An external DVD burner is reads and writes data on DVD discs. It is housed in an external drive that plugs into one of the peripheral ports on the computer. It is usually designed for portability and mobile use, as it is easily transferred between computers. It is also less prone to overheating than internal burners because it is not contained in the computer case. However, it usually has fewer features and is more susceptible to damage.
Types of External DVD Burners
Kinds of External DVD Burners include the following:
Standard external DVD burner
A standard external DVD burner weighs about four pounds. It has a writing speed of 16X for DVD-Rs and 49X for CD-Rs. It is compatible with both PC and Mac platforms.
Compact external DVD burner
A compact external DVD burner weighs no more than two pounds. It usually supports both recordable and rewritable DVDs. It is ideal for laptops, tablet PCs, and other portable computers.
Choosing External DVD Burners (Buying tips)
Writing speed: For high-volume DVD burning, choose an external DVD burner with a writing speed of 16x.
Interface: Choose an external DVD burner with a USB interface for maximum compatibility. For transferring large files, look for a FireWire interface because it has a higher transfer rate. Just make sure your computer has the appropriate ports for your chosen interface.
Dual layer support: To burn large files like videos or photos, choose an external DVD burner that supports dual layer DVD burning. These discs can burn up to 8.5 GB of data.
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