Verbatim 43890 external slimline Blu-Ray RW drive

The Verbatim External Slimline Optical Disc Drive Blu-Ray RW (model 43890) is a compact, USB-powered Blu-ray writer designed for desktops, laptops, ultrabooks and other systems without a built-in optical drive. The slim, black slot-loading drive supports Blu-ray read/write media and is intended for archiving, playback of high-definition content and creating backups of important files. The package includes a USB cable and Nero Burn & Archive software (Windows only).

Advantages

This external slimline Blu-ray drive offers wide compatibility with notebooks and desktops while remaining highly portable thanks to its low 11 mm profile and compact footprint. USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface provides fast data transfer for large Blu-ray files, and the slot-loading mechanism simplifies disc handling. Bundled Nero Burn & Archive software adds features for burning, disc spanning and secure archiving of data.

Suitable for

• Creating long-term archives of photos, videos and documents
• Playing and writing high-definition Blu-ray media
• Users of ultrabooks, netbooks or laptops without an internal optical drive
• Portable backup and data transfer between computers

Key specifications

• Model: Verbatim External Slimline Blu-ray RW 43890
• Optical drive type: Blu-Ray RW
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (also listed as 3.1 Gen 1)
• Power: USB powered (no external adapter required)
• Mechanism: Slot loading
• Dimensions: 145 mm (W) x 133 mm (D) x 11 mm (H)
• Weight: 0.215 kg
• Colour: Black
• Included software: Nero Burn & Archive (Windows only)
• EAN: 4021499438903

How to use

Connect the drive to a compatible computer using the supplied USB cable; the drive is USB powered so no separate power adapter is needed. Insert a compatible Blu-ray, DVD or CD into the slot-loading tray to read or write media. Install the included Nero Burn & Archive software on a Windows PC to access burning, disc spanning and archiving tools; alternatively use the operating system's native disc utilities for basic read/write functions.

Recommendations

For reliable long-term archiving, store recorded Blu-ray discs in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and handle discs by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Use high-quality archival-grade Blu-ray media for important backups and verify written data after burning.