ROOFULL External CD DVD Drive with 4* USB Ports and 2* SD/TF Card Slot for Laptop, USB 3.0 Type-C CD-R/RW/ROM Reader Writer Burner DVD Player Disc Drive for PC Mac Windows 11/10 MacBook Linux Computer

ROOFULL ‎RF40-SU External CD/DVD Drive with USB Hub & SD Slot for Windows and Mac Laptop PC

For those seeking a versatile external CD/DVD drive for laptop to complement modern laptops and computers lacking built-in drives and enough USB ports, the ROOFULL external CD/DVD drive is the perfect solution. This device combines a high-performance optical drive with an integrated USB 3.0 hub and SD card slot, making it an ideal accessory for various systems including Microsoft Windows (11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP), Apple MacBooks (Pro, Air, Mac Pro/Studio, iMac), and Linux-based machines.

What can this ROOFULL USB 3.0 CD/DVD read-write external drive for PC do? With this DVD CD burner drive, you can effortlessly play audio CDs, video DVDs, photo discs, and data discs; burn data, audio, and video content to discs; copy and rip content from discs to digital formats (e.g., digitize old music CDs or backup videos to your computer); install software or games; create bootable discs; retrieve old data, and back up crucial files like photos and videos to CDs/DVDs for long-term storage. It supports a wide array of disc formats such as CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, VCD, and SVCD, offering flexibility for various multimedia tasks.

For those in need of a plug-and-play DVD player for laptop, the ROOFULL drive is an excellent choice. It connects via USB 3.0 or USB-C, delivering high-speed data transfer that is about ten times faster than USB 2.0. Compatible with both Windows and Mac systems, this drive requires no additional drivers; simply plug it in, and it will automatically install, allowing you to start reading, writing, or ripping discs right away.

• Play CDs and 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 VLC media player, click on "Media" in the top menu, select "Open Disc...", ensure "DVD" is selected, then click "Play." You can also choose Potplayer, GOM Player, KMPlayer, Leawo Blu-ray Player to play video DVDs.
• CD and DVD Burning/Ripping App 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)
• Play CDs and DVDs on Mac OS: After place the audio CD into your CD drive, 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.
• CD and 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).
• For Linux OS: You can use VLC player to play audio CDs and video DVDs on linux laptop. Free CDs/DVDs burning software (K3b, Brasero, Xfburn); Audio CDs ripping software (Asunder, Sound Juicer); Video DVDs ripping software (HandBrake, MakeMKV, DVD::Rip, VLC Media Player).
• If this is your first time burning/ripping CDs or DVDs, it is recommended to search for detailed steps for the corresponding software and operate system.

The integrated USB hub is a notable feature of this external CD/DVD drive for laptop, which includes 1* USB 3.0 port, 3* USB 2.0 ports, 1* SD card slot, and 1* Micro-SD(TF) card slot. This setup enables you to connect various peripherals like a wireless receiver, Bluetooth adapter, USB drives, or external hard drives without using up your computer’s limited USB ports. This eliminates the need for an extra USB hub, keeping your workspace organized.

For those who are often on the go, the compact and lightweight design of this drive makes it highly portable. It easily fits into any bag, making it a convenient companion for educators, business professionals, and students alike. Its slim profile ensures that you can carry it effortlessly wherever you travel. Additionally, the integrated USB 3.0 & USB-C cable, which is conveniently stored at the back of the drive, ensures easy access and storage, so you won’t have to worry about misplacing or damaging the cable. This external DVD player for laptop provides reliable performance whether you're using it for playing, burning, or ripping CDs and DVDs.

Some Things to Note About This External CD/DVD Drive Burner

1. The DVD drive should be connected to the USB port on your laptop instead of a USB HUB. For desktops, if the USB port on the front panel cannot work, please try the USB port behind the computer host.
2. Ensure discs are placed well and not scratched. The raised fixing post in the middle of the CD drive tray has three spring buckles. You need to gently press the disc into the spring buckles to secure the disc.
3. For Windows, before playing video DVDs, please confirm the DVD Region code to USA on the "DVD RW Drive" - Properties - click Hardware Tab - click Properties button - then choose country Region (USA is number 1) and click OK to apply. Note: You are only allowed to change the region code 4-5 times. Tips: VLC player has no region code restrictions, you can play directly with VLC.
4. Insert the external optical drive into the computer. After the Windows system recognizes the optical drive, the "DVD RW Drive" icon will be displayed. 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.
5. Windows 11/12 needs a media player (such as VideoLAN VLC Player ) and a network connection.
6. Because the video formats of most computers and mobile phones are not compatible with DVDs, you need third-party software to convert the file format to a format that can be displayed on the disc, otherwise, even if you burn the file to a disc, it will not work.
7. To eject a disc on Mac computers, simply right-click on the desktop icon and select "eject," or choose "File" > "Eject" from the menu.
8. It's better to use the 5V charger/power bank to increase the power if your devices don't have enough power to support the external drive.
9. It is not compatible with Chrome OS (Chromebook), TVs, cars, trucks, projectors, tablets, iPads, phones, PS4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, some models of Microsoft Surface, and cannot play Blu-ray discs.