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Samsung SE-S164L External Double Dual Layer DVDRW Writer (16x/8x/16x DVD+RW, 16x/6x/16x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD+R DL, 48x/32x/48x CD-RW)

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Very Good
  • Pros
  • Sleek black and silver design.
  • Can stand vertically or horizontally.
  • Cons
  • DVD-RAM transfer speed rating is low.
  • USB-only drive.

Bottom Line

Bargain-priced external drive has a pleasing aesthetic, can stand vertically, and supports LightScribe labeling.

User Reviews for Samsung SE-S164L External Double Dual Layer DVDRW Writer (16x/8x/16x DVD+RW, 16x/6x/16x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD+R DL, 48x/32x/48x CD-RW)

  • Reviewed by: macawman

    Duration of ownership: 6 Months

    Strengths: Reads dvds that my old Liteon LTD 163 could not read.

    Weaknesses: None that I am aware of. 800 Firewire would be nice.

    Overall Evaluation: I went with this external drive model for ease of upgradabililty and to lower heat buildup in future computer builds. I like the application of using optical dvd backups vs another hd that sometime fail due to hardware or software issues. A lesson learned the hard way.

  • Reviewed by: ginagilbert

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: SEE COMMENTS

    Weaknesses: NONE

    Overall Evaluation: Ordering was easy, web site informative, shipping fast, price very good, product (Samsung DVD+RW Writer) excellent! Product extremely easy to hook up worked with little effort, burns fast, good copies! Very happy!! This was not my first purchase through Newegg and will not be my last....great site.

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