[. . . ] 8X External Slim DVD-ROM Drive rm475e The HP's 8X external slim DVD-ROM drive, rm475e, is a lightweight, compact, and sleek designed playback device complement to today's netbook or notebook. [. . . ] With the built-in USB cable holder, the USB cable can be conveniently and securely stored in the drive making it a perfect travel companion. The rm475e reads DVDs at up to 8x speeds and CDs at 24x speeds. Compatible and Versatile · Reads all major formats on one drive: DVD±R/±RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW/ROM · Sleek, compact top-load design. · Built-in USB cable holder for convenient storage The Latest Technologies · Powered by USB2. 0 connection, no power adapter needed. · Top loading design for convenience Creative, Fun and Robust · Plug & play for instant CD/DVD access through PC, notebook, or netbook · Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players 8X External Slim DVD-ROM Drive SPECIFICATIONS Drive performance · Read speed: DVD-ROM up to 8X (CAV); CD-ROM up to 24x (CAV) · Sustained transfer: 1x CD = 150KB/s (data mode 1); 1X DVD = 1350 KB/s · Access time: DVD 130 ms; CD 130 ms (typical) · Mean time between failures (MTBF): 60, 000 POH at 25% duty cycle in room temp System Requirements · Minimum system requirements: 1. 3 GHz Pentium® IV processor or equivalent recommended · 128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended) · Operating system compatibility: Microsoft Windows® 7 or Vista (32 or 64 bit OS) or XP/2000 SP4 · Available USB2. 0 port, and a second USB port may be needed for additional power Compatibility · Device read media compatibility: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD Extra, CD-ROM (Mode 1 - Yellow Book), CD-ROM/XA & CD-I Ready (Mode 2/Form 2 ­ Green Book), Photo-CD (single and multi-session), VCD, CD-Text Environment · Operating temperature: 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F) · Storage temperature: -40° to 65° C (-40° to 149° F) · Operating humidity: 10% ~ 80% RH (Non-condensing) · Storage humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH (Non-condensing) Warranty Contents · 1-year limited hardware warranty from date of purchase. Box contents · 8X External Slim DVD-ROM Drive · Quick-Start placemat, and warranty statement · USB2. 0 Cable Hewlett-Packard Company, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Questions about the HP rm475e DVD-ROM Drive? [. . . ] All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. [. . . ]