Whether playing movies. installing software. or backing up files on the go. Transcend's slim portable DVD writer is the perfect companion for today's thin-and-light laptops. netbooks. and Ultrabooks. For added convenience. the DVD writer includes a free download of CyberLink Media Suite 10 media writing software suite.Plug and PlayTranscend's Slim Portable DVD Writer can be used right out of the box. requiring no driver or external power. It supports data transmission on dual layer discs. reading and writing data at up to 8x DVD±R and up to 24x CD-R/RW read/write speeds for optimum efficiency.Superior compatibilityThe Slim Portable DVD Writer is compatible with the latest Mac and Windows operating systems. Supporting USB 2.0 and later standards and popular CD/DVD media formats. the DVD Writer is broadly compatible.Convenient SoftwareThe DVD Writer comes with the free-to-download CyberLink Media Suite 10 media writing software. allowing you to easily burn media to DVDs.Note: Please check your firewall settings before downloading.