Read and write CD’s and DVD’s any time, any place – ideal notebook/ultrabook accessory 8X DVD Write Speed, 24X CD Write Speed Compact and lightweight – easily fits into laptop bag or backpack USB powered – no need to carry additional AC adapter Compatible with all common CD and DVD formats M-Disc Ready – perfect archival solution with industry-leading disc lifetime expectancies NO ADDITIONAL POWER REQUIRED For added convenience, the drive draws power from a USB port on your notebook or ultrabook – with no extra AC cables to transport. NERO DISK BURNING SOFTWARE The product includes Nero Burn Archive software for seamless archiving, and reliable secure disc burns (only compatible with Windows operating systems). Please note- do not change the auto-generated serial number when the Nero software is installing- this will cause the installation to fail. Verbatim’s External CD/DVD Writer is plug and play compatible. No additional drivers are needed for use- just connect via the USB drive on your laptop