LG launches ultrathin USB-powered external DVD burner

For those not quite ready to take the high-definition plunge, LG is looking to make burning those vanilla DVDs a whole lot easier whilst on the road. The uber-slim GSA-E50N (and LightScribe-equipped GSA-E50L) measure in at just 6.14- x 6.5- x 0.84-inches and weigh 0.84-pounds, come in black or white motifs, and play nice with Windows Vista. Moreover, the unit is powered completely via USB, and can burn DVD+R / RW, DVD-R / RW, and DVD-RAM discs at up to 8x speeds. Both units are slated to hit the streets soon, and while the GSA-E50N will ring up at €89 ($122), the GSA-E50L will demand an extra €10 ($14).

[Via The Inquirer]

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 29th 2007 6:43AM]

Schweet! I am first. Well that and this might make a nice addition to laptop. I am looking for ultra portable and the lack of a power cord is one less thing to carry around.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 29th 2007 7:56AM]

Burn with only 5V 500mA USB? Must stockade power with capacitors.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 29th 2007 8:33AM]

mac compatible?

[Shunnabunich Posted Aug 29th 2007 12:02PM]

Considering it plugs into a USB port, I'd bet it is. You know how it is with peripherals.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 29th 2007 8:31PM]

the plextor PX-608CU has about the same size and features and is available ^^