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LG GP40NW40 External DVD-Writer
- DVD+R DL USB 2.0
- Tray
- CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
- White
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Internal
- No
- Product colour
- White
- Disc loading type
- Tray
- Certification
- CE, FCC-B
- Optical drive type
- DVD+R DL
- Interface
- USB 2.0
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Product details
LG GP40NW40. Product colour: White, Disc loading type: Tray, Certification: CE, FCC-B. Optical drive type: DVD+R DL, Interface: USB 2.0, Disc types supported: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW. DVD+R write speed: 10x, DVD-R write speed: 10x. CD-R read speed: 24x, CD-RW read speed: 24x, DVD-R read speed: 8x. Width: 146.2 mm, Depth: 156.8 mm, Height: 24.6 mm
Design
| Internal | No |
| Product colour | White |
| Disc loading type | Tray |
| Certification | CE, FCC-B |
Performance
| Optical drive type | DVD+R DL |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Disc types supported | CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW |
Writing speed
| DVD+R write speed | 10x |
| DVD-R write speed | 10x |
Reading speed
| CD-R read speed | 24x |
| CD-RW read speed | 24x |
| DVD-R read speed | 8x |
| DVD-RW read speed | 8x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed | 8x |
| DVD+RW read speed | 6x |
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 146.2 mm |
| Depth | 156.8 mm |
| Height | 24.6 mm |
| Weight | 256 g |
Other features
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 146.2 x 156.8 x 24.6 mm |
| USB required | Yes |
Description
The LG GP40NW40 is a compact and versatile external DVD writer designed for users who need to read and write optical media on devices lacking an internal optical drive. It connects to a computer via a USB 2.0 interface, providing a simple plug-and-play experience for both Windows and macOS operating systems. This external drive allows for the playback of DVDs and CDs, as well as the burning of data, music, and video onto blank discs. With impressive read and write speeds, the GP40NW40 offers efficient performance for its class. It can read DVDs at up to 8x speed and CDs at up to 24x speed. For writing, it supports DVD±R discs at up to 8x speed and CD-R discs at up to 24x speed. The drive also handles rewritable media, with speeds up to 6x for DVD+RW and 8x for DVD-RW. A notable feature is its support for M-DISC, a durable optical media designed for long-term data archiving, offering superior longevity compared to standard DVDs. The slim and lightweight design of the LG GP40NW40 makes it highly portable, easily fitting into a laptop bag or backpack. It draws power directly from the USB port, eliminating the need for an external power adapter, which further enhances its portability and convenience. This makes it an ideal companion for ultrabooks, netbooks, and other modern laptops that often omit built-in optical drives.
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