Verbatim Ultra HD 4K CD DVD Blu-ray Writer USB 3.2 GEN 1 USB-C Connectivity Slim Brushed Metal Enclosure Compatible with Mac and PC with Free 25GB Blu-ray disc

Excellent all around writer. Good software package included from Nero. This item does a good job for watching Blu-ray and DVD movies but remember this is a multiplayer not dedicated like a device attached to your TV. Always buy the appropriate hardware for the task at hand! Works with any modern PC/laptop and OS. YOU are responsible for finding the appropriate software for function.

Works great on my Mac mini! Using a USB A to USB C adapter this drive has been heavily used in digitizing my movie collection. Works great, very fast and very compact.It’s a bit noisy when running at high speed but that’s not an issue for me.

I use this cd/dvd player to rip all my cds onto my computer. It’s reliable and works with my updated computer. Easy to use, usb connection is great, too.

The drive works fine, but the software they force you to use is an absolute nightmare. It forces you to install not only the disk burning program, but a control program whose only function is to try to get you to buy more software from them. Even worse, they sneak in an entirely different program that pushes pop up ads. When I contacted customer support about this they claimed that it was to "keep customers up to date on new products."Buy from someone else, the quality hardware isn't worth the annoying and bloated software that they force on you.

So let me start by saying this is a Fantastic external Blu Ray Drive. Out of the Box you will discover, once connected to a Windows PC, it will not read UHD Blu Ray discs due to a firmware issue that doesn't allow most media or discs to be played due to copyright protection. I have a library of 4K blu rays and want to play them on my new Gaming PC. I went through several external drives until I happened upon this Verbatim drive which has an LG made drive. I went to a few forums and discovered a few threads that all agreed that this drive was the EASIEST to adjust its firmware to read the discs I'd paid for. Sure enough I did a very simple patch that allowed it to read all my 4K UHD discs. The included software isn't very helpful as it does nothing to address the Elephant in the room regarding the firmware issue. That all being said once you run a simple batch program to make the drive's firmware revert back to an earlier version then modified, it will then work no problem with all your media programs.

I write a lot of audio CDs for my studio business. Over the years, I've used Sony, Pioneer and Plextor external, USB CD/DVD burners that not only write audio CDs but also CD-Text (the text that pops up on your CD player in your car—er, wait I guess they don't put CD players in vehicles anymore, never mind.)Recently, my Sony drive bit the dust - it's the one I used in the studio. So, I thought I'd buy another Plextor Plextor 24X Hh DVDrw Ls (the USB drive I use in my office) as a replacement and, much to my surprise, discovered they are no longer available.So, I started a multi-day quest on Amazon for a substantial, external drive but simply couldn't find anything similar to my Plextor drive (which is built like a tank.)I finally came across a Verbatim drive that, in its description, had CD-Text capabilities. I then found a 2nd Verbatim drive model at half the price, but there was no mention that this 2nd unit could also write CD-Text. So, I wrote down the model #s and emailed Verbatim support an inquiry. Without going into the bewildering reply I received, trust me when I say Verbatim support sidestepped my question by providing an irrelevant response. I sent them a follow-up and never received a reply.So, I figured I'd take a gamble and order the cheaper Verbatim drive. If it wasn't able to write CD-Text, I'd send it back and order the more-expensive model. When the cheaper one arrived (this item being reviewed), the first thing I noticed was that it was FLIMSY . . . I was almost afraid to handle it, it seemed like the tray could easily be broken. If you imagine the CD/DVD drives that come with most new computers—that's how fragile this tray was.Nevertheless, this Verbatim drive was indeed able to write CD-Text and that was my main concern. So, I've kept it and have used it quite a bit; but each time, I use both hands to stabilize the unit as it weighs less than a pack of gum (well, not really but it seems like it's that light!) And it's a job to seat the CD on its spindle—you gotta use both hands and snap the CD down using your thumbs . . . and if you exert any pressure at all on the top of the unit, the tray won't close, 'cuz the frame is so flexible.A few days after I received this drive, I needed to listen to a test CD (music) and noticed a low "whine" that the drive made as it read the CD. I'd been used to the silent Plextor drive, so this was definitely annoying. But I could live with this minor irritation, as I have now moved my Plextor drive into the studio and will use that one if I really need to do some critical listening.So, that's all the bad stuff . . . I should post a few positives for this undernourished drive, so here goes:1) Inexpensive2) Writes CD-Text3) Doesn't need a power supply4) Reads & writes relatively fast (I think I saw 24X in ImgBurn)So, despite its frailties, I would recommend this drive for anyone who simply needs a utilitarian burner . . . just be gentle with the delicate thing!

Nothing special here other than the fact that they work on both my Windows and Linux machines without any issues. Pair them with some Verbatim DVD+R blanks and there are no failed burns. It also plays DVDs and CDs without any issues. Highly recommend.

Surprisingly the internal USB/SATA arbitration or native controller is not gimping/gating direct access to the drive/that controlling ASIC. That is to say that fw flashing is possible and UHD access is achievable.