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LG Electronics GSA-E40L Black External Dual Layer DVD&#177RW Writer

LG Electronics GSA-E40L Black External Dual Layer DVD±RW Writer

(18x/8x/16x DVD+RW, 18x/6x/16x DVD-RW, 10x DVD±R DL, 48x/32x/48x CD-RW - MPN: GSAE40L)
Description: Currently there are 3 types of DVD formats - DVD+R, DVD-R and DVD-RAM. Most devices can read and write in 2 formats, but LG’s Super Multi drives read and write in all 3 DVD formats. Super Multi gives you the freedom to choose the media you .... Read More

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4.5 Star Review(6 Reviews)

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Date Reviewed:  03/06/2008
  • irenelin2001
  • from CA
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    Jan 2005

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Strengths: Very quiet burner, hard to know it is working even while burning. Quick burner support all the format, lightscribe! Ok looking! external drive can use for other computer.
Weaknesses: Quiet heavy, not easy to carry, only good for home or office use, not for portable concerns
Summary: This is a very good dvd burner, my 2nd one. I bought it again because my little son break out tray on drive. So I need to get other one and know that DVD drive is right one for me. That is why I chose this bulky but fast and quiet piece, very good one and relatively cheap, fits me excellently!

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Date Reviewed:  07/04/2008
  • chirschfield
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    Nov 2005

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Strengths: Easy to install. Runs quietly. Does what it says it will do.
Weaknesses: None yet.
Summary: I've had it for about 3 weeks. First thing I noticed was ease of installation; just plug it into power and a USB port and it goes. I first used to burn a DVD+, which my old burner could not handle, just to see if it would do it. No problem.

I've since used it for CDs and DVD- and it works with no problem. I have not yet tried it with Lightscribe media.

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Date Reviewed:  04/16/2008
  • seminoleben56
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    Apr 2008

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    Product Experience:
    6 Days
Strengths: This is perfect for portability. I am using this burner to duplicate dvd's of my daughters ball team with 14 players. It is quick, convenient and efficient. No coasters with my first 50 disc!!!
Weaknesses: I am not a big fan of Nero software. Although I have used the included software that is working fine, I prefer the Roxio software.
Summary: 2008-05-04 15:52:22 I was using a 4X DVD machine to make my copies of the teams dvd's. It was taking over 20 minutes to make a copy. Now it is just over 10 minutes. I am very pleased with this product. I also purchased the 4 year protection plan,

so I have big plans for this burner. Thanks LG!

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Date Reviewed:  07/03/2008
  • jason943
  • from NY
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    Dec 2004

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Strengths: Quiet, easy to install, dual layer
Weaknesses: no on/off button, flimsy tray
Summary: The bundled software is useful and easy to use. The lightscribe feature is cool and the dual layer capability will be useful when I burn large amounts of video. The black case with silver outlining is stylish!

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Date Reviewed:  07/01/2008
  • bigtrekfan
  • from IN
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    Mar 2004

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    Product Experience:
    1 Week
Strengths: Easy install, quality brand, software included
Weaknesses: Nothing yet
Summary: It installed easy - and came with all cords needed to hook it up - where some drives might not come with the USB cable, this one does.

The drive and software installed without any problems. It burns just fine so far, as I expected it to.

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Date Reviewed:  06/26/2008
  • lourig
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    Jun 2008

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    Product Experience:
    1 Day
Strengths: Reliable unit, looks nice, decent software included.
Weaknesses: None.
Summary: I have used several DVD writers over the years, and this is probably the best. I'm using it with my Dell laptop and the included Nero software package. So far, it hasn't produced any "coasters" - every DVD has been completed flawlessly. Also, it's pretty quiet. The Lightscribe software (included) burns a label on the DVD - nice touch! Highly recommended.

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