This USB portable DVD/CD burner is a slim drive. using a single USB cable that is connected directly to a USB port on a laptop. Slim and convenient for carrying. Note: Windows and Mac do not come with or come pre-installed with DVD player or burner software, which you MUST use to playback or burn DVD discs. You may download free DVD burner software like BurnAware and free DVD players like VLC from the internet. Packing List: External DVD burner: one (1) Features: hot swap and USB plug-and-play USB power, no need for external electricity supports Mac OS X 10.8 or higher and Windows 7/ 8/ 10 play DVD dual-layer discs and DVD movies Small and portable with a USB connection built in (around 20cm) CD-R, CD-RW, CD+G, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, and DVD-ROM are all supported. CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, and DVD+R DL burning are supported. Specifications: USB 3.0 interface 24x (CD) / 8x read-through rate (DVD) Speed of writing: 24x (CD), 8x (DVD-R), and 6x (DVD-R DL). Rewrite rates are 16x (CD), 6x (DVD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW), and 5x (CD-RW) (DVD-RAM) Size: 145x147x15 millimeters (5.5 x 5.3 x 0.59 inch) Amount: 287g (0.63 lb) Fast Shipping From The USA Qty:1 Color: White