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Item: I/O Magic 8x4x2 DVD±RW External USB Burner
Provided by: Geeks.com
Reviewed by: K. Elliott
Date: 2/27/06

The I/O Magic DVD Burner measures a compact 6" x 9.5" which makes it a ideal size for just about any location, whether it be located on top of your computer or just setting beside it. The case is aluminum and the entire unit has a very well built feel to it.  Located on the front of the unit you will find minimal controls which is good, since most people don't want a complicated piece of computer hardware.

At the rear of the unit you will find a 40mm fan that helps remove h warm air from the inside of the case.  Next is a USB connector which is used to connect to the USB cable provided with the drive. Then we have a DIN-Socket that connects to the power cord on the power supply on the unit.  Last but not least we have the On/Off switch.

Included with the I/O Magic DVD Burner is 1.5 amp AC to DC power converter that powers the DVD burner thereby eliminating the need for the unit to depend on the USB connection to power to the drive.

Also included with the drive is a high-quality braided USB cable that measures 44" long thereby giving you adequate length to place the Burner just about anywhere you want to on your desk.

The I/O Magic DVD Burner comes with a very nice bundle of software which will get you well on your way to enjoying your new addition to your computer.  Included with the burner are copies of:

Professional photo editing made easy. Instantly correct common photo problems and transform ordinary photos into personal masterpieces. Create stunning projects like calendars or holiday cards with point-and-click ease. Preserve a lifetime of precious memories on CD and share them in the comfort of your living room.

*note the newest version is version 7 but they share many of the same features


 
Offering the most powerful set of integrated digital media tools available, Roxio's Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 gives you the creative control to capture photos and video, create DVD movies or photo slide shows, organize your music library, and fix photos or save important documents on CD or DVD.

Play, rip, edit, manage, and burn your entire digital music collection with the integrated player, media manager, and sound editor. Capture and combine video and photos with a favorite music track, add transitions and animated DVD menus, and burn to DVD, VCD, or SVCD to play on your home DVD player. Edit, organize, and share your digital photos with convenient drag-and-drop files that let you easily transfer your digital memories to CD or DVD--disc formatting and burning happen automatically. Back up, share, or archive your important files to CD or DVD, or large projects to multiple discs. Easily access and retrieve files or projects back to the original or new location with the sleek, user-friendly interface. Make personalized CD labels, jewel case inserts, and DVD case covers, choosing from dozens of professional designs for all occasions.

Comprehensive, fully integrated, and easy to use, Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 Platinum gives you everything you need to manage your digital lifestyle.

PowerDVD is one of the best software DVD-players around. It features all the functions you'd expect to see in a DVD player. In addition to DVD playback (with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding), PowerDVD is capable of viewing VideoCDs and multi-channel Super VideoCDs which makes it an excellent tool for quick and easy testing of (Super)VideoCDs created following our guides.

Some of the features of PowerDVD include:
·DTS Digital Surround Decoder
·Dolby Digital Decoder
·Dolby Pro Logic II Decoder
·SRS TruSurround XT
·Virtual Speakers Setting
·Dolby Headphone Technology
·Enhanced Screen Capture
·Adjustable Color Cast Controls
·Bookmark with Import/Export Option
·Customizable Toolbar Navigator
·Video Always on Top Option
·Mouse Scroll Settings
·Compatible with All DVD/CD Media & Drives
·MP3, CD, VCD, SVCD Multi-channel Playback
·Windows XP & DirectX VA WHQL Certified
·Enhanced On Screen Display (OSD)
·Dual Subtitles & Closed Caption Decoder
·Digital Zoom
·Region Code Settings
·Dual Playback Modes for Widescreen Titles
·...and tons more!



 
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