14 DAY TRIAL // Coming to provide some support to users who have recently purchased a new ultrathin portable or netbook computer system, LaCie has just announced the introduction of its new Portable DVD±RW Drive, designed by Sam Hecht. The new external, portable optical drive is featured with a sleek black finish and comes with bundled multimedia burning solutions that provide users with a complete choice for burning DVDs with their ultraportable computer systems.
“With the popularity of lightweight laptop computers and netbook solutions, which often exclude optical drives, users need an ultra-portable DVD±RW solution that will allow them to play, save, and share their multimedia collections,” Christelle Dexet, mutimedia product manager, said. “The new, black, Sam Hecht Portable DVD±RW offers mobility, simplicity, and of course style – without compromising the key features that complement their computing systems and their lifestyles.”
According to the company, the new external optical drive is available in two versions, with one being targeted solely at PC users, while the other providing an alternative for both PC and Mac users. To sweeten the offer, LaCie has bundled some software solutions with the two versions. Users going for the Windows model will be offered the Creator Suite 10, while the combined Mac and Windows version comes with Toast 9 Basic, but also the Creator Suite 10.
The 8x drive is less than one inch tall and weighs under a pound, making it easy for the user to carry it around in a notebook backpack or briefcase. As far as performance specifications go, the drive is said to deliver maximum write speeds of 8x for DVD±R and DVD+RW, 6x for DVD±R DL and DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM and 24x for CD-R/-RW. It can easily be connected to a computer system via the available USB connection interface and is also equipped with LightScribe technology.
Price-wise, the new external drive is available through the company's online store, starting at a suggested retail price of US$89.99, including VAT.
