Design
Internal	No
Colour of product	Black
Weight & dimensions
Width	144 mm
Depth	137.5 mm
Height	14 mm
Performance
Purpose	Notebook
LightScribe	No
Optical drive type	DVD
Interface	USB 2.0
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes
Writing speed
CD rewrite speed	24 x
DVD+RW write speed	8 x
DVD+R write speed	8 x
CD write speed	24 x
DVD-RW write speed	6 x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed	8 x
DVD-R write speed	8 x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed	8 x
Reading speed
CD read speed	24 x
DVD-ROM read speed	8 x

With the HP External USB Optical Drive, any available USB port on your notebook or Ultrabook< becomes a ticket to optical storage. Simply connect the drive with the included USB cable, and get immediate read/write access to your optical media.
Back up your data, move files, enjoy your multimedia, and read and write CDs and DVDs to your heart's content with a compact external ODD that's so thin and light you can carry it with your PC. Keep the sleek design of your ultra-mobile PC platform and add an ODD only when you need it. Connect the USB-powered drive to any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your PC, and you're ready to go. No additional AC adapter is required. Enjoy the reassurance of a one-year parts replacement limited warranty. Additional support is available (North America only) seven days a week, 24 hours a day by phone as well as through online support forums.