVLG" on Amazon. USB 3.0 High Speed & Supported Disc Type Enjoy fast transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps with this external CD/DVD drive, compatible with USB 3.0. With a read/write speed of 8x for DVDs and 24x for CDs, the drive gradually increases speed from the inner to the outer edge, with a slower startup speed that reaches maximum performance as it progresses. Supported Disc Types: Support the reading, burning (writing/rewriting), and ripping (digitizing) of multi-types of discs including CD-ROM, CD-R, CD±RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, VCD, SVCD. (Blu-ray Disc is NOT supported) Max Read/Write Speeds: CD-ROM 24x, CD-R 24x, CD±RW 8x, DVD-ROM 8x, DVD±R 8x, DVD±RW 8x, DVD±R DL 4x. Recommended Burning & Ripping Speed: While the maximum read/write speeds for CDs are 24X and 8X for DVDs, we recommend burning or ripping at 10X or lower for CDs, and 4X to 8X for DVDs. Slower speeds, such as 4X or 8X, are ideal for ensuring data integrity, especially with high-capacity or dual-layer discs. These speeds enable more precise data encoding, reducing the risk of read errors. The drive gradually increases speed from the inner to the outer edge, starting slower and reaching peak performance as it progresses. Plug and play means you don't need to manually install the driver, but you'll still need a media player, burning, or ripping software to play, burn, or copy your discs. Compatibility, Incompatibility, Usage Steps, and Recommended Software Compatibility: This USB external CD DVD player works with Windows (11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP) laptops or desktop PCs, Linux computers, or an Apple MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac (Including M1/M2/M3 chipset). Incompatibility: Not working with Chrome OS (Chromebook), Ubuntu OS, TVs, cars, trucks, projectors, tablets, iPads, phones, PS4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and cannot play Blu-ray discs. How to Use it on Windows Computers: Prepare the media player, burning, or ripping software based on your needs (not all), and network connection (for Windows 11) > Take out the data cable (located under the drive) and plug it into your computer's USB-A or USB-C port directly or a self-powered USB hub. If needed, connect the power supply cord to a USB power adapter or bank to ensure sufficient power supply > It will install the driver automatically and you will see a DVD RW icon in Windows Explorer > For video DVDs, set the region code to number #1 to play US or CA DVDs (CDs do not have region code) > Insert your CDs or DVDs > Use the software you’ve prepared to play, burn, or rip the disc > After playback/burning is complete, you can press the button on the panel or right-click the icon to eject the disc. Recommended Free Software for Windows: Audio CD Media Player (Windows Media Player, VideoLAN VLC Player); Video/Movie DVD Media Player (VideoLAN VLC Player, Kodi, 5KPlayer); Audio CD Burning Software (Windows Media Player, CDBurnerXP and ImgBurn); Video DVDs Burning Software (ImgBurn, BurnAware Free, CDBurnerXP, Freemake Video Converter, or HandBrake software); Audio CD Ripping Software (Windows Media Player, iTunes, CDex, Exact Audio Copy [EAC]); Video DVD Ripping Software (HandBrake, MakeMKV, VLC Media Player, Freemake Video Converter) How to Set the Region Code in Windows: Right-click the "DVD-RW Drive" icon and select "Properties" > Go to the "Hardware" tab and select your CD/DVD drive > Click "Properties" at the bottom > Open the "DVD Region" tab > Choose the correct region (e.g., USA and CA is 1) and click "OK". (Note: You can only change the region code 4~5 times.) How to Use it on Apple Mac Computers: Open Finder > Settings (or Preferences, depending on your macOS version) > Ensure "CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices" is checked in the General Tab and Sidebar Tab if available > Prepare the media player, burning, or ripping software based on your needs (not all) > Take out the data cable (located under the drive) and plug it into your computer's USB-A or USB-C port directly or a self-powered USB hub. If needed, connect the power supply cord to a USB power adapter or bank to ensure sufficient power supply > Insert your CDs or DVDs > Your Mac will recognize the drive, read the disc and an icon will appear on the desktop > Use the software you’ve prepared to play, burn, or rip the disc > To eject a disc on Mac computers after playback/burning, right-click on the desktop icon and select "eject," or choose "File" > "Eject" from the menu. (Note: The tray cannot open via the button due to macOS limitations) Recommended Free Software for Apple Mac: Audio CDs Media Player (Apple Music, iTunes, VLC Player); Video/Movie DVDs Media Player (VideoLAN VLC Player, Apple DVD Player); Audio CDs Burning Software (Apple Music, Burn, Express Burn); Audio CD Ripping Software (Apple Music, X Lossless Decoder, HandBrake); Video DVDs Burning Software (Burn for Mac, HandBrake, iDVD (Legacy), DVDStyler, iDVD [for old mac]); Video DVD Ripping Software (MakeMKV, HandBrake with VLC - Use VLC to read the DVD, and HandBrake to convert and rip it to your desired format). Mac OS Includes a Built-in Burning Function: Connect the external optical drive, insert a blank disc, then click 'File' in the top menu and select 'New Burn Folder.' Drag the files you want to burn into this folder, click 'Burn to Disc,' and eject the disc when finished. Note that Mac OS only supports burning blank discs, and each disc can be burned only once. Note Before Burning Discs: Before burning an audio or video disc, make sure your blank disc capacity is sufficient, use the right burning software, set the recommended burning speed (10X or lower for CDs and 4X to 8X for DVDs), and the multimedia format is compatible with the blank disc, otherwise the burned disc will not play properly. You can use software (such as HandBrake or Freemake Video Converter) to convert video files to DVD-compatible formats (e.g., MPEG-2) or audio files to CD-compatible formats (e.g., WAV or MP3). About Data Cable & Power Supply Cord: The USB A/C data cable is built into the bottom of the external CD ROM drive, which connects to the computer. The cable included in the package is a charging cable because some computers do not have enough power to support the device's operation. In that case, you can connect the charging cable to a 5V charger or power bank to the supplementary power supply. Due to the limitation of the drive design, the length of the data cable is only about 10 inches/24 cm. If needed, you can consider a 1ft extension cord. Common Faults That May Occur & Troubleshooting Steps [Windows OS] If your Windows computer recognizes the optical drive, you can see the DVD RW icon in Windows Explorer. If your Windows laptop PC cannot recognize this CD/DVD drive, please try the following suggestions: Use the Type A and Type C cables on the back (bottom) of the optical drive to connect your computer's USB port or a self-powered USB hub. For Windows 11/10, please make sure a network connection and a media player software (Such as Windows media player for audio CDs, VLC player for audio CDs and video DVDs)Try different USB: Move the data cable to different USB ports on your computer.Reinstall the driver: 1. Right-click the Windows Start Button in the lower left corner of the screen, or press the Windows Logo + X key combination on the keyboard, from the list, and click to select Device Manager. 2. Click View. 3. Click Show Hidden Devices. 4. Fine this DVD/CD-ROM drive or similar name. 5. Right-click and select Uninstall. 6. Reboot your computer and replug the external drive, Windows will detect the drive and then reinstall it. If it is not solved, reach out to us for a driver troubleshooting tool, the download link is not allowed here. [Windows OS] This drive supports CDs and DVDs. If this drive can only play audio CDs but cannot play video/movie DVDs on your Windows PC, please try the methods below: Use the right media player software (such as VLC player). Some media players, such as Windows Media Player, cannot play video DVDs.Before playing video DVDs, please set the region code to number 1 to play the U.S. or CA DVDs. Steps: 1. Right-click the "DVD-RW Drive" icon and select "Properties". 2. Go to the "Hardware" tab and select your CD/DVD drive. 3. Click "Properties" at the bottom. 4. Open the "DVD Region" tab. 5. Choose the correct region (e.g., USA is 1) and click "OK". (Note: You can only change the region code 4-5 times.) [Mac OS] The Mac computer will show the device icon after the disc is placed in the optical drive. If your MacBook, iMac, or Mac Pro/Studio cannot recognize this CD/DVD drive, please try the following suggestions: Open Finder > Settings (or Preferences, depending on your macOS version) > Ensure "CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices" is checked in General Tab and Sidebar Tab if available.The Mac OS computer will not display the device icon until the disc is placed in the optical drive and the disc is read successfully.Move the data cable to different USB ports on your mac computer, and try different discs. These things you need to know before buying Setting Region Code in Windows To play video DVDs with a media player other than VLC player, the region code on your drive must match the DVD. Here's how to set it on Windows: 1. Right-click the "DVD-RW Drive" icon and select "Properties". 2. Go to the "Hardware" tab and select your CD/DVD drive. 3. Click "Properties" at the bottom. 4. Open the "DVD Region" tab. 5. Choose the correct region (e.g., USA is 1) and click "OK". (Note: You can only change the region code 4-5 times.) Ensure the Drive is Recognized Insert the external optical drive into the computer. After the Windows system recognizes the optical drive, the "DVD RW Drive" icon will be displayed in the Windows Explorer (This PC). The Mac OS computer will not display the device icon until the disc is placed in the optical drive and the disc is read successfully. If the computer fails to recognize the optical drive, it may be that the computer's driver is missing or the output current is insufficient. How to Eject Your Disc? For Windows, simply press the button on the front of the drive to eject the tray. For Mac OS, the drive button is limited by Mac OS and cannot open the tray, right-click the drive icon on the desktop and select "Eject", or select "File" - "Eject". If the device fails and cannot be opened, don't worry and let us know, we will solve the problem or resend you a new drive for free. Data Cable & Power Cord The USB A/C data cable is located at the bottom of the drive, and the charging cord (power cord) is a separate USB cord that comes with the package. The charging cord cannot be used as a data cable alone, it must be used together with the USB A/C data cable built into the back of the drive. Due to the limitation of the design, the length of the data cable is only about 10 inches / 26 cm. Windows 11 Requirements Windows 11 needs a network connection and a media player (such as VideoLAN VLC player) to play video DVDs, you can use Windows media player to read, burn, rip your audio CDs and data DVDs. Reading/Writing Speed Max reading and writing speed (CD: 24X/ DVD: 8X). Recommended speeds (CD: Reading Speed: 24x or lower/Writing Speed: 8x to 16x; DVD: Reading Speed: 8x or lower/Writing Speed: 4x to 8x). For DVDs, slower writing speeds like 4x or 8x are often ideal to ensure data integrity, particularly for high-capacity or dual-layer discs. These speeds allow for more precise data encoding, reducing the risk of read errors in the future. How to Insert Discs? Ensure discs are placed well and not scratched. The raised fixing post in the middle of the CD drive tray has three spring buckles. You need to gently press the disc into the spring buckles to secure the disc. About Media Format & Burning Before burning an audio or video disc, make sure the multimedia format is compatible with the disc, otherwise the burned disc will not play properly. You can use software (such as HandBrake or Freemake Video Converter) to convert video files to DVD-compatible formats (e.g., MPEG-2) or audio files to CD-compatible formats (e.g., WAV or MP3). About Burning Discs Before burning a CD or DVD, please ensure the data format is correct, your blank disc capacity is sufficient, and use the right burning software. How to Import Music from CDs? For Windows, use Windows media player to rip audio CDs to your Windows computer. For Mac, use Apple Music/iTunes to import music to your Mac computer. ROOFULL External CD DVD Drive USB 3.0 & USB-C, Portable CD DVD ROM +/-RW Opti... ROOFULL External CD DVD +/-RW Drive USB 3.0 & USB-C CD Burner DVD Player Read... ROOFULL External CD DVD Drive USB 3.0 Portable DVD & CD-ROM +/-RW Player Burn... 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