Iomega 20x External Super DVD Writer with Dual Layer Support

List Price: $142.58 Discount Price: $97.72

Features:

• Up to 20x DVD write speed
• Up to 48x CD write speed
• Supports dual-layer, DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs
• External drive with fast USB 2.0 connection
• Highly portable: 5.74" wide, 6.69" deep and 1.63" high

Customer Reviews:

Simple, flexible, quiet [Posted on 2008-03-29]
Very nice DVD/CD RW +-R burner, DVD player. Easy to install. Quiet. Simple to use with Roxio or Neato software.

trouble with cd blank brand writing [Posted on 2008-03-31]
This is a really fine unit with one exception. I attempted to write to some older Imation blank CD-Rs and the unit didn't recognize the blank as existing. After calls to Imation (Memorex) and Iomega, I learned that the Iomega does not support all manufacturers' products. Worse, the tech with whom I spoke had no idea as to who's discs this unit might support. Buy discs locally with the reservation that they may be returned if this Iomega unit doesn't recognize them.

Excellent. Very fast! [Posted on 2008-06-26]
I am so happy with this Iomega DVD recorder. I copied a DVD in about 8 minutes. I used Memorex dvd-r (which is all I had at the time) and there was no problem. (I had a maddog dvd recorder before & it was very hard to use).
Everything went so smoothly with this recorder - I was holding my breath, sure something would go wrong. - But no, 8 minutes.
I think I will now be brave enough to back-up my files more often. Trusting that my Iomega will continue the good work!

Doesn't work on Macs! [Posted on 2008-08-14]
Just a warning to any mac users who are considering this - I couldn't find any info on Amazon about system compatibility, but then saw this item in Mac Zone & figured it would be ok. I just got it today & have to send it back now - I contacted Iomega's live chat to see if drivers were available, or if they made a similar item for Macs, and was sorely disappointed in their customer service. The rep was very slow to reply, only answered my first question, disconnected me when I signed back on with the second question, and finally answered me when I signed on a third time with a new name. Frankly I was shocked, I'm not used to such terrible customer service! Anyway I'm sure the unit is great for you pc folks, but I hope you don't have any technical problems & need to contact iomega for help!!

I'm giving it 4 stars because I have to give it something, I honestly don't know how good it is though.

Dissapointing packaging - no power switch, short USB cable [Posted on 2008-09-20]
I had inconsistant results writing discs at max speed (Memorex DVD+R DL). There is no power switch on the unit. As an external device this means I have to leave it on all the time or pull the power cord. This is simply unacceptable packaging. They provide a VERY short USB cable - useless unless you can place the unit right next to the computer. Finally, the bump in the case means it has to be on the top of a stack of equipment (e.g., other DVD writers, HHDs, etc.).

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