Blu-ray devices are slowing becoming more and more popular, especially as prices come down. Many computer users who are looking for a Blu-ray drive can easily find an internal drive for their desktop, but what if they want one for their laptop? How about one that works on both their desktop and laptop? This is where ASUS’s SBC-04D1S-U External Slim Blu-ray Combo Drive comes in. This slim external drive connects to any computer via USB and allows you to play Blu-ray media as well as burn CD’s and DVD’s. Let’s check it out!
Special thanks to ASUS for providing us with the SBC-04D1S-U External Slim Blu-ray Combo Drive to review!
Specifications
Access time:
– BD: 240 MS
– DVD: 200 MS
– CD: 200 MS
Writing Modes:
– DVD-R & DVD-R(DL)： DAO(Disc-At-Once)/Incremental Recording (Multi-Border Recording)
– DVD-RW & DVD-RW (DL)： DAO(Disc-At-Once)/Restricted Overwriting/Incremental Recording (Multi-Border Recording)
– DVD+R & DVD+R (DL)： Sequential Recording (Multi-Session Recording)
– DVD+RW & DVD+RW (DL)： Random Recording
– CD-R/RW： DAO(Disc-At-Once)/TAO(Track-At-Once)/SAO(Session-At-Once)/Packet Recording (Multi-Session Recording)
O/S Compatibility: XP compatible, Vista compatible
Interface: USB2.0
Data Buffer: 2 MB
Bundle Software: Cyberlink
Disc Formats:
– Write: DVD+/-RW,DVD+/-R,CD-R,CD-RW,DVD-RAM
– Read: BD-ROM,BD-R,BD-RE,DVD-ROM,DVD+/-RW,DVD+/-R,Photo CD,CD-DA,CD-Extra,CD-Text,CD-R,CD-RW,DVD-RAM
Disc Diameters: 12cm/8cm
MTBF: 60,000 Power On Hours
Operating Duty Cycle (Read): 10 % POH
Operating Duty Cycle (Write): 2 % POH
Mounting Orientation: Vertical and Horizontal （ +5 ° ~ -5 °）
Dimension(WxHxD): 157x142x21 mm (W x D x H)
Weight: 412 g
Power Requirements: DC+5V ±5%,DC+12V ±10 %
Temperature: Operating: 5℃ to 40℃
Storage: -30℃ to 60℃
Packaging
The SBC-04D1S-U comes in a nice colorful package that has a picture of the unit on the front and a list of features on the back.
Opening the retail package up we can see that everything inside is nicely packaged. Getting everything out of the package we have the SBC-04D1S-U unit, stand, USB Y cable, software CD and quick install guide.
Nice little drive.
Nice little drive.
That's one sweet external drive considering how much it costs and it supports Blu-ray.
That's one sweet external drive considering how much it costs and it supports Blu-ray.
This drive is pretty sleek, allows you to bring around everywhere since it does not require an extra AC adapter. Sweet, HD movies on the go
This drive is pretty sleek, allows you to bring around everywhere since it does not require an extra AC adapter. Sweet, HD movies on the go
All you need is atleast two USB ports and you're all set.
Can it not run on only one usb? My external hdd has a usb y connector but still works perfectly fine with only the main one plugged in.
All you need is atleast two USB ports and you're all set.
Can it not run on only one usb? My external hdd has a usb y connector but still works perfectly fine with only the main one plugged in.
It depends if its a 2.5″ or 3.5″ HDD.
It depends if its a 2.5″ or 3.5″ HDD.
i know mine can run off one usb, it's a 2.5″ drive, but how does that relate to whether this Blu-ray drive can run off one or not? plus, why would they include a usb y cable on my external if they knew it could run off one usb slot anyways.
2.5″ drives don't require as much power as 3.5″ drives.
There's a reason why it comes with two USB connectors.
IT's a 2.5″ ONLY external hdd..
There can be certain situations where one USB connector doesn't enough to power the HDD which is why there are two connectors.
Why else do you think there are two USB connectors?
i know mine can run off one usb, it's a 2.5″ drive, but how does that relate to whether this Blu-ray drive can run off one or not? plus, why would they include a usb y cable on my external if they knew it could run off one usb slot anyways.
2.5″ drives don't require as much power as 3.5″ drives.
There's a reason why it comes with two USB connectors.
IT's a 2.5″ ONLY external hdd..
There can be certain situations where one USB connector doesn't enough to power the HDD which is why there are two connectors; geeeze do you want a diagram?…
Why else do you think there are two USB connectors?
would be perfect with a netbook w/ an nvidia ion
well, it works perfectly fine on my netbook, running on battery, so i see no need for it
Obviously for power, but wondering if it CAN run only on one.
would be perfect with a netbook w/ an nvidia ion
well, it works perfectly fine on my netbook, running on battery, so i see no need for it
Obviously for power, but wondering if it CAN run only on one.
i know mine can run off one usb, it's a 2.5″ drive, but how does that relate to whether this Blu-ray drive can run off one or not? plus, why would they include a usb y cable on my external if they knew it could run off one usb slot anyways.
2.5″ drives don't require as much power as 3.5″ drives.
There's a reason why it comes with two USB connectors.
IT's a 2.5″ ONLY external hdd..
There can be certain situations where one USB connector doesn't enough to power the HDD which is why there are two connectors.
Why else do you think there are two USB connectors?
would be perfect with a netbook w/ an nvidia ion
well, it works perfectly fine on my netbook, running on battery, so i see no need for it
Obviously for power, but wondering if it CAN run only on one.
IS COMPATIBLE WITH APPLE MAC? THANKS!
I'm not sure 100%, but this article leads me to believe yes:
http://www.amexdigital.com/bluray_super_multi_d…
However, I'd verify it with some more sources.
http://www.google.com/search?q=blu-ray+on+osx
Is there someone that can tell me if this makes alot of noise? Since it wasn't featured in the review! Other than that, great review, thx!
Not much noise, just like a typical cdrom drive