Hitachi-LG GP60NB60 External DVD-RW Drive

The Hitachi-LG GP60NB60 is a portable external optical drive designed for users who need reliable CD and DVD reading and writing capabilities. This slim external drive connects via USB 2.0, providing plug-and-play functionality without requiring additional power adapters for most applications.

Performance Specifications

This external DVD-RW drive delivers 8x DVD writing speed and 24x CD writing speed, making it efficient for burning data, creating backup discs, and archiving files. The drive reads DVDs at 8x speed and CDs at 24x speed, with a 0.75MB buffer ensuring smooth data transfer during read and write operations.

Comprehensive Media Support

The GP60NB60 supports an extensive range of disc formats including CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, and DVD M-DISC. This broad compatibility makes it suitable for various applications from data backup to media playback and archival storage using M-DISC technology for long-term data preservation.

Compact and Portable Design

Measuring 144mm in width, 135.5mm in depth, and just 14mm in height, this slim external optical drive is designed for portability. The black enclosure fits easily into laptop bags, making it ideal for professionals and students who need optical drive functionality on the go. The tray-loading mechanism provides reliable disc handling.

Technical Performance

Access times are optimized for different media types: 140ms for CD-ROM, 160ms for DVD-ROM, and 200ms for DVD-RAM. The drive handles various write speeds including CD-R at 24x, CD-RW at 24x, DVD-R at 8x, DVD-RW at 6x, and DVD+RW at 8x, giving you flexibility for different burning tasks.

USB 2.0 Connectivity

The USB 2.0 interface ensures broad compatibility with desktop computers, laptops, and devices that support external optical drives. The plug-and-play design works with most operating systems without requiring driver installation, making setup straightforward.

Device Type
External DVD-RW

Enclosure Type
External

Colour
Black

Interface
USB 2.0

Dimensions
Width: 144mm
Depth: 135.5mm
Height: 14mm

Type
External Optical

Read Speed
CD: 24x
DVD: 8x

Write Speed
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 24x
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 6x
DVD+RW: 8x

Supported Media Types
CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD M-DISC

Media Load Type
Tray

Access Time
CD-ROM: 140ms
DVD-ROM: 160ms
DVD-RAM: 200ms

Buffer Size
0.75MB

Features
Super-Multi Portable Slim 8x DVD Rewriter

Packaging
Retail

• Disc Type: External DVD-RW
• Blu-Ray Speed: None
• DVDRW Speed: 8x
• Packaging: Retail