Verbatim’s External Mobile CD/DVD Burner includes a Mini USB Y-Cable in the box. This type of cable is traditionally used for for older computers that are unable to power devices such as optical drives from one port. In certain cases, you may also find that the burner will work on a single connection while reading disks, but may require you to plug in both USB connectors when burning discs, as thisfunction requires more power Features 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 Includes Nero Burn u0026 Archive software (compatible with Windows OS only)