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CDRLabs

30 October 2009

Conclusion: ASUS has shown us once again that their engineering expertise isn't limited to just motherboards and video cards.
Pros: Writes to DVD±R media at 8x, Writes to DVD+RW media at 8x, Writes to DVD-RW media at 6x, Writes to DVD±R DL media at 6x, Reads single layer DVD-ROM's at 8x, Reads DVD±...
Cons: Doesn't include any DVD playback software, Questionable writing quality with Sony manufactured DVD±R media, Bundled version of Power2Go doesn't support disc encryption...
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Legit Reviews

26 March 2009

Excerpt: I recently had the pleasure to review the ASUS Eee Top and was quite impressed with it. Now, ASUS has given me the opportunity to look at the ASUS SDRW-08D1S-U Diamond...
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TechSmart

3 March 2010

Conclusion: If you require an external optical solution and want a simplified UI for burning discs, then this one is for you.
Pros: Has easy and basic software for writing DVDs and CDs, cool stand.
Cons: No back-up software included.
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CNET

7 April 2009

Summary: External DVD writers are never going to be exciting, but at least Asus' effort looks pretty.
Pros: Slim, Lightweight, USB powered, Stand provided
Cons: Noisy, Lots of vibrations
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ZDNet

7 April 2009

Summary: External DVD writers are never going to be exciting, but at least Asus' effort looks pretty.
Pros: Slim, Lightweight, USB powered, Stand provided
Cons: Noisy, Lots of vibrations
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COMPUTER BILD

21 July 2009

Conclusion: Der DVD-Brenner SDRW-08D1S-U von Asus ist preiswert und bietet eine ordentliche Brennqualität. Mit dem Gerät erstellte Videos ließen sich aber nicht auf allen DVD-Playern...
Pros: Halterung für senkrechten Betrieb
Cons: Kein DVD-/Audio-CD-Erstellungsprogramm mitgeliefert
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