ASUS announces the external DVD burner ZenDrive V1M
ASUS today announced the ASUS ZenDrive V1M, an external USB-C DVD burner with intelligent cable management and broad compatibility with Windows 11 and macOS laptops and desktop PCs. It supports M-DISC (Millennial Disc) and provides complete software solutions.
The ZenDrive V1M, with its slim, self-storing USB-C cable design, is the perfect complement to the latest generation of ultra-slim laptops, in the office or on the go - allowing users to play audio CDs and multimedia content from DVDs, burn discs, install software and much more The ZenDrive V1M combines functionality and convenience in a sleek, modern design that offers style and storage at the same time. The 24cm connection cable is housed in a corner cover, so there is no need to worry about forgetting or losing it. With this combination of intelligence and style, the V1M is a go-anywhere essential – and the ideal partner for busy modern life.
Cross-platform compatibility supports Windows 11 and older versions as well as macOS. Thanks to the USB-C cable, the V1M can be connected directly to common modern laptops. This means that almost any computer is ready for instant multimedia playback or backups with a wide range of optical media formats and offers a functionality that is often missing today - yet is essential for many users. Millennial Disc (M-DISC) support enables an archival-quality storage solution to protect precious digital memories—from family photos to home videos and more. M-DISC burning technology engraves the recorded data in a patented, rock-like layer that withstands extreme conditions and allows the user to store memories and important data for up to 1,000 years.
The ZenDrive V1M comes with everything needed to protect data and provide the user with complete peace of mind, including a selection of easy-to-use software solutions for Windows.
Burning a disc is a simple 3-step process through an intuitive user interface while ensuring powerful and hassle-free disc encryption and data protection through a combination of password control and hidden folder features. Nero BackItUp even includes uncomplicated backup software that makes it easy to archive photos, videos or data.
ASUS ZenDrive V1M is now available for €44.90.
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Wouldn't build a PC without a DVD/BR-drive these days, still, but I can see the use for laptops which tend not to come with such things any more.
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Wait, what??
Let me check the calendar again... oh it's 2022.
Exactly I was gona say same thing? at first I thought this was old post dragged up.
A dvd burner that external in this time in age? I have not even had optical drive attached to my pc in over 2 decade, but if i was to have one it would be extneral kind in expensive side for dvd burner though then asus always has been
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I don't get these devices. I have an external blu-ray drive but it also has a SD card reader, additional USB ports and an internal SSD.
I can justify what I have because it does other stuff that I need even though I rarely need the optical drive.
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I guess there is still a small market for em :/
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Wait, what??
Let me check the calendar again... oh it's 2022.