Eindhoven, The Netherlands - Lite-On announces the introduction of a new series external slim DVD-ROM drives: the eTDU108 .

The eTDU108 is an ideal solution for those who own a notebook that doesn't have an optical drive included, but who still want to playback content, access data or install software from CD or DVD discs.

Portability is the key for this new external DVD-ROM drive, which suits the mobile user. Power supply comes directly from the notebook through the enclosed USB cable, so there is no need to be close to a power socket to operate the drive. And with less than 300 grams, this lightweight device fits easily in any small (notebook) bag.

The drive reads DVD±R discs at 8X maximum, Double Layer and rewriteable DVD±R discs at 6X maximum and CD (-ROM, -R & -RW) at 24X.

"External DVD-ROM drives have slowly disappeared from the market when the DVD-writer market emerged," says Marketing Manager Jelmer Veldman, "but now that notebooks without optical drives on board are getting more popular, people are looking for an affordable solution to playback CDs and DVDs on those notebooks or install software from a disc. With this drive we offer that solution for a very attractive price", Veldman adds.

The eTDU108 will be available in two different colors: black and white. Additional colors might be introduced at a later stage. The eTDU108 comes with a convenient top-loader mechanism.

Availability of the eTDU108 is scheduled from July onwards for a suggested retail price of EUR 39.

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