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Samsung SE-S084C, External USB 2.0 Slimline 8X DVD Writer, Black | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
Buy New: £29.75
as of 29/7/2010 06:22 CDT details
New (17) Used (2) from £29.75
Rating:  reviews
Platform: Windows 2000
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 6.2 x 5.6 x 0.8
MPN: SE-S084C/TSBS
Model: SE-S084C/TSBS
EAN: 8808993619863
ASIN: B002Q2FFTG
Release Date: November 10, 2009
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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 A neat, highly-portable external CD/DVD writer (plus Nero 9 Essentials) February 3, 2010
K. L. Wren (Herefordshire, UK)
53 out of 53 found this review helpful
The last time I bought an external DVD writer it was longer and wider than a housebrick and of a similar weight. This little marvel couldn't be more different.
At just under 16x14x2cm approx, it lives up to its 'slimline' name and is a sleek, compact little unit that fulfills its promises. To use it, simply plug it into the USB port (one port or two for extra power) using the Y-shaped USB lead provided and it loads immediately using Windows XP/Vista/7. It is supplied with Nero 9 Essentials but can be used with any suite.
Although the PC specs list minimum 1.6GHz processor, mine works fine with the 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z520 installed in my Acer One 751 netbook.
Build quality is good but the casing is wholly plastic and quite brittle so it probably wouldn't survive being dropped or knocked about too much. It would be a good idea to allocate a pocket within a netbook/laptop carry bag such as this Belkin Bag for Netbooks or similar if you're planning to use it on the move.
 Big smile for Samsung! February 28, 2010
SRA (Inverness, Scotland)
34 out of 34 found this review helpful
This is a cracking DVD writer. I spent a while trying to find a machine that did everything I wanted, but also at a reasonable price... in this machine I've found it (seems to do every type of DVD there is!). It also comes with a raft of bundled software.
Very easy to use, comes with a usb cable with two connectors for the usb port on your computer. One is data and power, the other is power only. I have two usb ports that are not normally used next to eachother so no problem there. Having no external power supply transformer means it really easy to carry in your laptop bag, so an ideal replacement for an ageing internal dvd drive!
It's also very fast and on the DVDs and CDs I've burned so far, no problems at all.
Max write speeds: 8x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 6x DVD±R DL; 5x DVD-RAM, 4x CD-RW; max read speeds: 8x DVD-ROM/DL, 24x CD-ROM, 24x CD-RW; 160ms random access CD/DVD. It comes with a 2MB buffer so no buffer underrun problems, is nice a small (141x157x19mm) and only weighs 341g.
My only negative is that there is no soft cloth case included in the box so when you are on your travels you can keep it clean and tidy.
Overall this is a great buy, if you're in the market for one of these look no further.
Does What it says February 16, 2010
Tony M (England)
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
Purchased for my wife's notebook which had no dvd drive. Pluged and played on Acer aspire one with windows 7 basic......just as required.
Small light and useable.
Don't look at any other........buy it preferably from Amazon...good price with reliable service.
My son looked at it and bought one as well ...say no more.
Samsung SE-S084C , Optical Drive. An excellent purchase, great value. May 9, 2010
Kevin (Essex)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is an excellent DVD/CD drive and i would recommend it if you have a netbook and want the option of an optical drive.
I took the advice of other reviewers and didn't bother with the NERO software that comes in the package. I wanted the drive for my netbook to give me the option of playing DVD's, CD's and ripping music to iTunes or Windows Media Player. Plugged in and Windows detected the new drive installed the drivers and it was basically ready to go.
I had already downloaded and installed VLC player from the net and it played DVD's - with sound (i understand the supplied NERO software didn't give you sound on DVD playback so would recommended the free VLC player software), CD's were easily imported to iTunes and also played with Windows Media player or iTunes.
If you want to use it as a rewriter then you would need software to do the job (maybe something like Roxio) but a bit of searching on Google and you could easily get something free that would do a good job. Or just install the NERO software anyway.
The drive was quiet when running and the slim, light design is great for ease of transport.
Great piece of kit and fast service and delivery from Amazon (good price too !!).
Recommended and five stars from me.
Ideal for use with a Samsung Netbook February 10, 2010
James B. Spink (Kent, UK)
28 out of 30 found this review helpful
Samsung SE-S084C, External USB 2.0 Slimline 8X DVD Writer, Black - I bought this drive to go with a Samsung N130 Netbook and they work perfectly together. I initially thought that the unit had been previously used as the top seemed rather scuffed - but there is a protective clear plastic film covering it and the surface underneath is a very very shiny piano black. It was so perfect I left the plastic film on for fear of spoiling it!
The drive comes supplied with a connecting cable which has a mini USB B plug one end to connect to the unit, and two standard USB plugs on the other end to connect to the laptop. It needs to use two USBs because it does not have its own mains power supply and draws all the power from the computer. The computers USB sockets need to be close to each other as the section of cable between the two plugs is very short; although an extension cable could be used Samsung do not guarantee it will work unless its one of theirs.
The drive is plug and play out of the box and comes with a Quick Installation Guide and a CD containing the user manual and the Nero 9 Essentials disc burning suite. It runs well on just USB power, and did not drain the Netbooks battery too much when the Netbook was not plugged in to the mains. The drive has a manual eject button - but needs power connected to operate. Make sure to remove your disc before shutting down!
Made in the Philippines the drive is a combination of Toshiba and Samsung technology, it seems very well constructed and looks good too. The shiny piano black finish will match Samsung's earlier range of laptops more than the matt black look of the current models, and it is also available in a full range of colours from some retailers. Slim and compact the SE-S084C is not the cheapest external DVD drive available but a good product for the price and is recommended.
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