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The Addonics Pocket DVD/CDRW is one of the smallest multifunction optical storage devices in the market. It combines the functions of two popular optical drives, DVD-ROM and a fast CDRW, into one small package about the size of a double stack CD jewel case. With this device, you can play DVD movie or audio music, make your own music CD, make back up copy of your software, or archive your data onto removable CD media.

The device weights less than 14 oz and can be powered* directly from many Notebook computers via Firewire or the USB port. Together with the Addonics flexible interface design, the Pocket DVD/CDRW is great for the mobile users and a perfect solution for wide range of applications at home, office or industrial environment.

Product Features

  • Use as a DVD, CDRW or as a regular CD-ROM Drive.
  • Read CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD movie
  • Easy USB, eSATA or Firewire Connection
  • Plug and Play Operation under Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me and XP
  • Interchangeable FireWire, USB 2.0 or Serial ATA-USIB interface cable (Note: One of these interface cables is included with the drive, other cables can be purchased separately.)
  • Powered* from your Notebook PC (through PC card Slot in PCMCIA mode, USB port, FireWire port) or from the included AC Power Adapter
  • Compact: 5.62 x 5.31 x 0.87 in.
  • Convenient see through window on top cover to view the presence of disc inside.
  • Lightweight: 14 oz. Portable: Fits any Briefcase or Notebook PC Case
  • Bundled with CD mastering software and MPEG-II decoding software for DVD movie play back under Windows 95, 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP
  • Used as a CD-ROM under DOS with USB or CardBus/PCMCIA connection
  • USB version supports Solaris 8 4/01 or later release, Linux kernel 2.4 and higher (requires OS specific CDRW software for these OS)
  • RoHS Compliant (except SATA, FireWire model).

New feature

This Pocket Drive can also be used as an internal removable optical drive using the optional Console Optical Drive kit consisting of a Console Cradle and a DVD Console Tray as shown in the illustration on the right hand side.

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Model and Price

Model Description and Package Content
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AEPDVRW888UM
(Same as AEPDVRW248UM)

Pocket DVD/CDRW 8x24x24x24 USB 2.0
Content:
Portable combo 24x24x24 CDRW + 8x DVD,USB 2.0 USIB interface cable, AC/DC adapter, USB power cable, User guide, driver diskette, VLC Media Player software for viewing DVD video, CD mastering software. (RoHS Compliant)

$119 Cart
AEPDVRW248UM
Pocket DVD/CDRW 8x24x24x24 USB 2.0
Content: Portable combo 24x24x24 CDRW + 8x DVD,USB 2.0 USIB interface cable, AC/DC adapter, USB power cable, User guide, driver diskette, VLC Media Player software for viewing DVD video, CD mastering software. (RoHS Compliant)
$99 Cart
AEPDVRW248FW
Pocket DVD/CDRW 8x24x24x24 Firewire
Content:
Portable combo 24x24x24 CDRW + 8x DVD,Firewire USIB interface cable, Firewire to iLink adapter cable, AC/DC adapter, USB power cable, User guide, driver diskette, VideoLAN software for viewing DVD video, CD mastering software.
$139 Cart
AEPDVRW248SA

Pocket DVD/CDRW 8x24x24x24 eSATA
Content: Portable combo 24x24x24 CDRW + 8x DVD with eSATA-USIB interface
, External Serial ATA interface cable, AC/DC adapter, VLC Media Player software for viewing DVD video, CD mastering software, User guide, driver diskette

$125 Cart

Accessories

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USB 2.0 Repeater Cable - Extend USB connection up to 16 feet. Can daisy chain 5 cables for maximum distance of 80 feet

$19.99 click to check price and shop online

 


Specifications

Interface Type: USB 2.0/1.1, FireWire or eSATA
Supported media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD movie
Data Capacity: 700 MB (80 minutes disc)
650 MB (74 minutes disc)
Data Transfer rate (Max.): 3600 KB/sec (CD 24X)
10,600 KB/sec (DVD 8X)
Speed (Max.):

24 x 24x 24x CDRW
8x DVD ROM

Buffer Size: 2 MB
Access Speed (Ave.): CD - 85 ms
DVD - 110 ms
Supported OS

USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 - DOS, Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Linux Kernel 2.4, Solaris 8.0 and above
Firewire - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP
Serial ATA - DOS, Windows 95, NT4(SP6), 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP, Linux Kernel 2.4

Power Consumption (Max.): 7.5 Watts
Power Source: AC/DC power adapter, Firewire port*,
USB port*, PSII port
Dimensions:
5.62 x 5.31 x 0.87 inches
(143 x 135 x 22 mm)
Weight: 14 oz. (0.4 kg)
Storage Temperature: Range: -20C to +60C
Operating Temperature: Range: +5C to +45C
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95%
Operating Humidity: 8% to 80%
Warranty: One Year

Data Transfer Rate Comparison Table

CD speed
CardBus
USB 1.0
USB 2.0
Serial ATA
FireWire
SCSI
4X
600KB/sec
600KB/sec
600KB/sec
600KB/sec
600KB/sec
600KB/sec
6X
900KB/sec
900KB/sec
900KB/sec
900KB/sec
900KB/sec
900KB/sec
8X
1200KB/sec
900KB/sec
1200KB/sec
1200KB/sec
1200KB/sec
1200KB/sec
24X
2400KB/sec
900KB/sec
3600KB/sec
3600KB/sec
3600KB/sec
3600KB/sec
32X
2400KB/sec
900KB/sec
4800KB/sec
4800KB/sec
4800KB/sec
4800KB/sec
40X
2400KB/sec
900KB/sec
6000KB/sec
6000KB/sec
6000KB/sec
6000KB/sec
52X
2400KB/sec
900KB/sec
7800KB/sec
7800KB/sec
7800KB/sec
7800KB/sec

DVD speed
CardBus
USB 1.0
USB 2.0
Serial ATA
FireWire
SCSI
1X
1,350KB/sec
900KB/sec
1,350KB/sec
1,350KB/sec
1,350KB/sec
1,350KB/sec
2X
2,700KB/sec
900KB/sec
2,700KB/sec
2,700KB/sec
2,700KB/sec
2,700KB/sec
4X
2,700KB/sec
900KB/sec
5,500KB/sec
5,500KB/sec
5,500KB/sec
5,500KB/sec
8X
2,700KB/sec
900KB/sec
10,800KB/sec
10,800KB/sec
10,800KB/sec
10,800KB/sec
16X
2,700KB/sec
900KB/sec
21,600KB/sec
21,600KB/sec
21,600KB/sec
21,600KB/sec

The above data transfer rate information is for reference only. Actual speed may varies with system hardware and applications.

*Addonics has successfully tested the Pocket DVD/CDRW using Direct power from PCMCIA, USB or Firewire ports on various brands of Notebook and Desktop computers. However, Addonics does not guarantee the Pocket DVD/CDRW to work with power directly from the computers as the power from the connecting ports varies from different system manufacturers. iLink is the Sony Firewire standard and does not provide power to the peripheral device. Check with your system manufacturer for detail specification of your Firewire port. When using CardBus/PCMCIA-USIB interface, only the PCMCIA mode can provide direct power to the drive. However, operating in PCMCIA model reduces the performance of the drive and results in lower frame rate in playing DVD movie. The alternative is to use the AC/DC adapter or the included USB power cable to get power from the computer to the drive when operating the interface cable in CardBus mode.

System Requirements

  • PC/AT or Compatible System
  • USB 2.0/1.1 or FireWire port.
  • Pentium II 350 MHz or Greater
  • Minimum hard disk space 50 MB
  • Minimum 64 MB RAM
  • One of the Following Operating System:
    • For USB and Firewire - Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP
    • Also work as CD-ROM under Mac OS 9.0 and higher, Linux kernel 2.4 and higher
    • Solaris 8 4/01 or later release (bundled software supports Windows OS only)
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