ROOFULL External CD DVD Drive USB 3.0 & USB-C CD ROM Burner DVD Player with USB Hub and SD Card Reader, Portable CD DVD +/-RW Optical Disk Drive Writer for Laptop PC Windows 11/10, Mac, Linux Computer

ROOFULL External CD/DVD Reader and Burner for Laptop PC Computer

Modern laptops and PCs typically lack a CD-ROM drive, and many come with only a few USB ports. To achieve even thinner profiles and faster data transfer speeds, some models now exclusively feature Type C ports. However, despite these advancements, many of us still cherish our collections of 90s CDs and DVDs. Whether it's to relive the nostalgia of old music albums, enjoy a DVD movie collection, install software/game from disk, or simply have a reliable solution for data transfer and system backups, a versatile external CD/DVD drive becomes indispensable.

Fortunately, we have already done all the work for you. Whether you have a Windows (11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Vista) or Linux laptop, desktop, or Apple MacBook/iMac/Mac Pro/Mac Studio with 10.16 and above macOS, it’s got you covered. With USB 3.0 type-A and type-C 2 kinds of connectors, you can plug this external DVD player into almost any computer without needing extra adapters. Featuring high-speed USB 3.0 technology, it provides data transmission speeds of up to 5Gbps. You can play movies and music smoothly without any annoying lags. Plus, with the max 8x DVDs and 24x CDs reading/writing speed, burning and ripping discs is quick and efficient.

This isn’t just a simple CD/DVD player. It’s a versatile tool that can read, write, and rip CDs and DVDs. Need to digitize your old music CDs? No problem, it can rip CDs and convert them to MP3s for you. Want to create custom mixtapes or back up your photos and videos? Easy peasy. It supports a variety of disc formats, including CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, VCD, and SVCD. This flexibility makes it an essential tool for various multimedia tasks.

Considering that the computer may also be connected to other external devices such as 2.4G wireless receiver, BT receiver, USB flash drive, external hard drive, etc., this CD/DVD drive is additionally equipped with a USB 3.0/ 2.0/ Type-C Hub, and SD card slots, so you don’t need to prepare an additional USB Hub, making your computer desktop more tidy.

If you’re always on the go, you’ll love how portable this drive is. Slim and lightweight, it easily fits into your bag. Whether you’re a teacher showing educational videos, a business professional backing up files, or a student accessing software for your studies, this drive is the perfect travel companion. Its compact design ensures that you can carry it with you wherever you go without any hassle. The USB 3.0 & USB-C data cable embedded in the back of the optical drive allows you to easily use and store it anytime, anywhere without worrying about losing or damaging the data cable.

Kindly Note: This DVD CD drive is not compatible with Chrome OS, TVs, cars, trucks, projectors, tablets, iPads, phones, PS4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and cannot play Blu-ray discs.

How to use this external CD/DVD drive?

• How to Use it on Windows OS: 1. Take out the USB A/C data cable built into the back of the drive. 2. Plug the USB A or USB C connector into your computer's USB port instead of a USB hub. 3. Your computer will recognize the drive. 4. Insert your CDs or DVDs. 4. Set the region code to Number 1 to play US or CA DVDs (CDs do not have region code). 5. Use a media player (such as Windows Media Player, VLC player, etc.), burning, or ripping software to play, burn, or digitize your discs.
• Play CDs & DVDs on Windows OS: You can use Windows media player software to play audio CDs and data DVDs (Windows 11 needs a network). If you want to play video/movie DVDs, download the free VideoLAN VLC player from VLC's official site, launch the VLC media player, click on "Media" in the top menu, select "Open Disc...", ensure "DVD" is selected, then click "Play." If you want to use another media player to play video DVDs, please set the region code before playing, scroll down to check the region code instructions.
• Best CD & DVD Burning/Ripping Software on Windows OS: Free audio CDs burning software (Windows Media Player, CDBurnerXP and ImgBurn); Free audio CD ripping software (Windows Media Player, iTunes, CDex, Exact Audio Copy [EAC]); Free video DVDs burning software (ImgBurn, BurnAware Free, CDBurnerXP, Freemake Video Converter, or HandBrake software); Free video DVD ripping software (HandBrake, MakeMKV, VLC Media Player, Freemake Video Converter)
• How to Use it on Mac OS:1. Open up the Finder > Preferences and ensure "CDs, DVDs, and iPods" have been selected. Also, "External Disks", and "Hard Disks" are selected. 2. Take out the USB A/C data cable located in the back of the drive. 3. Plug the USB A or USB C connector into your Mac USB port instead of a USB hub. 4. Insert your CDs or DVDs. 5. Your Mac will recognize the drive, read the disc and an icon will appear on the desktop. 6. Use a media player (such as Apple Music, iTunes, DVD Player, etc.) ,burning, or ripping software to read, write, or rip the disc.
• Play CDs & DVDs on Mac OS: After placing the audio CD into your CD drive, the Apple Music app should automatically open and start playing the CD. If not, you can open the Music app manually and select the CD from the sidebar under “Devices.”. If you prefer, you can use VLC Media Player. For video DVDs, Open VLC Media Player, go to “File” > “Open Disc…” or simply drag the DVD icon into the VLC window. VLC will handle most DVD formats and regions.
• Best CD & DVD Burning/Ripping App on Mac OS: Free audio CDs burning software (Apple Music, old iTunes, Burn, Express Burn); Free audio CD ripping software (Apple Music, old iTunes, X Lossless Decoder, HandBrake, Audacity); Free video DVDs burning software (Burn, HandBrake, iDVD (Legacy), DVDStyler, iDVD [for old mac]); Free video DVD ripping software (MakeMKV, HandBrake with VLC - Use VLC to read the DVD, and HandBrake to convert and rip it to your desired format).
• Mac OS Includes a Built-in Burning Function: Connect the external optical drive, insert a blank disc, then click 'File' in the top menu and select 'New Burn Folder.' Drag the files you want to burn into this folder, click 'Burn to Disc,' and eject the disc when finished. Note that Mac OS only supports burning blank discs, and each disc can be burned only once.
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What to do if your Windows/Mac computer doesn't recognize the optical drive?

For Windows laptop PC: After plugging the data cable (located at the bottom of the drive) into your Windows computer, you should see the "DVD RW Drive" icon in "Windows Explorer" (This PC). If not, please try the following suggestions:

• Check external connections: Use the Type A and Type C cables on the back (bottom) of the optical drive to connect your computer's USB port instead of a USB hub. This drive also comes with a power supply cable (charging cable). Please connect it to a 5V power adapter or power bank, which can help eliminate any issues related to insufficient power.
• Try different USB: Move the data cable to different USB ports on your computer.
• Reinstall the driver: 1. Right-click the Windows Start Button in the lower left corner of the screen, or press the Windows Logo + X key combination on the keyboard, from the list, and click to select Device Manager. 2. Click View. 3. Click Show Hidden Devices. 4. Fine this DVD/CD-ROM drive or similar name. 5. Right-click and select Uninstall. 6. Reboot your computer and replug the external drive, Windows will detect the drive and then reinstall it.
• Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter (Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10): 1. Open Control Panel: On Windows 7: Click the Start menu and select Control Panel. On Windows 8/8.1/10: Press Windows + X, then choose Control Panel. 2. Find Troubleshooters: Navigate to System and Security. Click on Troubleshoot common computer problems (on Windows 7, it might be labeled as Find and fix problems). 3. Access the Hardware Troubleshooter: Select Hardware and Sound. Click on Configure a device under the Devices section. 4. Run the Troubleshooter: Follow the on-screen instructions to identify and fix hardware issues. If the troubleshooter finds issues, it will attempt to resolve them automatically or provide guidance on what to do next. 5. Restart your PC: After the troubleshooting process is complete, it's a good idea to restart your computer to ensure any changes take effect. This process helps in identifying and fixing hardware-related problems with your devices on your Windows PC.
• Windows 11 needs a media player (such as VLC Player) and a network connection.

For Mac laptop PC: After plugging the data cable (located at the bottom of the drive) into your MacBook, iMac, Mac Pro/Studio, please insert your CDs or DVDs, then you can see the icon on the desktop. If not, please try the following suggestions:

• The Mac OS computer will not display the device icon until the disc is placed in the optical drive and the disc is read successfully.
• Please connect it to a 5V power adapter or power bank, which can help eliminate any issues related to insufficient power. You need to connect the external CD/DVD drive to the computer first, and then connect the power supply to the external CD/DVD drive, otherwise the Apple computer will not recognize the external CD/DVD drive.