Pioneer BDR-XD07B - 6x Slim Portable USB 3.0 BD/DVD/CD Burner - Supports BDXL & M-Disc Format - USB Bus Powered, Cyberlink Software Included

Had trouble with the software download and install

No problems. Works with disks rejected by LG model

I had to replace my old computer that had two Blue Ray burners in it. The new computers dont come with any CD/DVD burner or writer. This just plugged into the USB on the computer and just works! Very happy although the cable is short and it doesnt sit on top of the new AlienWare R12 (it has a rounded top). Seems like they could have a longer cable at least one long enough to reach the top of a desk (like 2 footer). But the drive works very well.

Portability is great, though Id say the case is bigger than it needs to be. Didnt care for the bundled software. Functionality is so-so. Using it if you need to install something from a disc is fine. Watching a movie isnt as good as Id expect for this price. In a movie lasting an hour and a half it paused for a few seconds at least a dozen times while the drive made an audible spinning sound like it was struggling to read the disc. There are no issues with the disc. My other computers built-in drive as well as the player hooked up to my TV have no issues. Its just this drive. So if you just need it to install programs that are still on disc or maybe want to listen to CDs, its probably fine. I dont advise getting this to watch movies with. Its not worth it.

You will need to pay around $60 to get the PowerDVD software. :-(

The drive is great and the fact that it comes with a protective case is bonus. The CyberLink software bundle (Version 10! - the bundle is now discontinued) is useless. As a matter of fact, trying to download it gave me the following error: Error: Your Product Key Has Been Used, which is, of course hogwash. A week later I still have to hear from Cyberlink with a resolution.

Great product like it’s predecessors

Does what its advertised for. No problems

I use this on MacBook Pro, and it works great for disc playback, I have not tried the burning functions yet.

As advertised.